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Church of St. Michael

Michael © Jessmine © Jessmine The Church of St. Michael, built between 1937 and 1940 at Ljubljana Marshes, belongs among the architect Jože Plečnik's most original creations. It combines the features of Greek temples with those of the churches of the Slovenian Kras region, which are characterised by open belfries as part of their front façades.

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LJUBLJANA, CITY OF DRAGONS

There they dismantled their ship in order to carry it overland to the Adriatic coast, where they rebuilt the vessel and set sail back to Greece. On their way to the coast, they stopped at a large lake in the marshes near the source of the Ljubljanica, where a dragon was said to dwell, whereupon Jason fought, defeated and killed the monster. The dragon as symbol and protector of Ljubljana Dragon symbols have thus been present in Ljubljana since ancient times.

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Ljubljana, a sustainability-minded destination

Just a few kilometres out of the city centre you can find the Ljubljana Marshes landscape park, famous for its natural diversity.  Read more Wide range of sustainability measures Ljubljana has implemented a number of measures in the field of sustainable development, including green mobility, waste management and sustainable urban planning.

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Ljubljana Botanic Garden

Ljubljana Botanic Garden Established in 1810, the Ljubljana Botanical Garden is Slovenia's oldest cultural, scientific and educational institution operating uninterruptedly since its foundation.

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MMM Stories

MMM STORIES: Gobnjak There is a farm with no land in the middle of Ljubljana? Little fungi can bring about the creation of a proper field? All of this is true ... MMM STORIES: Barut Brewing and Blending It’s nice catching moonlight on the palm of your hand, but it is a completely different story capturing bubbles, stardust, and a touch of funk in your bottle.

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10 cultural highlights of Ljubljana

City Museum of Ljubljana Ljubljana boasts an exceptional history, which you can discover in the City Museum of Ljubljana. It was restless, full with dramatic reversals and left behind a rich legacy, ranging from the times of Pile-dwellers on the Ljubljana Marshes until today.

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Events in Ljubljana

Free admission 8 Jun 2024, 08:00-12:30 Barjanka Cycling marathon Barjanka, a cycling event within the BTC City Franja Marathon, will present to cycling lovers the natural beauty of Ljubljana Marshes. It will also recall the beginnings of cycling competitions when they were still held on macadam roads. 12 Jun - 15 Jun 2024 MGLC Summer in Tivoli Summer in Tivoli enriches the exhibition program at the International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) and Švicarija with evening guided tours of the exhibitions, concerts, and other artistic events in the pleasant natural surroundings of Tivoli Park.

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Plečnik House

The exhibition brings together not only sketches, plans, models, and photographs relating to Plečnik's famous creations such as the National and University Library in Ljubljana, the Ljubljana Central Market, and the Church of St Michael in the Marshes, but also plans for buildings that never saw the light of day, the most notable being the Cathedral of Freedom, intended to house the Slovenian Parliament.

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Plečnik House

The exhibition brings together not only sketches, plans, models, and photographs relating to Plečnik's famous creations such as the National and University Library in Ljubljana, the Ljubljana Central Market, and the Church of St Michael in the Marshes, but also plans for buildings that never saw the light of day, the most notable being the Cathedral of Freedom, intended to house the Slovenian Parliament.

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10 masterpieces by Jože Plečnik

The front façade is inspired by Italian Renaissance architecture, while the huge marble columns in the lobby are reminiscent of antique temples, and the magnificent reading room is an entrance to the world of knowledge and enlightenment. The Church of St. Michael on the Ljubljana Marshes In contrast to the National and University Library, which is an example of luxurious architecture, Plečnik, lacking other resources, had to use the skills of local craftsmen and recycled materials when building this unique village church on the marshy swampland plain.

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