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What to do and see in Ljubljana, Upper Carniola Region: The Best Monuments & Statues
Slovenia, wedged between Austria and Italy, has always been proud of its unique heritage. The capital, Ljubljana, is a perfect example of this blend of German, Mediterranean, and Slovenian culture. The old town is a blend of Baroque, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau buildings, watched over by a medieval castle. Cut through the gardens of Tivoli Park to the National Museum of Contemporary History for a history of modern Slovenia, featuring crumbled statues of Stalin and a recreation of a WWI trench.
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1. Fountain of Three Carniolan Rivers (Vodnjak treh kranjskih rek)
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A few steps away from the Town Hall you will find the Fountain of Three Carniolan Rivers or Robba Fountain (named after its creator). Modelled on famous Roman fountains, it has an obelisk and the sculptures of the three river gods adorning it are believed to represent three Carniolan rivers: the Sava, the Ljubljanica and the Krka. A cultural monument of national importance, in 2006 it was decided to replace it with a replica and place the original fountain in the National Gallery for protection and safekeeping.
2. Vodnik Square (Vodnikov trg)
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4.0 based on 499 reviews
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Vodnik Square spans the area from the Dragon Bridge across Pogačar Square to the Triple Bridge. It is named after Valentin Vodnik, a Slovene priest of historical importance and there is a towering monument with a statue in the square to commemorate him. Across the street from the monument is a path leading to Castle Hill. The square is also part of the very busy outdoor Central Market with lots of stalls selling fruits, vegetables and other foodstuffs together with artisan products, clothes and other accessories.
3. Ljubljanica River Barrier
4. Marijin steber
5. Vodnik Monument
6. Gustav Mahler statue
7. Spomenik Sidro
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