Miklošič Park, Urban park in Ajdovščina, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Miklošič Park is a square urban park in Ljubljana's Ajdovščina district, bounded by Miklošičeva, Cigaletova, Tavčarjeva and Dalmatinova streets. It was laid out in 1902–1906 to a plan by architect Maks Fabiani, with planting designed by Czech gardener Vaclav Hejnic. Lime trees line the edges, and the surrounding buildings have corner towers.
The park was designed by architect Maks Fabiani and built between 1902 and 1906 on the site of the former Slovenski Square. This project was part of the city's reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 1895.
The park is named after Franc Miklošič (1813–1891), the founder of scientific Slavistics. His portrait bust by sculptor Tine Kos stands on the old pedestal of the Franz Joseph I monument, erected in 1908 for the emperor's visit after the 1895 earthquake and removed after the First World War. Two large wingnut trees flank the bust.
The park can be entered from any of the four surrounding streets and is accessible throughout the day. The flat walking paths make it easy to move around, and benches are distributed throughout for rest and observation.
The four surrounding buildings all feature distinctive corner towers, making this the only complete Secession-style square layout in the city. No other public space in Ljubljana matches this unified architectural arrangement.
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