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Triple Bridge

Between 1929 and 1932, the side bridges, intended for pedestrians, were added to the original stone bridge to a design by the architect Jože Plečnik, who thus created a unique architectural gem of Ljubljana. © Dunja Wedam Plečnik removed the metal railings from the old stone bridge and furnished all the three bridges with massive stone balustrades and lamps.

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Trnovski pristan embankment

In the past it was used for unloading the boats carrying stone from the Podpeč Quarry, intended for the construction of buildings in Ljubljana. Later, when the architect Jože Plečnik was commissioned to landscape the banks of the Ljubljanica river, the area was turned into a promenade, remarkable for its stone steps lined by a row of willow trees.

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Central Market

The Central Market consists of an open-air market, located in the Vodnikov trg and Pogačarnev trg squares, a covered market situated in between the two squares, and a series of small food shops along the river Ljubljanica, which are referred to as 'Plečnik's Covered Market' as they are located in a colonnade designed by Ljubljana's famous architect Jože Plečnik. The Central Market offer is supplemented by catering establishments and street food kiosks.

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Slovene Ethnographic Museum

The shop contents were restored by the museum and in 2004 they were included in the new museum building as both the museum shop and as cultural heritage. In 2021, while preparing to mark Plečnik’s year in 2022, Lectarija became a museum display and was incorporated into the permanent exhibition as ‘Plečnik’s Lectarija’. It is the only completely preserved shop interior designed by Jože Plečnik.

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v=z8lEP5JHyKM The multitude of his creations in the city is referred to as “Plečnik’s Ljubljana”, and it is considered to be one of the 20th century’s most important overall works of art. Let your exploration take you to Plečnik’s house, where the famous architect lived and worked.

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v=z8lEP5JHyKM The multitude of his creations in the city is referred to as “Plečnik’s Ljubljana”, and it is considered to be one of the 20th century’s most important overall works of art. Let your exploration take you to Plečnik’s house, where the famous architect lived and worked.

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Themed cycle routes around Ljubljana

From Fužine Castle it follows the riverbank through the Štepanjsko Naselje and Kodeljevo districts into the city centre (Petkovšek Embankment, Prešeren Square, Congress Square, Novi Trg) and ends on the river at Špica. The Plečnik cycle route (14 km) links Plečnik’s legacy in the Trnovo district, at Žale and in Tivoli Park. The Forest cycle route (7 km) follows the route Tivoli–Zoo–Koseze–Spodnja [Lower] Šiška and skirts Rožnik to connect Tivoli to Mostec.

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Križanke Summer Theatre

Possibly the most picturesque setting in the Križanke complex, the Devil’s Courtyard, was originally designed by Plečnik to serve as a venue for small chamber performances. There is a net of lights, built into the ceiling, giving an impression of a starry sky.

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Events

You are warmly invited! 11 Jun - 15 Oct 2025, 20:00-22:00 Different Plečnik venues in Ljubljana Plečnik & A-Cappella 2025 Concert cycle In the concert cycle Plečnik in A-cappella, you will have the opportunity to listen to five renowned vocal ensembles and choirs at five picturesque Plečnik locations in Ljubljana.

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Redirecting tourist flows

Among them are: Craft workshops with local artisans – creative, educational, and genuinely fun Master Builder Plečnik Experience, which also takes you to exclusive locations, such as Plečnik's studio at the Faculty of Architecture Brko Tour – a cycling tour that connects three Slovenian greats (Plečnik, Cankar, Jakopič) in one inspiring story about people, the city, and character These experiences not only offer visitors a deeper understanding of Ljubljana but also a closer connection to its spirit, people and stories

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