Ljubljana hosted numerous renowned international guests
Even though worldwide, Ljubljana is a small capital when it comes to its surface area and population, it attracts renowned international guests, whose visits are marked with a solemn entry into the Golden book.
Since 2007, Ljubljana has hosted official visits of more then a hundred top representatives of states and capitals, leaders of the most prominent international
organisations, and the most influential personalities, among others Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, Norwegian king Harald V and queen Sonja, Russian president Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the British royal couple prince Edward with his spouse Sophie, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, president of UEFA Aleksander Čeferin and others.
Reception for the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin (2011). Photo: Miha Fras
Reception for the German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel at Ljubljana Castle, 2011. Photo: Miha Fras
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Meeting of the presidents of Italy, Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia and mayor of Ljubljana at the 20th anniversary of Slovenian independence (2011). Photo: UKOM
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Meeting with the Prime Minister of Montenegro Milo Đukanović in Ljubljana (2015). Photo: Nik Rovan
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Reception for the Prime Minister of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić (2015). Photo: Nik Rovan
The Golden book has been also signed by
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Mr. Aleksander Čeferin, President of UEFA (2016). Photo: Nik Rovan
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Mr. Giorgio Napolitano, President of the Republic of Italy with his spouse (2012). Photo: Nik Rovan
Mr. Shimon Peres, President of the State of Israel (2010). Photo: City of Ljubljana
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Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission (2017). Photo: Nik Rovan
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Mr. Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (2014). Photo: Nik Rovan