The Emerald City Protected by Dragon Wings

🌿When the wind from the Alps blows across the blue of the Adriatic Sea, at the crossroads of Balkan and Central European civilizations, an emerald city guarded by a flying dragon is unfolding its fairy-tale painting. As Europe's first "zero-waste capital", Ljubljana interprets the ultimate ideal of green living to the world with its 63% urban greening rate and direct drinking water system throughout the city. Walking out of the airport and driving towards the city center, I looked out the car window and the scenery before me unfolded like a painting. The Ljubljanica River flows quietly through the city. The buildings on both sides are simple and elegant, as if telling a thousand-year-old story. The square in the city center is the heart of Ljubljana. The ancient clock tower and modern sculptures complement each other, showing the city's unique temperament of respecting history and daring to innovate. Attractions Tips 🗺️Time and Space Coordinate Axis This pocket capital has an excellent geographical location: you can drive to St. Mark's Square in Venice in 1.5 hours to listen to the bells, and you can feel the music of Vienna's Golden Hall in 3 hours. The unique geographical location has given birth to the unique temperament of "the intersection of three civilizations" - the romantic arcades of Venice, the Baroque domes of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the colorful murals of the Slavic peoples, interweaving on both sides of the Ljubljanica River to create a fantasy world of time and space. 🏰Must-visit landmarks 1️⃣ Dragon Fortress (Ljubljana Castle) It is recommended to take the glass cable car built in 1901 to the top. At the top of the 11th-century castle, when dusk covers the city with a golden veil, the geometric symphony composed of bell towers, churches and red roofs will slowly unfold under your feet. The knightly jousting performances every Saturday take people back to the medieval era of knights. 2️⃣ Feilong Bridge Legend Theater The four bronze flying dragons are not only a great place for taking photos, but also contain a secret: listen carefully to the lamppost at the bridge head, and the built-in audio device will tell the legend of the dragon slayer. It is recommended to visit on a full moon night, when the dragon's pupils will glow green. 3️⃣ Triple Bridge Art Gallery Architect Plechinek’s magical masterpiece, with crescent-shaped secondary bridges extending on both sides of the central main bridge, forming a unique "bridge square". There are often open-air jazz performances on summer nights, and the reflections on the river surface turn the music into a flowing river of stars. 🚶🏻‍♀️Citywalk Golden Route 9:00am Feed the pigeons at Preseren Square → Decipher the murals at Francisca Church → Touch the dragon claws for blessings when crossing the Dragon Bridge 12:00pm Buy wild berry honey at the Central Market → Taste the "Dragon Feast" set menu at the riverside restaurant Čompa 2:00pm Stroll around the Metelkova Art District and visit the punk gallery transformed from a military camp 5:00pm Wait for the sunset at the Castle Hill Observation Deck and use a telescope to look for the remaining snow on the top of the Alps 8:00pm Join the "Dragon's Night Watch" themed tour and decipher the city's dark night legends under the guidance of professional actors