Ljubljana Presents Itself at the Slovenia House in Paris

During the Olympic Games, which are taking place in Paris from July 26 to August 11, Ljubljana is showcasing itself as a green capital with exceptional natural and cultural heritage at the Slovenian House. The presentation, which many visitors can view in the La Villette park near the Olympic Village, highlights the high quality of life in the capital, focusing on excellent drinking water and the architectural legacy of Jože Plečnik. Today, Ljubljana was also featured at a Slovenian tourism workshop organized by the Slovenian Tourist Board.

Ljubljana is showcasing itself as a green capital with exceptional natural and cultural heritage at the Slovenia House.

Ljubljana has been building its key goals on the foundations of sustainable development for many years, which is also the focus of the capital’s presentation in Paris. At the Slovenia House, visitors can stop by a green oasis full of plants that represents the high quality of life in Ljubljana. Besides extensive public green spaces, the city also boasts high-quality drinking water, which locals and visitors can freely access from 59 drinking fountains throughout the capital. To raise awareness about the wealth and accessibility of natural resources in the Slovenian capital, the presentation features a special drinking fountain that operates with neurotechnology. Visitors wear a special device on their head that translates brain activity into commands, allowing them to fill a glass of water using only their thoughts.

In the outdoor classroom, visitors can recreate Plečnik's masterpieces themselves. © *Anže Furlan*

The second part of Ljubljana's presentation is based on the architectural legacy of Jože Plečnik. A selection of his works was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021, placing Plečnik’s Ljubljana among the heritage of all humanity. Visitors can delve into the master’s world through a virtual reality experience, exploring both his realized and unrealized projects. In an outdoor classroom, they can learn interesting facts about one of the most important architects of the 20th century and even try their hand at recreating his masterpieces.

The Slovenia House and the Slovenian Tourism Workshop

The mission of the Slovenian House is to present Slovenia as a dynamic, innovative, and hospitable country that combines athletic achievements, cultural heritage, economic power, and tourist appeal. Until August 11, it will host gatherings with Slovenian medalists, meetings with statesmen, and sports officials. The main business event was today's Slovenian tourism workshop organized by the Slovenian Tourist Board, aimed at French travel agencies and tour operators. The workshop featured the offer of the Slovenian capital and its green hinterland in the Central Slovenia region, presented by Petra Stušek, the director of Ljubljana Tourism. The workshop attracted both large and small travel organizers who prepare more sophisticated travel experiences for individual guests. They were particularly drawn to the innovative presentation of heritage, which includes modern technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, and the diverse range of quality content that Ljubljana offers outside the summer months. They were also impressed by the city's abundance of greenery and its pristine drinking water.