Now is the time to get to know Ljubljana up close with a local tourist guide. Join a guided tour of the old city center of Ljubljana, where we will combine the history, nature, layout of the city on the dragon lines and myths, with the Ljubljana icon – the dragon. The dragon, which is also a green symbol of the city, will take us from the swampy past of Luwigana to the beloved city of today, the green capital. The dragon is one of the most recognizable symbols of the Slovenian capital. Visually it is present on the Dragon Bridge and the city shafts, on the city coat of arms, is forged in iron, at the Ljubljana Dragon Carnival and is also used in Ljubljana cuisine; if you haven’t tried the dragon cake (“zmajeva potica”) yet, this will be your opportunity. We will also reflect on how the dragon is associated to water and points out that Ljubljana is a city with a strong water element. By legends and tradition, the dragon has been present in Ljubljana since ancient times, when this ancient monster was defeated by Jason, the hero of Greek mythology. It is interesting that the dragon was eventually accepted as a patron saint of Ljubljana residents. Already Valvasor pointed out that the dragon on the coat of arms means vigilance or alertness. The Ljubljana dragon therefore has a very positive meaning, as it protects the city and its inhabitants from danger