Prešeren Grove

Prešeren Grove is a tree-filled park in Kranj located between Gregorčič Street and Partisan Street, featuring walking paths, benches, and multiple monuments. The landscaped grounds include shaded areas and organized pathways that allow visitors to move through the space comfortably.

This space began as Kranj's town cemetery in 1798 and underwent transformation into a memorial park before World War II. The change preserved gravestones of notable Slovenes while creating a place dedicated to remembrance.

The park honors France Prešeren, whose poetry became Slovenia's national anthem, with monuments celebrating his legacy and other important Slovenian figures. Walking through the space, you notice the inscriptions and memorials that connect the place to the nation's cultural identity.

Admission is free and the park welcomes visitors throughout the day, allowing you to explore the pathways and monuments at your own pace. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended since you will be walking along the various trails.

The grounds hold one of Europe's earliest monuments commemorating victims of fascist violence, erected in 1931. It honors antifascists from Bazovica and Vladimir Gortan, marking a rare historical moment when organized remembrance against fascism took shape.