Ljubljana, Slovenia Dec 22, 2023

Ljubljana, Slovenia

What a lovely city! The Slavic word "ljub" means "to love," and it"s right there in the name of Slovenia"s capital city, Ljubljana, and the Ljubljanica River that runs through it. This relatively small capital, with a population of just under 300,000, grew up on a trade route connecting the northern Adriatic Sea and the Danube region. While modern buildings skirt the city"s periphery, its core preserves historic structures, some of which date back to ancient Rome. The Ljubljana Castle, pictured in the center of today"s homepage image, has towered over the city for 900 years. Other sights include the Triple Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, and the historic Old Town. Keep an eye out while you stroll around; you might encounter the city"s symbol, the Ljubljana Dragon.

© kasto80/Getty images

palette

Today in History

Dec 22, 2018Night of the ‘Cold Moon’
Dec 22, 2019You ve never seen anything like this
Dec 22, 2020A holiday beacon of light
Dec 22, 2021Illuminating Annecy
Dec 22, 2022Galeries Lafayette, Paris
Dec 22, 2024Christmas tree at Crystal Pier, San Diego, California
Dec 22, 2025The Nutcracker performed by the Turkish State Opera and Ballet in Türkiye

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Feb 3, 2026Emerald Bay and Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe, California
Aug 30, 2022Regional Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli, Italy
Nov 17, 2020Take a hike near Lovers Lane
Feb 25, 2019High above the reef
Apr 23, 2019A legend and a legendary home
Mar 8, 2025International Womens Day
Jun 25, 2022Brown bears, Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska
May 6, 2025An ultralight aircraft flying over the sands of Namibia
Dec 13, 2021Old Town Quito
Oct 29, 2018In search of a ‘great’ pumpkin
Jan 28, 2020US Coast Guard: Protecting us for 105 years
Jun 8, 2021A day for our oceans
May 18, 2021International Museum Day
Mar 3, 2021Climb a tree for wild animals and plants
Dec 7, 2020In memory of those lost
May 14, 2018Celebrating Bike to Work Week, May 14-18
Jul 30, 2022Milford Sound/Piopiotahi rainforest in New Zealand
May 6, 2023Azaleas blooming on Hwangmaesan Mountain, South Korea
Aug 28, 2024Paralympic Games begin in Paris
Oct 16, 2018Hey, who’s in charge here?
May 29, 2019A ‘circus of chaos’ for Stravinsky
Mar 5, 2026Evening over Göreme, Cappadocia, Türkiye
Jan 16, 2018Lionfish off the coast of Indonesia
Oct 28, 2024Pumpkin field, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Mar 26, 2024Vinh Hy Bay, Vietnam
Jan 8, 2020Take the stairs
Jan 17, 2024Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany
Jun 25, 2018Tracking ships on the Day of the Seafarer
Feb 27, 2019A predator at risk
Dec 21, 2018Paper lanterns on the longest night