What to do and see in Ljubljana, Upper Carniola Region: The Best Monuments & Statues

September 17, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

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)

Mestni trg, Ljubljana Slovenia
Excellent
28%
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42%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
1%
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4.0 based on 203 reviews

Fountain of Three Carniolan Rivers (Vodnjak treh kranjskih rek)

Reviewed By petecmalta - Island of Malta, Malta

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)

Ljubljana Slovenia
Excellent
40%
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42%
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16%
Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 499 reviews

Vodnik Square (Vodnikov trg)

Reviewed By petecmalta - Island of Malta, Malta

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

Ambrozev Trg, Ljubljana Slovenia http://www.visitljubljana.com/en/activities/sightseeing/1892/poidetail.html
Excellent
22%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
6%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 18 reviews

Ljubljanica River Barrier

4. Marijin steber

Levstikov trg, Ljubljana Slovenia
Excellent
0%
Good
75%
Satisfactory
25%
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0%
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0%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Marijin steber

5. Vodnik Monument

Dolnicharjeva ulica 1, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia
Excellent
17%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
17%
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0%
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Vodnik Monument

Reviewed By jambolaja - Ljubljana, Slovenia

This statue is located in the main market. He was a poet, priest, enlightened teacher, and translator.

6. Gustav Mahler statue

Hribarjevo nabrezje, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia
Excellent
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Good
67%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Gustav Mahler statue

7. Spomenik Sidro

Kongresni trg, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia http://spomeniki.blogspot.com/2014/02/ljubljana-spomenik-sidro.html
Excellent
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Good
50%
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50%
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Spomenik Sidro

8. Spomenik Edvardu Kardelju

Trg republike, Ljubljana Slovenia
Excellent
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Good
40%
Satisfactory
60%
Poor
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3.5 based on 5 reviews

Spomenik Edvardu Kardelju

9. Znamenje svete Trojice

Kongresni trg, Ljubljana Slovenia
Excellent
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Good
55%
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45%
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3.5 based on 11 reviews

Znamenje svete Trojice

10. Fontana Evropa

Kongresni trg 12, Ljubljana 1000 Slovenia
Excellent
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50%
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50%
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3.5 based on 12 reviews

Fontana Evropa

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