Castle
Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A hilltop castle above the old town, reached by a short funicular ride.
Church, mosque or temple · Slovenia · Central Slovenia
Ljubljana Cathedral
A baroque cathedral with green domes and ornate bronze doors.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Ljubljana Cathedral matters
St Nicholas Cathedral is easy to spot by its green dome. Inside there is a richly painted baroque interior, and the bronze doors display scenes from local church history. Step inside to see the interior and look closely at the doors to pick out the scenes.
Talking points
- Its green dome is a landmark.
- Bronze doors tell local history.
- The interior is richly decorated.
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