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Cankarjev dom - your congress venue
The driving force behind the city’s culture, art, and
congress activities is Cankarjev dom, a multi-purpose
centre with some 36,000 m2 of event space. It was
opened in 1980 and can accommodate up to 5,000
visitors altogether at the same time in the halls
providing seating for as few as 20 and up to as many
as 1,600 visitors. It also offers 3,800 m2 of
exhibition space, and has banquet facilities for a
maximum of 1,200 guests. Annually we host nearly
250 national and international congresses and
convention-related events.
The Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre is located in the very centre
of Ljubljana within walking distance of all major hotels, shops, restaurants and
main sights in the city.
Web site: http://www.cd-cc.si/kongres
Climate and clothing
Ljubljana has a central European climate. The weather is generally pleasant in
June, with an average daily temperature of 22 oC, but a jacket is advisable for
the cooler evenings. Please do not forget your umbrella and raincoat, as it is
possible to get rainfall at June.
Currency and Banking
The Slovene currency is the SIT (Slovene Tolar). 1 EUR is approximately
equivalent to 230 SIT. Unlimited amounts of foreign currency in cash, cheques
etc. may be brought into the country and need not to be declared on entry.
Foreign currency may be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, travel
agencies, hotels, and the airport and railway stations. All major credit cards,
such as Mastercard/Eurocard, Visa, American Express etc., are accepted in
most hotels, restaurants and shops.
Banknote dispensers-ATM (Automatic Transaction Machines)
Banknote dispensers, which enable cash withdrawal by credit cards, are
situated at main banks in Ljubljana and at the Ljubljana Airport (Brnik) as
well. The nearest banknote dispenser to the Congress Centre is at the main
entrance to Maxi market department store which is located 50 metres from
the congress centre. Cash may be withdrawn with the following credit cards:
Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard and American Express.
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