- The Third Tower” by Antal Szerb – This Hungarian novel tells the story of a professor who travels to Ljubljana and becomes enthralled by the city’s culture and history.
- “Between the Dragon and the Bear” by Kjell Askildsen – In this Norwegian novel, Ljubljana serves as a backdrop for a tale of love and political intrigue during the Cold War era.
- “City of Ghosts” by Victoria Schwab – Although classified as a young adult fantasy novel, this book features Ljubljana as a setting where ghosts roam the city’s streets and landmarks.
- “The Dolphin” by Robert Lowry – Ljubljana’s romantic ambiance is the backdrop for this historical novel about a forbidden love affair during the Balkan Wars.
- “The Cripple of Ljubljana” by Ivan Antić – This Serbian novel explores the life of a disabled man living in Ljubljana, confronting societal challenges and personal triumphs.
- “A People’s History of Ljubljana” by Drago Jancar – This novel weaves together the stories of several Ljubljana residents, revealing the city’s complex history from a firsthand perspective.
- “The Ring of the Nibelung” by Richard Wagner – Although this is an opera, not a novel, Wagner’s masterpiece includes scenes set in Ljubljana, drawing inspiration from Slovenian folklore and mythology.
- “The Forbidden Room” by Jussi Adler-Olsen – While primarily set in Copenhagen, Ljubljana makes an appearance in this Scandinavian thriller as a destination sought by one of the characters.
- “The Echoes of the Ljubljanica” by Uroš Potočnik – This Slovenian novel tells the story of three friends, whose lives become intertwined while exploring the secrets of Ljubljana’s river.
- “The Last Dragon of Ljubljana” by Miha Mazzini – This Slovenian novel is set in Ljubljana in the future, where a group of children discovers the last remaining dragon and embarks on a grand adventure.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Ljubljana
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