The twinning link between Ljubljana and Nottingham was established in 1963 following the involvement of Nottinghamshire citizens in an air disaster near Ljubljana. In the past, exchange has taken place between the universities. More recently, links have extended to youth and cultural exchanges.

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia. It is characterised by its rich cultural heritage; home to galleries, theatres, museums and one of the oldest philharmonic orchestras in the world. Ljubljana is Slovenia’s political, cultural, scientific and academic centre.

The city owes its present appearance partly to Italian baroque and partly to Art Nouveau, which is the style of the numerous buildings erected immediately after the earthquake of 1895. In the first half of the 20th century, modern Ljubljana was shaped by the strong personal style of Jože Plečnik, a great European architect and a local of Ljubljana.  His work featured in an exhibition at Nottingham Castle Museum in May 2004 to celebrate Slovenia's entry into the European Union. The cityscape was complemented by his modernist followers as well as by creations of the "New Wave" of acknowledged young architects.

Today scientists are drawn to the city because of its high-calibre institutes and university, as are artists due to its world-famous graphic biennial, art academy and countless art galleries. International business people, economists and experts from all fields frequently attend the city's many business and congressional meetings, exhibitions and trade fairs.

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