6 time stops, 6 costumed characters and a castle guide – more than just a visit to the Ljubljana Castle.

The "Time Machine" project marks the 2000th years of Emona and it takes visitors through some of the most important periods in the history of the Ljubljana Castle. Each "time stop" is manned by one character to introduce "their" period.

After you are welcomed by a Roman soldier or a priestess at the exact spot that once stood a lookout tower in the Roman Emona, you are escorted to the castle entrance. Here you meet the brave knight George (Jurij) who slayed a dragon in the early middle ages and saved Ljubljana from a horrible menace. If George was away, his wife Daisy (Marjetica) would have to step up for the job. Who is the person who was most important for the mighty fortress on top of the hill in the early Middle Ages? You get your answer in the courtyard where you meet the emperor himself – Frederick III of Habsburg or his wife Eleanor Helena of Portugal. The period of Illyrian Provinces is best described by a soldier from Napoleon’s army or a nurse-nun that await you in front of the Pentagonal tower. The 19th century is a dark era in the history of Ljubljana castle, and for this reason you continue your tour to the penitentiary to meet a "karbonar" or a regular prisoner to speak about the menu in the castle prison. At the end of your tour you are greeted by the man who is credited for keeping the castle under the city's management – Ivan Hribar, Mayor, has bought the castle in 1905 from the government of the time. If he is too busy, you will be greeted by his daughter Goldie (Zlatica).

The castle changed thorough the centuries, it played different roles, but it remained the symbol of the city. What were the Castle Hill and the Ljubljana Castle roles in their rich history? Find out during an hour on a more than your usual guided tour. The costumed representatives of mentioned periods from history will recreate a special atmosphere of education and fun.

The castle "time machine" awaits you.

It is turned on every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in April and May, in the summer months you can join the ride every day at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.