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Gostilna Kovač
Since the 19th century
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Image courtesy of © Gostilna KovačAbout Gostilna Kovač
Kovač means blacksmith, and this gostilna on Pot k Savi, near the Sava on the northern edge of Ljubljana, opened in the 19th century in a house with a smithy. It was a country inn when the city was much smaller, and it keeps that rural feel, with traditional Slovenian cooking that leans towards fish, home-made bread and a good list of Slovenian wines. It opens on weekdays only. Our advice: come by car or taxi, and ask about the fish of the day.
Why it's on our list
- In a 19th-century blacksmith’s house
- Traditional cooking, strong on fish
- Premium Slovenian wines
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Gostilna Kovač before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Gostilna Kovač are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank850 m11 min walk
- Taxi rank950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- Metelkova Mesto3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Dragon Bridge3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Central Market4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- St Nicholas Cathedral4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Prešeren Square4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Triple Bridge4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- National Gallery of Slovenia4.1 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Ljubljana Castle4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Congress Square4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Tivoli Park4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
Getting around
- Railway & bus station3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Ljubljana Airport (Brnik)17 kmCar or taxi 54 min