Ilirski steber, Memorial pillar in Revolution Square, Ljubljana, Slovenia
The Illyrian Column is a stone memorial on Revolution Square in Ljubljana that commemorates a specific period in history. The structure features sculptural reliefs and was designed by a prominent local architect.
The memorial marks the years when Ljubljana came under foreign rule and carried the name of an ancient region. This period brought changes to the city and left deep marks on local memory.
The inscriptions on the column come from a Slovenian poet who captured the meaning of this period for his people. You can read the words at the base and understand why this place matters for local identity.
The site sits at a central square, easy to reach on foot and near streetcar lines. You will find it near major streets that make it simple to locate and visit.
At the monument you can see an engraving displaying a historical map that shows how large the region was back then. This map helps visitors understand the extent of the territory from that time.
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