The Ljubljana Central market designed by Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik stretches between the Triple bridge and the Dragon bridge. It is positioned on the banks of Ljubljanica river and is next to the Ljubljana cathedral.
The colonnade that resembles the Bernini colonnade at the saint Peter's square was built between 1940 and 1944. Plečnik also planned to build a bridge that would connect the two banks of the river, however the bridge was not built until 2010 - 70 years later. The whole complex reflects renaissance influences and shelters a flower shop, butchers, fish market and numerous other shops.
Most museums and galleries in Ljubljana tend to be free on the first Sunday of the month.
The largest park in Ljubljana is Tivoli City Park. Located on the western outskirts of the Center District, it is just a five minute walk from Prešeren Square.
DESIGNED IN A TIME OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
Park was designed in 1813 by engineer Jean Blanchard, when Ljubljana was the capital of Illyrian provinces, a short-lived autonomous part of the Napoleonic French Empire. In 1880 they excavated the pond, that was later used for boating and ice skating.JAKOPIČ PROMENADE
Between 1921 and 1939 the park was renovated by the Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik, who designed the Jakopič Promenade. He created visual axis from Tivoli Castle through Cankar Street to Prešeren Square.
The wide path with chestnut trees on the sides firstly triggered uproar in the city, because that young trees did not provide enough shade. Today, this part of the park in one of the most popular sites in the city and a place of photography exhibitions.
SIGHTSEEING IN TIVOLI PARK
Boat house - Čolnarna
Boat house is a coffee shop, especially popular among locals on weekends. In the vicinity you can also find the sculpture of a boy with whistle, an old green house and the pond.
At the end of a Jakopič Promenade stands a Tivoli Castle, that was built in the 17th century and renovated in the 19th century in the Neoclassical style. In front of the castle you can find four iron dogs without tongues.
Rožnik hill
You can climb on a Rožnik hill, where you can find a church and local tavern.
Cekin Mansion
This mansion was built in 1720 and is a home to Museum of Contemporary History of Slovenia.
Tivoli Hall
Tivoli Hall
With numerous sport and cultural events is one of the most visited complex in Ljubljana.
The symbol of Ljubljana is the Ljubljana dragon and is also
depicted on the coat of arms of the City of Ljubljana. One of the bridges in
Ljubljana and a popular tourist spot is the Dragon bridge which has 4 Dragons
on each side guarding the bridge.
