Compact, walkable and pretty as a picture, Ljubljana is one of Eastern Europe’s jewels. Savor the conviviality and leisurely pace of Slovenia’s capital as you browse lively riverside markets, relax in a kid-friendly urban park amid an open-air library or make the climb to the castle that presides over town. Worth two or three nights, Ljubljana is the perfect spot to begin a Slovenia vacation before you venture to the Julian Alps or the coast. Our favorite kid-friendly hotel here sits just a brief stroll from the best of the city, including the famous Dragon Bridge and the lovely Preseren Square.