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Moravče

Martin with two towers stands in the centre of the square and is the most recognizable symbol of Moravče. In the mid 10th century it was remade in the Baroque style. Inside paintings depict local motives. The shack Balijeva kajža – a simple peasant house from the 18th century under monument preservation – is also worth mentioning among interesting examples of old architecture.

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Trg francoske revolucije square

Originally it was named Križniški trg (Knights of the Cross Square) after a German crusading religious and military order of knights who settled on its site in the 13th century. In 1929, a monument to Napoleon's Illyrian Provinces was raised in the middle of the square to a design by the architect Jože Plečnik and the sculptor Lojze Dolinar.

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Polhov Gradec Mansion

Polhov Gradec Mansion © Štaderzen © Jošt Gantar © Katja Goljat © Blaž Zupančič © Blaž Zupančič © Aleš Fevžer The Polhov Gradec Mansion which dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries acquired most of its present look in the baroque period. Count Blagaj, an enlightened Mecean of art and a botanist after whom the protected plant Blagajev volčin (spurge laurel) was named lived here in the 19th century.

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Family hiking trail above the picturesque village of Polhov Gradec: St. Lovrenc

From a baroque mansion to a panoramic hilltop Slovenia, a country of enormous diversity, doesn’t disappoint even in a tiny settlement of just 3.92 km2 and 613 inhabitants. Polhov Gradec’s rich history goes way back to the 13th century with a beautiful mansion built two centuries later, now turned into a museum. Being the cultural heart of Polhov Gradec, the mansion houses a museum of their 800-year history, a technical museum of telecommunications in Slovenia with and an interactive corner for children, while it also holds a wine bar of fine Slovenian wines.

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Family hiking trail above the picturesque village of Polhov Gradec: St. Lovrenc

From a baroque mansion to a panoramic hilltop Slovenia, a country of enormous diversity, doesn’t disappoint even in a tiny settlement of just 3.92 km2 and 613 inhabitants. Polhov Gradec’s rich history goes way back to the 13th century with a beautiful mansion built two centuries later, now turned into a museum. Being the cultural heart of Polhov Gradec, the mansion houses a museum of their 800-year history, a technical museum of telecommunications in Slovenia with and an interactive corner for children, while it also holds a wine bar of fine Slovenian wines.

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Introducing Ljubljana

According to the safety index compiled by Numbeo (2023), Ljubljana ranks as high as 4th among 88 European cities and Slovenia as high as 13th among 242 countries worldwide. Read more Help us improve the site Did you find the information you were looking for?

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Cultural venues

Go to website Križanke The Križanke Outdoor Theatre, an architectural marvel from the 13th century which was given its current image by the famous Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik, is the seat and the main venue of the Ljubljana Festival.

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Tivoli Mansion: International Centre of Graphic Arts

Mondays and public holidays closed. 24 December 10:00-14:00 25 and 31 December and 1 January: closed Lokacija In the 13th century, a defence tower owned by the city's governor, Baron Jorg Alpfaltrer, was standing on the hill above the present Tivoli Mansion (Tivolski grad).

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Castles that Ring Ljubljana

Turjak Castle, foto: Boštjan Podlogar © Boštjan Podlogar Turjak Castle Valvasor had an amazing life, which included a two-year Grand Tour of Africa, and time in a Turkish prison. He was part of the Habsburg army that fought the Ottomans for centuries in a bid to control Europe. Turjak Castle, built in the 13th century, 20 kilometers southeast of Ljubljana, began as a local feudal stronghold but was expanded to fend off Ottoman invasion.

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Hidden Gems Just Beyond Ljubljana

These collections provide a glimpse into the spiritual and intellectual life of the monks who resided there over the centuries. It's home to the so-called Stična Manuscripts, a collection of medieval manuscripts that date to the 12th and 13th centuries. They include liturgical, theological, and philosophical works, along with historical chronicles and legal documents.

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