Slovenia: Ljubljana – Blue Hour & Night

“Blue Hour” is what’s known in photography as the 40-60 minutes after the sunset when the sky is dark blue. It occurs during twilight, typically within the first hour after sunset (or before sunrise), when the sun is just below the horizon. The time is ideal for landscape or cityscapes and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center of Ljubljana is perfect for it. Ljubljana is absolutely awesome with a beautiful pedestrian old town center with atmospheric squares and baroque buildings, Ljublanica River flowing through the middle of it with bridges spanning it and myriads of outdoor cafes lining up the river banks. The central Preseren Square is the absolute heart of the city and a happening place with both tourists and locals hanging out here en masse. Just across the river, Ljubljana Castle towers above the town, while beneath it a Ljubljana Cathedral and an ornate townhall. It’s an absolute pleasure to stroll around the cobblestone streets or just sit and enjoy the view with a glass of local wine and the famous Istrian truffles. The city gets even more beautiful at night with the main sites and squares adorned in lights.