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Traditions and customs in Ljubljana

5 customs and traditions in Ljubljana — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Last updated 2026-08-11

1. Plečnik's city

Plečnik's city
Photo: Nicolas Vollmer · CC BY 2.0 · source

Jože Plečnik redesigned much of central Ljubljana, and the ensemble is UNESCO-listed.

2. Green capital

Green capital
Photo: Jorge Lascar · CC BY 2.0 · source

The centre is closed to cars, and Ljubljana was European Green Capital in 2016.

3. Beekeeping

Beekeeping
Photo: EODopen · Public Domain Mark · source

Slovenia has a protected native bee and a genuine national beekeeping culture, with painted hive panels.

4. Wine regions

Wine regions
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Three distinct regions, and the orange wines of the Goriška Brda are internationally known.

5. Kurentovanje

Kurentovanje
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The Ptuj carnival with shaggy Kurent figures driving out winter, UNESCO-listed.

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