Ljubljana

Ljubljana Bridges & Architecture

Ljubljana’s urban landscape is defined by the architectural legacy of Jože Plečnik and the bold lines of Slovenian modernism. This collection features iconic river crossings like the Triple Bridge and the column-lined Cobblers' Bridge, alongside the greenery-integrated Trnovo Bridge. Beyond the water, explore the city’s monumental side through Edvard Ravnikar's Cankar Hall and Drago Tršar's bronze Monument to the Revolution, concluding with the contemporary applied arts collections housed in the Metelkova museum district.

Triple Bridge

Tromostovje refers to three bridges across the Ljubljanica River that link the historical part of the city and the modern city of Ljubljana.

Cobblers' Bridge

The Cobblers' Bridge or the Shoemakers' Bridge is a pedestrian bridge crossing the river Ljubljanica in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

Plečnik's Trnovo bridge

The Trnovo Bridge is a bridge crossing the Gradaščica River in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

Spomenik revolucije

Designed by sculptor Drago Tršar and unveiled in 1975, this massive bronze monument on Republic Square commemorates the Yugoslav revolution. Its abstract, dynamic form is a significant example of Slovenian modernist sculpture, weighing 19 tons and depicting a stylized crowd.

Cankar Hall

The Cankar Centre or Cankar Hall is the largest Slovenian convention, congress and culture center.

National Museum of Slovenia - Metelkova

The brand new building dedicated to the applied arts covers a surprisingly wide timespan - from the Middle Ages to the present.