Mestni trg, Pedestrian square in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Mestni trg is a car-free square in Ljubljana's old town featuring layered architecture from different periods and a central fountain as its focal point. The space is bordered by the Town Hall, shops, and restaurants that line the surrounding buildings.
The square took shape in medieval times as a marketplace linking the upper and lower sections of the town and facilitating trade. This central role in the city's structure has persisted through centuries of change.
The square serves as the social heart of the old town, where locals gather and tourists experience the blend of everyday city life with historical surroundings. The mix of shops, restaurants, and street activity reflects how this space continues to function as Ljubljana's central meeting point.
The square is easy to reach from all directions and offers plenty of seating under trees and in the surrounding cafes for relaxing. You can walk through at a leisurely pace, browsing shops or simply sitting to watch the daily activity unfold.
The Robba Fountain, dating to the 1750s, stands at the square's center and features detailed carved figures representing local waterways and symbolic meaning for the city. Few visitors realize the fountain's sculptures tell a specific story about Ljubljana's geography and heritage.
Location: Ljubljana
Address: Mestni trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
GPS coordinates: 46.04936,14.50668
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
Slovenia covers some 7,800 square miles (20,000 square kilometers) between the Alps and the Adriatic, offering a concentration of different landscapes from the Julian Alps to the coast. The karst caves of Postojna and Škocjan rank among Europe's most extensive underground systems, while lakes such as Bled and Bohinj sit in glacial valleys. Medieval fortifications like Predjama Castle, built into a cliff face, and Ljubljana Old Town with its preserved architecture document the region's history. Triglav National Park encompasses Slovenia's highest mountain range and provides hiking routes through valleys like Soča, passes such as Vršič, and plateaus including Velika Planina. The Adriatic coastal town of Piran preserves Venetian architecture, while smaller places like Ptuj show Roman and medieval remains. Waterfalls such as Savica and Peričnik, springs like Zelenci, and gorges including Vintgar and Tolmin demonstrate the variety of Slovenian natural landscapes between mountains and Mediterranean.
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