Franciscan Church
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© Dunja Wedam
© Dunja Wedam
© Dunja Wedam
© Dunja Wedam
Church of the Annunciation
The Franciscan Monastery and the Church of the Annunciation are the two buildings that contribute most significantly to the appearance of Prešernov trg square, the central square in Ljubljana. Until the end of the 18th century, the monastery was home to the Augustinian monks. The Church of the Annunciation was built between 1646 and 1660. Its façade was completed around 1700, rebuilt in the 19th century and renovated in 1993. It is adorned with a copper statue of St Mary, the largest statue of the Virgin Mary in Ljubljana.
Inside, the church features a monumental main altar by the sculptor Francesco Robba, dating from the mid-18th century. In the mid-19th century, the interior of the church was decorated with frescoes by Matevž Langus. The church acquired its present appearance after the 1895 earthquake. The ceiling is decorated with frescoes by Matej Sternen, painted between 1935 and 1936. A dedicated chapel houses a cross designed by the architect Jože Plečnik.
Schedule
For opening hours, Mass times and visiting hours, please visit their official website.
