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Water Fountain

12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 25th 2016

Filed under Holidays, Piran & Ljubljana 2015

Hotel Park Ljubljana is a part of urban beat in the heart of Ljubljana as well as being a part of nature – it is situated in the park in the pedestrian area. It is well known for its warmth and hospitality, committed to sustainable development, encouraging respect for the environment and connecting with local [...]

12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 22nd 2016

Filed under Art, Holidays, Piran & Ljubljana 2015

Ivan Hribar

Ivan Hribar (19 September 1851 – 18 April 1941) was a Slovene and Yugoslav banker, politician, diplomat and journalist. During the start of the 20th century, he was one of the leaders of the National Progressive Party, and one of the most important figures of Slovene liberal nationalism. Between 1896 and 1910, he was the mayor of Ljubljana (nowadays the capital of Slovenia),[1] and [...]

8 Comments CherryPie on Apr 22nd 2016

Filed under Faith Foundations, Heritage, Holidays, Piran & Ljubljana 2015

Church of the Heart of Jesus

6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 19th 2016

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Castle Chapel of St George

The chapel is one of the oldest parts of Ljubljana Castle.

According to the emperor’s document from 1489 the chapel was consecrated to St. George, St. Pancras and the emperor Helena. The original chapel entrance was on the northern side, leading up thirteen steps, which are still in use today. Later the entrance to the chapel [...]

6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 18th 2016

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