Sorry Khaleesi, Ljubljana is the original mother of dragons 🐉

Long ago dragons ruled the marshes and caves across Europe (fact), one particularly ferocious beast hung out near the Ljubljanica river. Legend has it that a lad named Jason (lol) battled and slayed the dragon, thereby becoming the first citizen of Ljubljana.

Now you can’t escape the fire-breathing pests. Perching on top of the castle tower on the coat of arms, sitting on manhole covers and popping up on signs & statues all around the city. The dragon owns Ljubljana.

The most impressive monsters hang out on Dragon Bridge.

Catch the ‘Dragons of All Dragons’ exhibition in Ljubljana Castle (til the 18th of November) to learn all about the history of the European dragon 🐲