Tivoli Pond, Recreational pond in Tivoli Park, Ljubljana, Slovenia
This rectangular body of water measures 140 meters long and 50 meters across, with wooden boardwalks extending along the western shore and a café positioned at the northwestern corner. Three natural sources feed the water, which ranges in depth from half a meter to one and a half meters throughout.
Ljubljana's city council commissioned the construction in 1880, originally designing the site as a water reservoir for fire suppression. By the early 1900s, frozen winter surfaces attracted skaters from across the city, transforming the utilitarian basin into a seasonal gathering place before a major renovation program updated the facilities in 2011.
An open-air summer library invites readers to enjoy books along the water's edge, while bronze sculptures and walking paths have long drawn residents seeking quiet outdoor spaces within the city's green corridor.
Two forest streams and a municipal supply line continuously provide fresh water to the facility. Visitors can reach the location via several paved paths from the city center, while the café and seating areas along the shore prove most accessible during warmer months when the surrounding park hosts regular activities.
The basin serves a dual function within the protected Tivoli-Rožnik Hill-Šiška Hill Landscape Park, providing both a controlled environment for local anglers and acting as a natural flood retention system for the surrounding urban watershed during periods of heavy rainfall.
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