Rising 70 m over the centre of Ljubljana, the Nebotičnik (literally "skyscraper") was the tallest building in the Balkins and the ninth tallest in Europe when it opened in 1933. Designed by Slovenian architect Vladimir Šubic, it blends a neoclassical base with art deco upper floors, crowned with a rooftop café and an open observation terrace with a beautiful panorama of the city. From the top you look out over the red tiled roofs of the Old Town, the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana Castle on its hill, and on clear days the Alps on the horizon. The terrace is the perfect shooting position between roughly 18:00 and 21:00 in the spring and summer when the light turns warm and the sun sets over the city. Inside, the building hides an amazing hidden gem: a colourful spiral staircase that is easily accessible through a wooden door near the restaurant. The staircase makes a striking upward symmetrical frame or downward endless feeling spiral. The elevator to the top is free, the café usually gets busy near sunset, so arrive early for a rail side spot. (Štefanova ulica 1, Ljubljana, Slovenia)
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