Crystal Palace, Ljubljana, Modern skyscraper in Jarše, Slovenia
Crystal Palace is a modern skyscraper in Jarše with a reflective glass facade that bounces sunlight across the BTC City shopping center. The 22-story building contains retail spaces, offices, a wellness center, and a congress hall, all accessible through BTC City's transportation network.
Construction began in 2009 and reached final height by September 2010, with workers completing roughly one floor every eight days. The project marked a turning point in Slovenia's approach to vertical urban development and contemporary building.
The building symbolizes Ljubljana's embrace of contemporary urban development and shapes how the city presents itself as a modern economic hub. It demonstrates how the city has integrated new architecture into its identity.
The building is easily reached through BTC City's extensive transportation network, which offers various parking options and public transit connections. Interior spaces are generously designed, making it straightforward to navigate between the different functional areas.
The structure has support columns that extend outward to the second floor, giving the tower a distinctive tapered form as it rises. This architectural feature makes the building instantly recognizable when viewed from different angles.
Location: Jarše
Location: Ljubljana
Inception: 2011
Official opening: May 2011
Floors above the ground: 22
Website: http://kristalna-palaca.com
GPS coordinates: 46.06692,14.54132
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00
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