Castle
Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A hilltop castle above the old town, reached by a short funicular ride.
Square · Slovenia · Central Slovenia
Presernov Square
The central square, dominated by a pink church and a poet's statue.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Presernov Square matters
Presernov trg is the city's meeting place, with a salmon-pink church, a statue of the national poet and street musicians. It is a place to watch the world go by. Meet here, grab a gelato and let the street musicians set the mood.
Talking points
- A statue honours the national poet.
- The pink church dominates the view.
- It is a popular meeting spot.
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