SURVIVAL GUIDE BEST COURSE 2024 FUTURE MATERIALS: BEYOND DIMENTIONS
Welcome to the Upside Down! We are delighted to present all dimensions and versions of Ljubljana and what it has to offer over a 7-day period. To make it easier for everyone to navigate the beautiful city of Ljubljana, we’ve created this survival guide. This event will take place in Ljubljana from the 12th to the 19th of July 2024. During your stay, you’ll witness how Ljubljana harmoniously blends its rich history spanning five millennia, from Roman Emona to the Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau periods. The city’s center showcases a seamless fusion of diverse architectural influences, reflecting the meeting point of eastern and western cultures. WELCOME TO LJUBLJANA
Just like Italy is shaped like a boot, Slovenia also has a fun twist to it - its shaped like a chicken. With all those farms around, it kind of fits. But there’s more to this country than its feathered identity. Slovenia is full of beauty and hidden gems that not everyone knows about. Slovenia is a small Central European country Squeezed between the Alps in the north and the Adriatic Sea in the south. There are lowlands in the east, stretching on through Hungary. Southern neighboring country is Croatia, western Italy, northern Austria and eastern Hungary. There are mountains and hills for all you mountain climbers, wild forests, beautiful rivers and lakes for fishing, canoeing, rafting, waterfalls, caves, plains and of course the sea - you name it, we’ve got it all: on only 20.273 km2. Well, we only have 46.6 km of sea coast – that’s about a centimeter per inhabitant. ABOUT SLOVENIA Climate: Sub-Mediterranean Temperatures; hot days, chilly nights, rainy/foggy 15°C-min International Phone: +368 Currency: Euro(EUR) Language: Slovenian Time: (GMT+1)
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has a rich history. It began with ancient pile-dwellers and later saw Illyrians, Celts, and the Roman city of Emona in the 1st century AD. The name “Ljubljana” appeared in 1144. Throughout the Middle Ages, it grew as the economic and cultural center of Slovenia. In 1809, it became the capital of the Illyrian provinces under Napoleon. Since 1991, it has been the national capital. Ljubljana, named the European Green Capital in 2016, balances history and modernity. It preserves traces from Roman, Renaissance, Baroque, and Art Nouveau periods. The city showcases a blend of eastern and western cultures, combining Italian art concepts with Central European cathedral aesthetics. Today, Ljubljana is a vibrant city where the old seamlessly meets the new. Its five-millennia-long history is evident in the architectural gems scattered across the city, from the remnants of Roman Emona to the charming Renaissance and Baroque facades. The city center boasts ornate doorways, romantic bridges along the Ljubljanica river, and lopsided rooftops that tell tales of times gone by. Additionally, a lush park extends deep into the heart of the city, offering a serene escape. Ljubljana’s unique character is a testament to the convergence of diverse cultural influences, creating a captivating blend that captivates both locals and visitors alike. ABOUT LJUBLJANA
LANDMARKS Metelkova Street Park Tivoli Dragon Bridge The Tripple Bridge Ljubljana Castle Preseren square
FOOD Slovenia is known for having killer wines, beers that spark a friendly rivalry (Union vs. Laško), and mouthwatering traditional dishes like • Potica • Krofi • Buhteljni • Žganci • Štruklji • Jota • Kranjska Klobasa Now, about that beer feud – it’s a thing. In Ljubljana, it’s mostly Union fans, but venture out and Laško takes the spotlight. Funny thing is, both brands are under the same company now, and some say they’ve lost a bit of their charm. Now, let’s talk wine – we’ve got three wine regions, each with ten subgroups doing their own thing. Wine here is a big deal, and you won’t believe the bargains you can snag from local producers. Get ready for a taste bud adventure – we’ve got the goods, and we’re ready to share! Cheers!
LANGUAGE Hello Živjo Good Afternoon Dober dan Excuse me Oprostite Thank you Hvala I am... Jaz sem... How are you? Kako si? Where is...? Kje je...? Left, Right, Straight Levo, desno, naravnost What’s the time? Koliko je ura? One, two, three, four, five... Ena, dve, tri, štiri, pet... Six, seven, eight, nine, ten Šest, sedem, osem, devet, deset... Yes, no Da, ne Cheers! Na zdravje! One beer please! Eno pivo prosim! Coffee, please Kavo, prosim Wine! Vino! Pronunciation (a quick help): Č: is pronounced like ch in cheers Š: is pronounced like sh in sheep or shit Ž: is pronounced like g in bridge or J in French words like Jacques
TRANSPORTATION By car: Ljubljana is very accessable since all the highways pass through the city. You are required to have a pay sticker (vignette) on your windscreen if you’re using highways: Weekly costs 15 €, Monthly 30 €, Annual 110 €. By train: Trains to Ljubljana come from Venice, Villach, Vienna, Budapest, Zagreb and Munich. By bus: Ljubljana is connected to some major cities around Europe. Companies like FlixBus and Blablacar bus are very useful. By plane: Ljubljana has its own airport, called Letališče (airport) Jožeta Pučnika, usually named just Brnik airport as it used to be called. Your safest bet is to land here, but if that’s not the case, other close airports are Zagreb, Klagenfurt, Graz, Venice (Treviso) and Trieste which are connected to Ljubljana by bus or train. You can also use GO OPTI or Flixbus for transportation to Ljubljana from many different airports in Slovenia, Italy, Germany and Austria. The sooner you book, the lower is the price. Avant2Go is a rent-a-car application that you can also use if you want to come to the center. You’ll just need to download the app and make an account .
WHAT TO BRING Bathing suit Fancy clothes Bring something from your country ID/Passport Sleeping Bag Medicine Health insurance Student card Pocket money Comfortable clothes Hygiene products
COST OF LIVING Our currency is now Euro. For paying, you can also use your credit card, which they accept in almost every restaurant, bakery and supermarket. Approximate prices in Ljubljana: Big Mac: 4 – 5 € Horse burger: 4 € Pizza: 5 – 8 € Coke: 2 € Large beer: 2 – 3 € Cinema: 5 – 6 € 1L of Milk: 1 € Loaf of bread: 1 – 3 € Bus ride in Ljubljana: 1,30 € Condoms: (3x) 3 €
USEFUL CONTACTS Main Organizer Aleksa Jović +386 69 755 830 [email protected] President Tjaša Likeb +386 51 248 166 [email protected]