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National and University Library is one of Plečnik’s most important
works. It stands on the site of a former country mansion. Its
rustic stone insertions and intermediary alignments give the
façade a plastic impression accentuated by projecting English
windows. Some jutting stones are archaeological remains of
previous buildings on this site. The architect imagined the
library as a house of education, so he created a ritual path
towards the great reading room rising from the darkness of
ignorance to the light of knowledge. The library is a meeting
place for students of all Ljubljana’s faculties.
Turjaška ulica 1, 1000 Ljubjana
T: + 386 1 200 11 10, + 386 1 200 11 95
F: + 386 1 200 11 22
E: info@nuk.uni-lj.si
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8.00 - 20.00
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8.00 - 14.00
Juli, August
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8.00 - 14.00
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8.00 - 16.00
For guided tour please
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| The Church of St Francis of Assisi |
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The Church of St Francis of Assisi resembles Prague’s Church
of the Sacred Heart in Vinohrady. It was constructed in the
1930s. The hall with a level wooden ceiling and an array of
high windows creates the impression of an old Christian basilica.
All three altars were designed by Jože Plečnik. The furnishing,
chandeliers, chapel and baptistery are also breath-taking.
Style: a combination of classical clarity and airiness; spatial
arrangement with expressive details.
Verovškova ulica, 1000 Ljubljana
T: + 386 1 583 72 70 :
6.30 - 9.00, 17.00 - 20.00
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6.30 - 12.00, 17.00 - 20.00 |
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The building, which stands on one of the most prominent locations
in the city, was built between 1928 and 1930. At the time,
Plečnik was interested in the idea of a double façade, which
can be seen here in a dense array of columns detached from
the wall making an impression of a second façade. A newly
renovated great council room was furnished with copies of
Plečnik’s chairs.
Miklošičeva 19, 1000 Ljubljana |
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| Plečnik’s House |
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The house where Jože Plečnik lived and worked reflects the
architect’s modesty and originality in using inexpensive
materials left over from his projects. Next to the stove
in the kitchen stand the architect’s chair and desk where
he used to sketch. There are many personal objects, works
of art, drawing tools and models displayed throughout the
house. The house keeps an archives of Plečnik’s plans and
drawings. Plečnik also arranged a garden with a beehive.
Karunova ulica 4, 1000 Ljubjana
T: + 386 1 280 16 00
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+ 386 1 280 16 05
E: aml-pzl@guest.arnes.si :
10.00 - 14.00
Groups: max 7 Persons, please call. |
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Between 1951 and 1956, Plečnik reorganised and renovated the
monastery complex of the Medieval German Teutonic order.
This being his last important work, he paved the great courtyard,
surrounded the old building with new arcades and arranged
a restaurant in it. He also renovated the building which
separates the courtyard from the open-air summer theatre.
In the inner Devil’s Courtyard, he created an exceptional
night ambience with lighting arrangement.
Trg francoske revolucije, 1000 Ljubljana
T: + 386 1 426 43 40
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+ 386 1 252 12 88
E: info@festival-lj.si
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| The Three Bridges |
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After the First World War, the Old Carl’s Bridge
became too narrow. With his idea to broaden the old bridge
with two
additional side bridges, Jože Plečnik wanted to bring the
river closer to the town and revive the riverbanks. With
their funnel shaped position, the new bridges set the square
in the central area called the Three Bridges. A particularity
of the bridge is the steps leading down to the lower river
terrace. They resemble the bridges in Venice and recreate
Ljubljana’s Mediterranean character. The Three Bridges
provide a view of the Ljubljanica river, the castle hill, the
shopping
district of Čopova street and Prešeren Square, the symbol
of Slovenians.
Prešernov trg, 1000 Ljubljana |
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