Cathedral and the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation

After breakfast we visited St Nicholas’ Cathedral and the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation. Both were decorated in a similar style inside. After these visits we went to look inside the Galerija Emporium department store to look at the Art Deco features of the building. There was not much to be seen on the inside so we left slightly disappointed  and went on to visited some bookshops before going for a walk past the opera house and modern art gallery. We noticed a distinctive Austrian style chalet which we went to investigate. When we got closer we found it was the American embassy. As there were police and security guards outside I decided not to chance taking a photograph.

Roman Wall

We walked on and this took us past other embassies although we did not see the British one. By now it was lunch time and I suggested that we might be walking the wrong way to get back into town. Mr C wasn’t convinced so he got the map out to establish where we were. One of the locals stopped and asked if we needed help then pointed us in the right direction (thank you). The walk back to town took us past the Roman Wall which I had wanted to see anyway.

Cruising down the Ljubljanica

As part of the Ljubljana package, we had been given a voucher for a free boat ride so after lunch we made our way down to the mooring point for the panoramic boat ride. As we got on board we were offered drinks and everyone remained quiet until I said that I would like a glass of bubbly. It would have been rude not to ;-) During the cruise we were informed that the boat had been fully hand built in Lake Bled and that it had taken eighteen months to build. We were provided with an interesting commentary as we sailed along

After alighting the boat, we stopped off at a highly recommended ice cream outlet and chose our preferred flavour, mine being blueberry sorbet and fig and walnut ice cream. We were expecting one scoop of each flavour but we were given two of each. Very decadent!! Once back in the hotel we put our feet up for a well earned rest before returning to town for our evening meal.

Ljubljana at Night

10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 7th 2015

10 Responses to “Piran & Ljubljana – Day Ten”

  1. lisl says:

    What a superb Roman wall, Cherie – and good to see a picture of you

  2. Ginnie says:

    Nothing like finding a good Roman wall, especially for those of you who get to see them in your own country! And did someone say bubbly and ice cream in the same post??? :D

  3. The cathedral looks fascinating.
    Oh I went to see Exeter Cathedral last week.
    Less impressive than Norwich Cathedral.
    Yet they charge you £6! He he…

  4. ubermouth says:

    I love the night shots(and Roman wall). And, of course, you. You’re looking really well Cherie.

  5. Oh I’m going to visit Lichfield Cathedral next week.
    Have you been there yet?