Ljubljana Tourist Guide EuroBasket 2013

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Index Mayor’s Welcome Address ............................................................................... 1 Ljubljana: Where all of Europe Meets ....................................... 2 Match Schedule: EuroBasket 2013 in Ljubljana ...... 4 Match Venues .............................................................................................................................. 6 Kongresni Trg: Fan Entertainment Zone ............................... 8 Breg: A Place for Good Food Lovers ....................................... 10 Events Held during EuroBasket 2013 ..................................... 11 Ljubljana Castle ................................................................................................................. 13 Getting Around during EuroBasket 2013 (Map) .14 Getting Around during EuroBasket 2013 ....................... 16 Tourist Information Centres . .................................................................... 18 Guided Tours of Ljubljana ............................................................................ 19 Excursions to Ljubljana’s Surrounding Areas ....... 20 Why Visit Ljubljana Again? ......................................................................... 22 Useful Information ........................................................................................................ 24 Published by: City Municipality of Ljubljana, Mestni trg 1, SI-1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia Photos: Stane Jeršič, Tomo Jeseničnik, Andrej Učakar, Dunja Wedam, Ljubljana Tourism archives Design and prepress: Prajs d.o.o.

Translation: Patricija Fajon Printed by: Rolgraf d.o.o.

Print run: 13.000 copies Ljubljana, August 2013

E M O C L WE JANA, THE HOST OF THE

TO LJUBL ASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 EUROPEAN B

Dear Visitors and Basketball Fans, We are delighted that you have chosen to watch the matches between the old continent’s best basketball teams in our beautiful city. Being a green, clean, safe and friendly capital dedicated to sustainability, Ljubljana is simply thrilling, and while exploring it, you will be able to assure yourself that it is no coincidence that it is among the finalists for Green Capital of Europe 2015.

Throughout the championship, the city centre will be hosting a diverse accompanying programme of events, which will reach its climax in celebrations on 22 September, when the champion will be decided. Apart from a detailed programme of events, this brochure offers you a wealth of useful information to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. It includes tips on the sights to visit, cultural and social events to attend, and a host of other things you need to know to be able to look back on Ljubljana and EuroBasket 2013 with the fondest of memories.

Ljubljana is a sports city where a sound mind in a healthy body is appreciated. We cheer loudly, but in a sportsmanlike manner, giving support to all competitors, so I feel confident that the excellent sports performances to be seen at the Tivoli Hall and Stožice Arena will be accompanied by an atmosphere of positive fan support.

I am convinced that you will love Ljubljana and that you will visit it again after you have seen for yourself that it is truly the most beautiful city in the world.

We welcome you with open arms and look forward to having you back in the future.

Zoran Janković Mayor of the City Municipality of Ljubljana

A N A J L B LJU ALL OF EUROPE MEETS WHERE

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jubljana is a meeting point of cultures, nations, religions and architectural styles, and a place which brings together people from around Europe.

Lying halfway between Vienna and Venice, between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, it has a relaxed Mediterranean feel and a baroque, Central European soul. Given its central position in the country, it is a perfect base for exploring the beauty and diversity of Slovenia.

Ljubljana is a compact modern city full of charm and historical interest. Both locals and visitors see it as a place made to the measure of man: being the Slovenian capital, it provides big city amenities, but due to its small size, it is easily navigable and has a relaxed small-town atmosphere.

The city owes much of its character to the famous architect Jože Plečnik, its native son, and its river, the Ljubljanica, which winds through the historical city centre and is spanned by numerous picturesque bridges. Visitors are impressed by the high quality of living in Ljubljana and delighted by the city’s cultural and tourism offerings. Despite growing numbers of tourists, Ljubljana remains to be a safe green city friendly to visitors.

Ljubljana boasts a huge outdoor memorial, a 34-kilometre walking route known as The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship (The Green Ring), which runs along the course of the barbed-wire fence which surrounded Ljubljana during World War II and is unique in the world. The effects of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle are increasingly noticeable and the number of those participating in major sports and recreation events is larger every year.

Ljubljana essentials Altitude: 298m Population: 283,000 Area: 272.39 sq km Climate: continental, with temperatures averaging

1.5 °C in January and 21.1 °C in July Time zone: GMT + 1 hour Country code: +386 Area code: (0)1

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Here are some tips on how to get familiar with the city and enjoy what it has to offer.

• Climb to the top of Ljubljana Castle’s outlook tower and enjoy superb views of the city and beyond.

• Take a walk along the Ljubljanica and explore the riverside bars and restaurants or take a boat ride.

• Feel the pulse of the historical city centre while exploring its streets.

• Take a stroll along the Tivoli Park’s Jakopič Promenade and view an open-air photographic exhibition.

• Visit the picturesque Central Market for a snack or to get a souvenir.

• Treat yourself to a top-class cultural experience. See a classical music concert, a dance or theatre performance or an opera. Check out the numerous festival offerings.

• Get to know the city’s rich history. Visit its attractive modern museums and galleries.

• Explore Ljubljana’s vibrant coffee bar and club scene.

E L U D E H C S ANA J MATCH L B U J L N I 3 1 et 20 EuroBask

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uroBasket 2013, the largest sporting event in the history of Slovenia, will attract thousands of basketball fans and their companions. The championship title will be competed for by 24 European teams, including the Slovenian national team. Basketball being the most popular sport in the country, the whole Ljubljana will revolve around the championship.

EuroBasket 2013 will be the first large international basketball championship to be held in Slovenia since the world championship of 1970, when Slovenia was still part of Yugoslavia and Ljubljana’s Tivoli Hall hosted the match in which the Yugoslav team with the Slovenian player Ivo Daneu as captain won the world championship title for the first time.

Group A (Ljubljana)

Ukraine

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Great Britain

Lithuania

France

Macedonia

Germany

Montenegro

Israel

Serbia

Belgium

Latvia

Group C (Celje)

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Group B (Jesenice)

Group D (Koper)

Poland

Finland

Slovenia

Greece

Spain

Russia

Croatia

Italy

Czech Republic

Sweden

Georgia

Turkey

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HALL TIVOLIMAT CHES GROUP A

Wed 4 Sep

14:30

Israel

17:45 21:00

NA E ARE STOŽIC CHES AT M IRD ROUND

SECOND & TH

Wed 11 Sep

Wed 18 Sep

GB

A2

14:30

B3 : A1

E1

Belgium

Ukraine

A1

17:45

B2 : A2

E2

France

Germany

A3

21:00

A3 : B1

E3

Thu 5 Sep

14:30

Ukraine

17:45

Germany

21:00

GB

Thu 12 Sep

Israel

A4

14:30

D3 : C1

F1

Belgium

A5

17:45

C3 : D1

F3

France

A6

21:00

D2 : C2

F2

Fri 6 Sep

Fri 13 Sep

14:30

Germany

Ukraine

A7

14:30

A1 : B2

E4

17:45

Belgium

GB

A9

17:45

B3 : A3

E5

21:00

France

Israel

A8

21:00

A2 : B1

E6

Sun 8 Sep

14:30

GB

17:45

Ukraine

21:00

Israel

Sat 14 Sep

Germany

A11

14:30

C1 : D2

F4

France

A10

17:45

D3 : C3

F5

Belgium

A12

21:00

C2 : D1

F6

Mon 9 Sep

14:30

GB

17:45 21:00

Sun 15 Sep

Quarter finals 17:30 E1 : F4

79

21:00

82

F2 : E3 Thu 19 Sep

5th-8th place match 83 14:30 L 79 : L 82 Quarter-finals 81 17:45 F1 : E4 21:00

E2 : F3

80

Fri 20 Sep

5th-8th place match 84 14:30 L 80 : L 81 Semi-finals 86 17:45 W 80 : W 81 21:00

W 79 : W 82

85

Sat 21 Sep U18 12:00 All-Stars Game 5th & 7th place matches 87 17:30 L 83 : L 84

Ukraine

A13

14:30

B1 : A1

E7

Germany

Israel

A15

17:45

A2 : B3

E8

Belgium

France

A14

21:00

B2 : A3

E9

3rd place match & final 89 17:30 L 85 : L 86 21:00

Mon 16 Sep Legend: L - loser; W - winner

www.eurobasket2013.org

14:30

D1 : C1

F7

17:45

D2 : C3

F9

21:00

C2 : D3

F8

21:00

W 83 : W 84

88

Sun 22 Sep

W 85 : W 86

90

L L A H I L O V TI ATCHES GROUP A M

Celovška cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana, www.sport-ljubljana.si/park-tivoli Opened: March 1965 Area: 4,500 sq m No. of seats: 5,600 (large hall), 3,700 (small hall) Location: The hall stands on the edge of Tivoli, Ljubljana’s largest park, 1.5 kilometres (a good 15-minute walk) from the city centre. It is served by the LPP city buses nos. 1, 3, 3B, 5, 7, 7L, 8, and 25. Car and bus parking is available.

Bicycles can be hired from a BicikeLJ docking station next to the hall (see p. 17).

Purpose: This multi-purpose ice rink hall is intended mainly for skating sports, but it also hosts other sporting as well as cultural and entertainment events.

Apart from top athletes, it has hosted international music stars such as Louis Armstrong, Frank Zappa, Queen, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Dire Straits, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, and R.E.M. Mobility-impaired access to the building, terraces, toilets, changing rooms, and showers is available.

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1966 Ice Hockey World Championships Group A 1970 World Figure Skating Championships 1970 World Basketball Championship 1970 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships 1974 World Ice Hockey Championships Group B 1982 World Weightlifting Championships 1984 World Bowling Championships 1991 World Ice Hockey Championships Group B 1993 World Ice Hockey Championships Group C 1998 World Ice Hockey Championships Group B 2004 European Handball Championship

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Vojkova cesta 100, 1000 Ljubljana, www.sport-ljubljana.si/center-stozice Opened: August 2010 Area: 14,164 sq m No. of seats: 12,500

2012 European U20 Basketball Championships 2010–2013 Euroleague (Olimpija Ljubljana Basketball Club)

Location: The arena is located 4 kilometres (a good 45-minute walk) from the city centre. It is served by the LPP buses nos. 13 and 20. Covered car and bus parking is available. Bicycles can be hired from a BicikeLJ docking station next to the arena (see p. 17).

Purpose: This multi-purpose arena is mainly intended for ball sports, but it also hosts other sporting as well as cultural and entertainment events, conferences, etc. It has hosted concerts by José Carreras, Elton John, Leonard Cohen, David Guetta, Joe Cocker, and Sting.

The stadium next to the arena hosts football events, music concerts, and various cultural and entertainment events. It has an area of 24,614 square metres, its terraces providing seating for 16,000 spectators. In 2010, it was named by UEFA experts as the most beautiful small stadium.

Mobility-impaired access to the building, terraces, toilets, changing rooms, and showers is available.

The Euroleague

G R T I N S E R KONGERTAINMENT ZONE FAN ENT

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eptember will see the centrally located Kongresni trg square turned into a popular spot for basketball fans.

Throughout the championship, from 4 to 22 September, Kongresni trg will be hosting a vibrant fan entertainment zone, where those without tickets will be able to follow the championship action on a large screen. A stage set up in the square will host an extensive programme of music and entertainment and a lot of activity will also take place off-stage: a pleasant atmosphere will be created by the Kazina all-girl dance troupe; visitors will be entertained by performances from the Gledališče Ane Monro street theatre, the Pustotnik accordion ensemble, and many others; every now and then, a spectacular laser light projection will be beamed onto the façade of the Slovenian Philharmonic building.

Kongresni trg will also host ‘live basketball’; the ball will be slam-dunked by the members of the acrobatic basketball team Dunking Devils. The programme of events will be particularly extensive on non-match days. It will include offerings from the embassies of the countries taking part in the championship.

From morning until late at night, a wide choice of drinks and snacks will be available from seven catering kiosks.

Fans

The square’s vibrant atmosphere will spill over into the neighbouring Zvezda Park, decorated to the theme of basketball by Ljubljana’s primary school pupils. From this perfect place for sitting around in the shade of trees, it will spread throughout the city so that not only basketball fans, but also other visitors and locals will be kept in a mood of excited expectation.

Kongresni trg tourist information point Daily from 13:00 to 20:00, the Kongresni trg square will be the site of a tourist information point and ticket outlet set up in front of an opentopped double-decker, where basketball fans and other visitors to the fan entertainment zone will be able to obtain information related to Ljubljana and the EuroBasket championship, as weel as purchase tickets to city tours, boat rides along the Ljubljanica river, open-top double-decker sightseeing tours and more.

Laser light projection

Dunking Devils

BREGOR GOOD FOOD LOVERS A PLACE F

EuroBasket 2013 culinary route Not far away from the Kongresni trg square, right next to the river Ljubljanica, is the Breg embankment, a riverside promenade turned into a culinary route specially for those visiting Ljubljana during EuroBasket 2013. Daily from 14 September, its food and drink stalls will be offering traditional Slovenian food, products with protected designation of origin, and Slovenian wines for tasting and purchase. Accompanying events will include dance shows, street theatre performances, a Saturday art market, a Sunday antique flea market, and occasional art interventions. Offerings will include those provided by the embassies of the countries taking part in the championship. Beyond doubt, Breg will be a perfect place to go when you feel like taking a break from the championship.

House of Sports on the Breg promenade Before the beginning of EuroBasket 2013, a sports information centre called the House of Sports opened its doors at no. 2 Breg. The centre, covering everything sports-related in Ljubljana, offers promotional materials, tickets to one-off sporting events, annual tickets to events organized by Ljubljana’s sports clubs, a sports and recreation area reservation system, and a calendar of upcoming sporting events. It brings together everyone involved in sports in Ljubljana on whatever level, from athletes and recreation enthusiasts to sponsors, sports fans, and tourists.

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The Wheel – 5,200 Years

Until Apr 2014, City Museum of Ljubljana, www.kolo5200.si, www.mgml.si The invention of the wheel lies at the base of human civilization and culture. Thousands of years of invention yielded nothing that could replace it and it continues to stimulate development and creativity. The world’s oldest wooden wheel with an axel, discovered at the Ljubljana Moors, is on view in a City Museum exhibition which draws together, in an original way, prehistoric heritage, technological and scientific development, and culture and art. An exhibition tour guided in English will be available on 5 September at 11:00.

EuroBasket 2013 ticket holders receive a 30% discount on admission to the exhibition.

Those taking a stroll down the Krakovski nasip embankment after 9 September will be able to view the City Museum's open-air photographic exhibition dedicated to the world’s oldest wheel.

30th International Biennial of Graphic Arts: Interruption

14 Sep – 24 Nov, International Centre of Graphic Arts, other venues, www.mglc-lj.si 30 biennials of graphic arts; 58 years of being at the centre of graphic art; 6,000 participating artists from 103 countries; a transnational meeting point; fresh approaches to tradition; an inspiring commentary on the state of the world; a challenge to think and act. 10 venues ready to welcome you. Curator: Deborah Cullen.

7 Aug – 30 Nov, Jakopič Promenade (Tivoli park’s outdoor gallery) Exploring the city’s architectural heritage, Charles Juhász-Alvarado will create an installation using 120 billboards.

Da Vinci – The Genius The largest exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci to tour the world.

More than 200 fascinating and educational interactive exhibits.

until 30 Sep

Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre www.davinci.si

until 30 Sep

National Museum of Contemporary History www.muzej-nz.si

U3: Triennial of Contemporary Art in Slovenia A cross section of visual arts in Slovenia.

until 29 Sep

Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM) www.mg-lj.si

Ex Ponto 20th international performing arts festival.

1–8 Sep

B-51 Cultural Society www.exponto.net

Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre

Basketball 1970: ‘You get the moon, we get the gold’ A selection of photographs of former Yugoslav basketball players in action, film footage, and audio and video documentation.

National Museum of Contemporary History

Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM) Various venues

R. Wagner: The Rhine Gold, opera Performed by Saint Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra under the 2 Sep 18:00 baton of Valery Gergiev. Part of the 61st Ljubljana Festival.

Festival Ljubljana www.ljubljanafestival.si

R. Wagner: The Valkyrie, opera Performed by Saint Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra under the 3 Sep 18:00 baton of Valery Gergiev. Part of the 61st Ljubljana Festival.

Festival Ljubljana www.ljubljanafestival.si

Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

‘You get the moon, we get the gold’ An exhibition presenting, with a few vivid strokes, the Yugoslav national basketball team’s path from the first performances at large competitions 3–22 Sep to the gold medal at the 1970 world championship in Ljubljana and beyond.

Town Hall (glass and right hand side atriums)

Open Kitchen food market A food market offering dishes prepared by modern restaurants, traditional ‘gostilnas’, tourist farms, and independent chefs.

Departments of Culture and sports of the Municipality of Ljubljana Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana (MGML) www.ljubljana.si

Fridays 8:00–19:00

www.odprtakuhna.si

6–8 Sep

www.ljubljanica.net

National Costumes and Clothing Heritage Days One of Slovenia’s largest ethnology-related events.

6–8 Sep

Kamnik Tourism www.kamnik-tourism.si

The Brothers Karamazov after F. M. Dostoyevsky, ballet Performed by Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg. Choreographer and director: Boris Eifman. The final event of the 61st Ljubljana Festival.

9–10 Sep 20:00

Festival Ljubljana www.ljubljanafestival.si

Autumn Serenades Free concerts of classical music performed by young musicians.

9–12 Sep 20:00

Ljubljana Musical Youth www.gml-drustvo.si

Slovenian Dances by the Ljubljanica Performance by the France Marolt Academic Folklore Group.

12 Sep 18:00

www.visitljubljana.com www.marolt.si

16–22 Sep

www.ljubljana.si

21 Sep 9:00–19:00

www.artish.si

22 Sep 10:00–15:00

www.visitljubljana.com

Central Market

Ljubljanica Sports Weekend Ljubljanica Triathlon, Water Man Runs, Runner vs. Cyclist Competition, Recreational and Family Run (5km), Ljubljanica Night Runs (10km, 21km), Ljubljanica Cycling Marathon.

Prešernov trg square, Ljubljana city centre

Historical city centre of the town of Kamnik

Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

Trubar Antiquariat's atrium (Town Hall in case of rain) Dvorni trg square

European Mobility Week 22 September – World Car Free Day ARTish A festival of creativity including a selling exhibition of arts and crafts.

Gornji trg square

Medieval Market A medieval-themed living history event.

Gornji trg square

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A N A J L B U LJ CASTLE

Open: 9:00–23:00, www.ljubljanskigrad.si, FB: Ljubljana Castle, twitter: @Ljubljanskigrad Funicular

The funicular connecting the historical city centre with Ljubljana Castle offers beautiful views of the city. Its bottom station is located in the Krekov trg square, across the way from the Central Market. It runs every 10 minutes from 9:00 to 23:00.

Information: 01 306 42 00 Admission charge Outlook Tower

Opening hours: 9:00–21:00 Information: 01 232 99 94 Admission charge Castle tours

Regular castle tours, departing from the castle’s Info Centre and ending on top of the Outlook Tower with a glass of sparkling wine, are available

at 10:30, 12:00, 15:00, and 18:00 daily in September and by appointment during the rest of the year.

Information: info-center@ ljubljanskigrad.si, 01 306 42 93, 051 381 690 Admission charge Virtual Castle

A 12-minute virtual tour of the history and architectural development of Ljubljana Castle and its site from prehistory to the present day.

Viewing hours: 9:00–21:00 Information: virtualni-grad@ ljubljanskigrad.si, 01 232 99 94 Admission charge

the present day.

Viewing hours: 9:00–21:00 Admission charge The Prison

An interactive exhibition on the life the inmates of a prison housed in Ljubljana Castle around the turn of the 20th century, set in fully restored prison cells.

Viewing hours: 9:00–21:00 Free admission The Wheel, 5,200 Years

A fascinating light installation of spinning circles, on view at the Casemate until 15 September.

Viewing hours: 9:00–21:00

Slovenian History

Castle Pipers’ fanfare

A modern interactive exhibition covering the period from prehistory to

Outlook Tower, Saturdays at 11:30 if the weather is fine.

A special ‘EuroBasket Ticket’ including a return funicular ride and admission to the Outlook Tower will be available throughout the championship. Price: €6. Information: Info Centre, 01 306 42 93.

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rking facilities near

match venues

Circular bus route connecting the Tivoli Hall with the Stožice area (11–22 Sep)

Circular bus route serving the Tivoli Hall on match days (4–9 Sep) Parmova (charged parking)

Tivoli Hall

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Tivoli II rezervacija EB

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Parmova (charged parking)

Tivoli I

rezervacija EB

City centre

Hipodrom Hipodrom avtodom Dunajski kristali (charged parking) WTC (charged parking)

Extra bus services in operation after the matches held at the Stožice Arena: 1 to Vižmarje, 3 to Rudnik, 6 to Dolgi most, 11 to Zalog

Stožice Arena ŠRC Stožice rezervacija EB

Nove Žale

Fakulteta za družbene vede (charged parking) Ekonomska fakulteta (charged parking)

Nove Žale avtodom

Žale I

Krajnčeva

Žale III avtodom

Žale IV Žale II

Modri kvadrat (charged parking)

Gospodarsko razstavišče

Slovenske železnice

(charged parking)

Circular bus route connecting parking facilities in the Stožice area on the days when matches are held at the Stožice Arena (11–22 Sep)

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special traffic arrangement will be in place during the championship. On Vojkova cesta, one-way northbound traffic only will be allowed daily from 12:00 to 24:00. There will be a taxi stand on the south frontage road. Two special lanes for city buses and EuroBasket vehicles will be introduced on Dunajska cesta (between Samova cesta and Bavarski dvor) and on Celovška cesta (between Drenikova cesta and Tivolska cesta).

City bus travel

The two EuroBasket venues will be connected by special free bus services operated by the Ljubljana bus company, LPP. From 4 to 9 September, when matches will be held in the Tivoli Hall, a special circular bus service will be connecting the parking facilities in the Stožice area with Tivoli Park.

From 11 to 22 September, when matches will be held at the Stožice Arena, a special bus service will be connecting the Tivoli Hall with the Stožice Arena, and another one the Stožice Arena with the parking facilities in its area.

All special services will start running two hours before the first match and will continue to run until one hour after the end of the last match of the day.

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Special service buses will bear the EuroBasket 2013 logo. As 20 other buses, running on regular LPP routes, will bear the same logo, make sure to always check the service name.

Regular bus services will be available from 5:00 to 22:30.

Extra buses will be running on the following regular routes after the end of the last match of the day:  1 to Vižmarje  3 to Rudnik  6 to Dolgi most  11 to Zalog The following night services will be available throughout the night:  N1 (Bavarski dvor – Vižmarje)  2 (Zelena jama – Nove Jarše)  N3 (Bavarski dvor – Rudnik)  N5 (Podutik – Bavarski dvor – Štepanjsko naselje)

 6 (Črnuče – Dolgi most)  11 (Bežigrad – Zalog) To view the LPP bus route map and timetables, please visit www.lpp.si.

To check bus arrival times and get directions, please use Google Transit. People with special needs can get bus transport information by calling the 24-hour number 051 44 99 92 or 01 58 22 425.

You can travel for free on any service within three hours before and after a EuroBasket match if you show your ticket to that match to the bus driver on entering the bus.

On match dates, your EuroBasket ticket also entitles you to free travel on suburban LPP buses to the municipalities of Škofljica, Brezovica, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec, Medvode, and Dol pri Ljubljani.

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Urbana city card

You need an Urbana city card to be able to pay the bus fare. The card can be purchased and topped-up using cash or credit card at the LPP Passenger Centre (Slovenska cesta 56, Bavarski dvor, 01 430 51 74, 01 430 51 75), large Mercator and Spar shopping centres, large Petrol petrol stations, and Urbanomat ticket machines, mostly located at bus stops. Using cash, the card can also be topped-up at newspaper kiosks, tobacconists, Tourist Information Centres, and the Ljubljana Bus Station. A single journey fare is €1.20. It covers an up to 90-minute journey regardless of the number of buses needed to be changed to reach the destination.

Parking

Match goers will be able to park for free in the Stožice area, where 3,706 parking spaces will be available free of charge within two hours before and one hour after matches in the Stožice Parking Garage and the car parks managed by the JP LPT d.o.o. public company.

The Stožice Parking Garage will be offering free parking in 766 spaces on its lower level, Entrance 1 (N 46°04’45.6’’, E 014°31’22.9’’) or Entrance 5 (N 46°04’52.0’’, E 014°31’28.8’’).

When all the spaces are taken, drivers will be directed to the nearby JP LPT car parks listed below, which will also provide free parking for match goers.

 Kranjčeva – POP TV, 118, (N 46°04’12.9’’, E 014°31’18.2’’)  Žale I Cerkev, 125, (N 46°04’29.3’’, E 014°31’52.3’’)  Žale II Rondo, 80 , (N 46°04’01.9’’, E 014°31’45.6’’)  Žale III Soča, 77, (N 46°04’03.9’’, E 014°31’33.5’’)  Žale IV Koželjeva, 360, (N 46°04’09.7’’, E 014°31’37.1’’)  Nove Žale, 300, (N 46°04’29.3’’, E 014°31’52.3’’)  Hipodrom Stožice, 1,400, temporary parking arrangement, (N 46°05’12.6’’, E 014°31’18.8’’) Charged parking in Stožice will be available in 2,171 parking spaces in the privately-owned facilities listed below. Parking will be charged at regular tariff rates.  Ekonomska fakulteta, 350, (N 46°04’28’’, E 014°31’06.6’’)  FDV, 436, (N 46° 04’29.1’’, E 014°30’49.7’’)  Modri kvadrat, 396, (N 46°03’53.5’’, E 014°31’35.5’’)  WTC, 750, (N 46°04’58.3’’, E 014°30’54.5’’)  Dunajski kristali, 239, (N 46°05’01.9’’, E 014°31’01.6’’) In the Tivoli car park, consisting of two parking areas at the foot of the slope leading to the Tivoli Hall, only a limited number of spaces in the southern part of the car park will be available to match goers. The entire parking area on the north side will be reserved for EuroBasket vehicles.

Free motorhome parking will be provided by the following facilities:  Ježica, motorhome facilities, (N 46°05’54.7’’, E 014°30’53.0’’)  Žale III, parking only, (N 46°04’03.9’’, E 014°31’33.5’’)  Hipodrom Stožice, parking only, (N 46°05’12.6’’, E 014°31’18.8’’)  Avtosejem, parking only, (N 46°01’38.0’’, E 014°28’26.0’’)  Stanežiče, motorhome facilities, (N46°06’15.80’’, E 014°26’58.83’’)  Tbilisijska, motorhome facilities, (N 46°02’03.37’’, E 014°28’38.85’’) Charged motorhome parking will be available in the centrally located NUK II car park (N 46°02’48.6’’, E 014°30’08.6’’).

Bicycle hire

From April to the end of September, you can hire a Ljubljana Bike at an affordable price from the Slovenian Tourist Information Centre.

Information: STIC, Krekov trg 10, 01 306 45 75.

To ride for free, complete online registration with the BicikeLJ selfservice bicycle hire network, which consists of 30 docking stations in the greater Ljubljana city centre area. Hire is free as long as you return a hired bicycle to any docking station within an hour. Information: 080 23 34, www.bicikelj.si.

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Tourist Information Centre (TIC)

Slovenian Tourist Information Centre (STIC)

Stritarjeva ulica, 1000 Ljubljana, 01 306 12 15 www.visitljubljana.com 1 Jun – 30 Sep: 8:00–21:00

Krekov trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, 01 306 45 75 www.visitljubljana.com 1 Jun – 30 Sep: 8:00–21:00

At the two Tourist Information Centres, you can get, apart from tourist information, free tourist publications (brochures, maps, event calendar), tickets to regularly scheduled and specially arranged city tours, the Ljubljana Tourist Card, the Urbana city card (needed for paying city bus fares), and tickets to cultural, entertainment, sporting and other events. You can also book accommodation and excursions to places in Slovenia, get a souvenir and, at STIC only, use the internet or hire a bicycle.

Kongresni trg tourist information point Daily from 13:00 to 20:00, a tourist information point and tour ticket outlet set up in front of an open-topped double-decker parked in the Kongresni trg square will be offering basketball fans and other visitors to the city’s fan entertainment zone information related to Ljubljana and the EuroBasket championship, tickets to walking and open-top double-decker city tours, boat rides along the river Ljubljanica, and much more.

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jubljana is full of attractions, picturesque areas, charming nooks and crannies, and interesting stories and legends.

Join an experienced guide and get the best out of it. All regularly scheduled city tours are available in English. Tours in many other languages can be arranged by appointment.

Guided city walk and funicular ride

Experiencing the Roman Emona

This two-hour sightseeing walk including a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle is available daily at 10:00.

Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old. Departure point: Town Hall.

Explore the traces of the Roman city of Emona in the present-day Ljubljana. Take a journey 2,000 years back in time and get acquainted with the daily life of Emonans.

Saturdays at 12:00. Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old. Departure point: TIC (Stritarjeva ulica street).

Guided city walk and boat ride

After a one-and-a-half-hour guided walk through the historical city centre, take a half-hour tourist boat ride to see Ljubljana from a different angle. Daily at 14:00. Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old.

Departure point: Town Hall.

Guided city walk and road train ride

Take a tour of the historical city centre and let a tourist road train take you to Ljubljana Castle, which offers some of the best views of the city. Daily at 17:00. Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old. Departure point: Town Hall.

Guided city walk

Tourist boat ride

Emona by Torchlight

Put on a Roman toga, get to know the culture of clothing in ancient Rome, and travel back in time to spend a couple of hours in the days of Emona. Thursdays at 20:00. Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old. Departure point: TIC (Stritarjeva ulica street).

Open-top double-decker tour

Let an open-top double-decker take you on a two-and-a-half-hour sightseeing tour of Ljubljana. Daily at 10:00 (4–22 Sep). Price: €18 adults, €10 children under 12 years old, €40 for families of two adults and up to two children.

Departure point: Kongresni trg square, the end of the Vegova ulica street.

Tourist road train

Experiencing Emona by torchlight

Open-topped double-decker

From 1 to 30 September, Tourist Information Centres will be selling tickets to one-hour tourist boat rides, allowing you to choose between five different boats. Price: €8. Departure points: Butchers’ Bridge, Ribji trg, Breg, Dvorni trg, Gallusovo nabrežje.

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xplore the diversity of Ljubljana’s surrounding areas, enjoy some recreation, and experience the countryside at its most authentic.

A cycling and culinary experience in the heart of Slovenia

Cycling through Ljubljana’s unspoilt hinterland combined with an authentic experience of dishes prepared with local ingredients grown using environmentally friendly methods. Sat & Sun 8:30–18:00.

Price: €56 (transfer, guidance, breakfast, lunch, three tasting sessions, cycling equipment hire).

Cycling to the source of the Kamniška Bistrica

A cycle ride from Dolsko to the source of the river Kamniška Bistrica and a visit to Plečnik’s Hunting Lodge and the Predoselj gorge. Wed & Fri 8:30–17:00. Price: €45 (transfer, guidance, lunch, cycling equipment hire).

Tea party at Count Blagay’s

An excursion to Polhov Gradec, a picturesque village in the Polhov Gradec Hills made famous in the 19th century by Count Ursini-Blagay.

Fri 14:00–18:30. Price: €57 (transfer, guidance, tea party,

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admission to the Museum of Post and Telecommunications).

Hiking through the land of Jurij Vega

A hiking tour of a scenic area where the world renowned mathematician Jurij Vega (1754–1802) was born and raised.

Fri & Sun 8:30–15:00. Price: €36 (transfer, guidance, lunch).

Ljubljana Moors Nature Park

An opportunity to thoroughly explore the park’s unique natural and historical environment.

Tue & Thu 9:00–15.00. Price: €36 (transfer, guidance, lunch, cycling equipment hire).

Views from Šmarna gora

A morning hike to the top of Šmarna gora (667 m.a.s.l.), one of Central Slovenia’s best lookout points.

Sat 6:00–10:00. Price: €34 (transfer, guidance, snack).

Ljubljana Moors

An excursion to a marshy area on the edge of Ljubljana remarkable for its flora and fauna. Sun 8:00–12:00. Price: €62 (transfer, guidance, horse and

carriage ride, Kosec Park tour, drink).

Mayor’s Cave – a pearl of karst

A trip to the magical world of one of Slovenia’s most beautiful among the lesser known, non-touristy karst caves. Sun 14:00–18:00. Price: €57 (transfer, guidance, admission to the cave, snack).

Velika planina – shepherds’ world

A visit the Velika Planina high mountain plateau, a piece of the world where time stops and life is lived in tune with the rhythm of nature.

Mon 8:00–13:30. Price: €64 (transfer, guidance, aerial cable car ride, admission to Budnar Homestead farm museum, shepherds’ midmorning meal).

Experiencing Central Slovenia on horseback

One and a half hour of expert guided horse riding along country lanes and through open country. Sun & Mon 10:00–13:00. Price: €56 (transfer, guidance, horse riding).

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Rowing down a calm moorland river

A relaxing rowing trip down the river Ljubljanica from the village of Podpeč to the centre of Ljubljana, across the entire width of the Ljubljana Moors Nature Park. Great fun for both experienced rowers and those who have never rowed a boat before.

Tue & Fri 10:00–16:00. Price: €99 (transfer, guidance, rowing equipment hire).

Treetop adventure

An excursion to the Geoss Adventure Park, located close to the geometric centre of Slovenia (GEOSS), where you can climb five treetop routes of different degrees of difficulty with 72 climbing obstacles set up at heights ranging from one to 11 metres.

Mon & Sat 10:00–15:00. Price €83 (transfer, guidance, three-hour ticket to the adventure park).

Helicopter flight and archery session (min. 18 people)

An unforgettable panoramic flight over the scenic landscape south of the city and an opportunity to spend some nice bonding time trying your hand at archery and enjoying an outdoor meal.

Wed 10:00–16:00. Price: €121 (transfer, guidance, 15-minute helicopter flight, archery equipment hire, mid-morning meal).

Trekking through the gorge of a torrential river

A trip to the stunningly beautiful Iški Vintgar, one of Slovenia’s wildest and most unspoilt river gorges, where you can go on an exciting trek across land and water and enjoy a well-deserved lunch at the end.

Thu & Sun 10:00–14:00 (3 hours of walking). Price: €72 (transfer, guidance, lunch, trek through the gorge).

To book, visit a Tourist Information Centre or the website at www.visitljubljana.com.

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e are convinced that you will like Ljubljana so much that you will want to visit it again. As an aid in planning your next visit, use the MyVisit planning tool at www. visitljubljana.com. Browse the website, find attractions, events and activities

of interest to you, and add them to your MyVisit itinerary, which you can access from any mobile device or import into the Visit Ljubljana and More mobile application.

Ljubljana is a city of culture boasting one of the world’s oldest

philharmonics and Europe’s longest running jazz festival. Each year, it hosts over 14,000 cultural events, from prestigious musical, theatre, and art events to those pertaining to alternative and avant-garde culture.

Musical life in Ljubljana reflects the city’s characteristic blend of rich tradition and youthful vibrancy.

The distinguished ensemble of the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana, whose history of success goes back over 110 years, performs an extensive repertoire of classical and contemporary works.

Ljubljana is also one of the more important centres of theatrical art in this part of Europe, particularly its progressive, innovative, and thoughtprovoking strands. Even the language barriers are often broken down by the interesting approaches used by the city’s artists. Apart from that, Ljubljana also hosts numerous massparticipation sporting events.

2014 will mark the 2000th anniversary of Emona It was in 14 AD or perhaps a year later that the construction of the Roman colony of Emona on the site of the present-day Ljubljana was completed with the help of a large donation from the Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius. 2,000 years later, in 2014, Ljubljana will mark the anniversary of the foundation of Emona with a vibrant programme of events, from exhibitions and theatre performances to living history and other events allowing you to experience the Roman Ljubljana first-hand, among other things through pampering your palate with authentic Roman cuisine served by some of Ljubljana’s restaurants.

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Ljubljana is particularly bright and vibrant in December, when its festively decorated historical city centre hosts a diverse programme of events for audiences of all ages and tastes. The festive atmosphere reaches its climax with outdoor New Year’s Eve celebrations. www.visitljubljana.com Major annual events

March along the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship & Threesomes Run (May) A recreational event including a walk along a 34-kilometre circular route around Ljubljana and a threesomes run along different routes. www.pohod.si June in Ljubljana (Jun) A varied programme of free events held in the Kongresni trg square: children’s events in the morning, dance and music shows in the afternoon, and music and theatre performances in the evening. www.visitljubljana.com Franja Marathon (Jun) An internationally recognized competition listed in the calendar of events of the International Cycling Union (UCI), accompanied by a varied programme of entertainment. www.franja.org Ljubljana Jazz Festival (Jul) Europe’s longest running jazz festival, featuring some of the world’s biggest names in jazz and attracting music lovers from home and abroad. www.ljubljanajazz.si Ana Desetnica street theatre festival (Jul) An international festival showcasing

contemporary trends in street theatre creativity. Various venues host street artistes, musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world. www.anadesetnica.org Ljubljana Festival (Jun–Sep) The pinnacle of what the Slovenian capital has to offer in terms of culture and art. Due to its long history, dating back to 1953, and tradition of presenting premier artistic events, it contributes significantly to the cultural life of Ljubljana. www.ljubljanafestival.si International Biennial of Graphic Arts (Sep-Nov) One of the world’s most acclaimed graphic art events, held every odd year since 1955. Over its long history, it has received overwhelming response from artists, experts, and the public. www.mglc-lj.si Ljubljana Marathon (Oct) A celebration of running attracting nearly 18,000 male and female runners from 35 countries, who compete in a marathon (42km) and a half marathon (21km) race and take part in recreational runs of different lengths. www.ljubljanskimaraton.si BIO Biennial of Design (Oct–Nov) A prestigious international exhibition featuring the latest in industrial design, visual communications, and design concepts. www.bio.si

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ON I T A M R O F N I USEFUL EuroBasket 2013 travel agency

Palma Travel Agency, Slovenska cesta 51, Ljubljana, 01 239 25 80; Tomšičeva ulica 2 (Nama), 01 244 36 90; www.palma-travel.eu.

WiFree Ljubljana

60 minutes a day of free internet access and unlimited access to the websites owned by the City Municipality of Ljubljana, including the Visit Ljubljana tourism website, through the city centre wireless network. Paid access is available for internet usage exceeding 60 minutes per day. Support: 041 300 200.

Safe drinking water

Ljubljana is one of the few capitals where you can turn on the tap to have a drink of clean and safe water and use public drinking fountains in the summer. Information: Tap Water Ljubljana mobile application.

Air Travel

Slovenia’s main airport, Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, is located 26 kilometres (a 20-minute drive) from Ljubljana. Flight information: 04 206 19 81, www.lju-airport.si.

Ljubljana Airport transfers: The city is connected to the airport

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by a city bus service departing from Stand 28 of the Ljubljana Bus Station.

The fare is €4.10. The ride takes 50 minutes. Other transfer options include vans and shuttle buses (€9–€19; www.mnj.si, www.prevozimarkun.com) and taxis (€27–€45).

Other airport transfers: Daily GoOpti transfers between Ljubljana and the airports in Venice, Treviso, Trieste, Bergamo, Graz, Zagreb, etc. are available at affordable prices starting from €10. GoOpti call centre: 01 320 45 30 (8:00–18:00). Booking: www.GoOpti.com.

Train Travel

Railway is one of the most convenient means of transport in Slovenia as distances are short and travel costs low. Ljubljana Railway Station: Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, 01 291 33 32, www.slo-zeleznice.si.

Bus Travel

Bus travel is particularly convenient for exploring Ljubljana’s surrounding areas and the Central Slovenia region. Ljubljana Bus Station: Trg Osvobodilne fronte 4, 01 234 46 00, www.ap-ljubljana.si.

Traffic information

Traffic Information Centre for Public Roads: 01 518 85 18, www.promet.si.

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Taxi

Taxi charges are lower if you order by phone (080 11 90, 080 11 17, 080 900 900). It is advisable to enquire about the fare before the ride.

Eating out

Ljubljana has a wide choice of good restaurants both in the city centre and suburban areas. The choice on offer includes both Slovenian specialities and numerous international cuisines.

For the finest culinary experiences, check out the Ljubljana Quality winners at www.visitljubljana.com/ si/aktivnosti/kulinarika.

Shopping

In the city centre, you will find shops selling renowned international brands, products by Slovenian designers, whose ideas are often strikingly original, and a host of galleries, studios, and antique shops reflecting Ljubljana’s artistic vibrancy.

Make sure to visit the Central Market, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik. Outside the city centre, you will find large shopping centres such as BTC City, Slovenia’s largest shopping centre, which consists of over 450 shops selling local and international brands. www.btc.si

Embassies and consulates of the countries represented at EuroBasket 2013

Belgium, Trg republike 3/IX, tel. 01 200 60 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kolarjeva 26, tel. 01 234 32 50 Czech Republic, Riharjeva 1, tel. 01 420 24 50 Croatia, Grubarjevo nabrežje 6, tel. 01 425 62 20 Finland, Ajdovščina 4/8, tel. 01 300 21 20 France, Barjanska cesta 1, tel. 01 479 04 00 Great Britain, Trg republike 3, tel. 01 200 39 10 Greece, Trnovski pristan 14, tel. 01 420 14 00 Georgia, Cankarjeva cesta 7, tel. 08 382 65 98 Germany, Prešernova cesta 27, tel. 01 479 03 00 Israel, Dunajska cesta 119, tel. 01 566 10 20 Italy, Snežniška 8, tel. 01 426 21 94

Latvia, Tavčarjeva ulica 10-7, tel. 01 434 16 20 Lithuania, Emonska cesta 8, tel. 01 244 56 00 Macedonia, Rožna dolina, cesta IV/2, tel. 01 421 00 21 Montenegro, Njegoševa cesta 14, tel. 01 439 53 64 Poland, Bežigrad 10, tel. 01 436 47 12 Russia, Tomšičeva 9, tel. 01 425 68 75 Serbia, Slomškova ulica 1, tel. 01 438 01 10 Spain, Trnovski pristan 24, tel. 01 420 23 30 Sweden, Kersnikova 6, tel. 01 433 04 70 Turkey, Livarska 4, tel. 01 236 41 50 Ukraine, Teslova ulica 23, tel. 01 421 06 04

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Emergency units: Ljubljana Community Health Centre, Bohoričeva ulica 4, 01 522 84 08; Ljubljana University Medical Centre, Zaloška cesta 2, 01 522 23 61, 01 522 33 85 Emergency dentist: Ljubljana Community Health Centre, Metelkova ulica 9, 01 472 37 18 Duty pharmacy: Lekarna pri Polikliniki (open 24/7), Njegoševa cesta 6k, 01 230 61 00

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