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LJU BL JA N A LJUBLJANA L JUB LJ AN A Numerous visitors describe Ljubljana as a hidden gem of Europe. Its picturesque image has been mar- ked by different historical periods. Ljubljana a city built on a hu- man scale. Despite the fact that it ranks among the mid-sized European cities, it has preserved its small-town friendliness and, at the same time, it has everything that all the larger ca- pitals have. In the winter its dreamy central European character prevails, while the summer brings out its rel- axed Mediterranean feel. Ljubljana has love written in its name, which sounds similar to the Slo- venian word “ljubljena” (beloved). The soul of the city is the Ljubljanica River, crossed by picturesque bridges. The picturesque scene for your experiences is complemented by the ancient castle reigning on the hill abo- ve Ljubljana, the city’s symbolic dra- gons, and numerous romantic stories. ww w .b a l l e s t e r o sgol f. com W H Y L J U BL J A NA ? — City with a green soul, — European Green Capital 2016 — Hidden gem of Europe — A romantic getaway — A lively cultural capital — — Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year 2015 17