Bežigrad Stadium, Monument of national significance in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Bežigrad Stadium is a multi-purpose sporting venue in Ljubljana featuring tiered seating and balustrades enclosed by a brick wall with a large canopy supported by pseudo-Doric columns. The facility was designed to accommodate crowds and served as a key sports center for the city over many decades.
Construction began in 1925 for the Orel Society, a Catholic organization that promoted large sports gatherings, and the stadium was completed in 1941. The facility became a major venue for public events and sporting activities in the city for decades to follow.
The stadium hosted the first Yugoslav Eucharistic congress in 1935, drawing around 120,000 visitors for a major religious gathering. It later became home to the football club NK Olimpija Ljubljana, shaping the team's history until their departure.
The stadium is located at Vojkova cesta 100 in Ljubljana and has been closed since 2008 while awaiting development approvals and future plans. Visitors should check locally before visiting to understand current access conditions and any restrictions.
A memorial column at the southeastern corner of the enclosing wall displays a statue called The Windmill, designed by renowned architect Jože Plečnik. This artistic feature adds cultural significance to the grounds.
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