Vič District, Ljubljana

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The Vič District, or simply Vič, is a district of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It encompasses the western part of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is named after the former village of Vič. ()

Alternative names: Area: 5.55 mi²Coordinates: 46°2'11"N, 14°29'6"E

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Vič District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Building and President's Office, Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity, City Museum of Ljubljana, St. James's Parish Church.

1 miNE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Palace
Government Building and President's Office, Ljubljana
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, the Government Building and President's Office stand as a testament to the country's political heritage and architectural finesse. This grandiose palace serves as the epicenter of political...
1.2 miNE
18th-century church with a marble altar
Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity, Ljubljana
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ljubljana, the Ursuline Church of the Holy Trinity stands as an architectural gem and a place of spiritual solace. This Baroque church, completed in the early 18th century, is a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural history.
1.2 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
City Museum of Ljubljana, Ljubljana
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Slovenia's capital, the City Museum of Ljubljana is a treasure trove of the city's history and culture. Housed in a former noble residence, the museum presents a comprehensive narrative of Ljubljana's past through an array of artifacts...
1.3 miNE
Baroque architecture, Church
St. James's Parish Church, Ljubljana
33 min walk • St. James's Parish Church is a church in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is dedicated to St. James the Greater. Its name is often incorrectly translated as St. Jacob's because Slovene, like many other languages, uses the same word for both James and Jacob.
1.2 miNE
Square, Convention center, Entertainment
Cankarjev dom, Ljubljana
30 min walk • The Cankar Centre or Cankar Hall is the largest Slovenian convention, congress and culture center. The building was designed by the architect Edvard Ravnikar and was built at the southern edge of Republic Square in Ljubljana between 1977 and 1982.
1.2 miNE
Bridge
St. James's Bridge, Ljubljana
31 min walk • St. James's Bridge in Ljubljana is a bridge that crosses the Ljubljanica River on the southern end of downtown Ljubljana, next to Zois Manor. It links Zois Street and Karlovac Street. The most important city traffic artery across the Ljubljanica runs across it.
1.3 miNE
Historic museum with prehistoric objects
National Museum of Slovenia, Ljubljana
33 min walk • The National Museum of Slovenia is located in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is situated in the Center district of the city near Tivoli City Park. Along with the Slovenian Museum of Natural History, located in the same building, the National Museum of Slovenia is the country's oldest scientific and cultural institution.
1.1 miNE
Bridge
Hradecky Bridge, Ljubljana
29 min walk • The Hradecky Bridge is one of the first hinged bridges in the world, the first and only preserved cast iron bridge in Slovenia, and one of its most highly valued technical achievements. It spans the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana. At the time of its construction, it was praised as elegant, very modern, and economical.
1.2 miNE
Square
Republic Square, Ljubljana
32 min walk • Republic Square or Square of the Republic, at first named Revolution Square, is the largest square in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It was designed in the second half of the 20th century by Edvard Ravnikar. Independence of Slovenia was declared here on 26 June 1991.
1.3 miNE
Library, Universities and schools
University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana
33 min walk • The University of Ljubljana, often referred to as UL, is the oldest and largest university in Slovenia. It has approximately 39,000 enrolled students.
1.1 miNE
Jože Plečnik, Theater, Concerts and shows
Križanke, Ljubljana
29 min walk • The Križanke Outdoor Theatre is a theatre in Ljubljana, Slovenia, used for summer festivals set up inside the courtyard of the former Monastery of the Holy Cross. It is located at French Revolution Square no. 1.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vič District?

Nearby attractions include Glinščica, Ljubljana (11 min walk), Glince, Ljubljana (12 min walk), Mali Graben, Ljubljana (15 min walk), Rožna Dolina, Ljubljana (20 min walk).

How to get to Vič District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vič District:

Bus

603041 ~ Koprska • Lines: 1, 1B (2 min walk)
603044 ~ Koprska • Lines: 1, 1B (3 min walk)

Train

Dolgi most (26 min walk)
Ljubljana Tivoli (27 min walk)