Stari Trg

Stari trg, the oldest street of Ljubljana

The Ljubljana audio-guided tour has you take Stari trg, literally the Old Street. It is one of the oldest thoroughfares of the city, attested as a shopping street from the thirteenth century, in the heart of the medieval district.

The beating heart of the medieval town

Imagine the comings and goings of medieval merchants, the cries of the sellers and the stalls that lined up here: it was already the beating heart of Ljubljana. The atmosphere has changed, but the soul has remained the same. Cobblestones, narrow façades and small wooden shop windows recall the charm of an old town, nestled at the foot of the castle hill.

What there is to see

In summer, the terraces of the cafés and restaurants spill over onto the street and create a convivial atmosphere, while the galleries and independent shops invite strolling. Lined with fine baroque houses, Stari trg is one of the most charming walks of the old town, ideal for soaking up the historic atmosphere of Ljubljana.

Practical information

Stari trg is in the heart of the old town of Ljubljana, at the foot of the castle hill. This street, largely pedestrian, can be walked freely at all hours and on the level. Its cafés, restaurants and shops follow their own opening hours.

How long has Stari trg existed?

It is attested as a shopping street from the thirteenth century, which makes it one of the oldest thoroughfares of Ljubljana.

What does Stari trg mean?

Literally the Old Street, a name that reflects its antiquity in the heart of the medieval district of Ljubljana.