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Ljubljana, Slovenia (April 2003)

Ljubljana has always been Slovenian, despite the fact that Slovenia has only been independent since 1991. The influence of the old Yugoslavia in Ljubljana is still quite strong, especially when it comes to it’s food and music. Many Serbs, Croats, and Bosnians stayed after the break-up of Yugoslavia, giving Ljubljana it's current Yugoslav flavor. Ljubljana is a very youthful city since one tenth of the city's population are students. Old meets new in Ljubljana with a blend of Medieval, Baroque, Renaissance and art nouveau architecture in the city’s Old Town center. There are also many charming squares and picturesque embankments and bridges along the Ljubljanica River. The overall atmosphere is that of a small town with charm and character.
Ljubljana, Slovenia cover page.
Ljubljana, Slovenia cover page.		 Map of Slovenia with the star indicating Ljubljana.
Map of Slovenia with the star indicating Ljubljana.		 One of four green dragons on the Dragon Bridge, two on each side, stand proudly to guard the bridge and the city of Ljubljana.
One of four green dragons on the Dragon Bridge, two on each side, stand proudly to guard the bridge and the city of Ljubljana.		 View of the Triple Bridge which crosses the Ljubljanica River. The original is in the middle flanked by 2 more recent bridges.
View of the Triple Bridge which crosses the Ljubljanica River. The original is in the middle flanked by 2 more recent bridges.
Me standing in Prešeren Square, the main square of Ljubljana.
Me standing in Prešeren Square, the main square of Ljubljana.		 Statue of the greatest Slovenian poet, France Prešeren in Prešeren Square.
Statue of the greatest Slovenian poet, France Prešeren in Prešeren Square.		 Decorative doorway near Prešeren Square.
Decorative doorway near Prešeren Square.		 The Franciscan Church built by the Augustinians, is a symbol of the city due to its central location at Prešeren Square.
The Franciscan Church built by the Augustinians, is a symbol of the city due to its central location at Prešeren Square.
Me standing in front of the Franciscan Church in Ljubljana. It stands out due to its red color.
Me standing in front of the Franciscan Church in Ljubljana. It stands out due to its red color.		 Side view of the Franciscan Church with pedestrians walking through Prešeren Square.
Side view of the Franciscan Church with pedestrians walking through Prešeren Square.		 Me standing on a Ljubljana street with Prešeren Square and the Franciscan Church in the background.
Me standing on a Ljubljana street with Prešeren Square and the Franciscan Church in the background.		 An example of typical Slovenian architecture near Prešeren Square.
An example of typical Slovenian architecture near Prešeren Square.
Interesting building with painted decorations on the top.
Interesting building with painted decorations on the top.		 A Baroque-style building in Ljubljana.
A Baroque-style building in Ljubljana.		 View of the Town Hall in Mestni trg, the Town Square, the oldest square of Ljubljana. The square is lined by Baroque townhouses.
View of the Town Hall in Mestni trg, the Town Square, the oldest square of Ljubljana. The square is lined by Baroque townhouses.		 A fountain with a Narcissus sculpture is located in the courtyard of the Town Hall.
A fountain with a Narcissus sculpture is located in the courtyard of the Town Hall.
View looking towards Ljubljana's Town Square.
View looking towards Ljubljana's Town Square.		 Fountain of the Carniolian Rivers by F. Robba built in 1751 in the center of Ljubljana's Town Square.
Fountain of the Carniolian Rivers by F. Robba built in 1751 in the center of Ljubljana's Town Square.		 Closer view of Fountain of the Carniolian Rivers.
Closer view of Fountain of the Carniolian Rivers.		 Detail of the sculptures spouting water into the fountain.
Detail of the sculptures spouting water into the fountain.
A fruit and vegetable market in Ljubljana with people shopping.
A fruit and vegetable market in Ljubljana with people shopping.		 Another outdoor market in Ljubljana.
Another outdoor market in Ljubljana.		 The market was crowded with shoppers.
The market was crowded with shoppers.		 That's me standing in a flower market.
That's me standing in a flower market.
This Slovenian tour guide conducted a tour in the afternoon. She was pointing out details of this model of Ljubljana.
This Slovenian tour guide conducted a tour in the afternoon. She was pointing out details of this model of Ljubljana.		 In 1902, this University Building was constructed (after the 1895 earthquake), where the old Provincial Palace once stood.
In 1902, this University Building was constructed (after the 1895 earthquake), where the old Provincial Palace once stood.		 View of the Church of the Ursulines dedicated to the Holy Trinity and built between 1718-1726.
View of the Church of the Ursulines dedicated to the Holy Trinity and built between 1718-1726.		 Unusual building in Ljubljana with circular designs on the façade.
Unusual building in Ljubljana with circular designs on the façade.
That's the tour group and guide walking in front of me next to this decorative stone building.
That's the tour group and guide walking in front of me next to this decorative stone building.		 The tour guide took us to the Church of Mary Our Helper, designed by the Venetian architect Domenico Rossi.
The tour guide took us to the Church of Mary Our Helper, designed by the Venetian architect Domenico Rossi.		 It was built on the spot where a 13th century Gothic church once stood.
It was built on the spot where a 13th century Gothic church once stood.		 The tour guide and our group. The adjacent complex to the church was formerly the convent of the order of Teutonic Knights.
The tour guide and our group. The adjacent complex to the church was formerly the convent of the order of Teutonic Knights.
Side view of St. James Parich Church in Ljubljana in Levstik Square. It is a Jesuit church.
Side view of St. James Parich Church in Ljubljana in Levstik Square. It is a Jesuit church.		 Partially restored after the earthquake of 1995, a new bell tower was substituted for 2 damaged ones.
Partially restored after the earthquake of 1995, a new bell tower was substituted for 2 damaged ones.		 A 17th century monument in Ljubljana with a statue of the Madonna on top.
A 17th century monument in Ljubljana with a statue of the Madonna on top.		 A quaint, narrow street in Ljubljana with an outdoor restaurant on the cobblestone street.
A quaint, narrow street in Ljubljana with an outdoor restaurant on the cobblestone street.
A typical street in Ljubljana.
A typical street in Ljubljana.		 Late afternoon view of the Ljubljanica River.
Late afternoon view of the Ljubljanica River.		 People crossing the Ljubljanica River on the Shoemaker's Bridge.
People crossing the Ljubljanica River on the Shoemaker's Bridge.		 As I passed over the Shoemaker's Bridge, some workmen were dredging the Ljubljanica River of metal junk on the bottom.
As I passed over the Shoemaker's Bridge, some workmen were dredging the Ljubljanica River of metal junk on the bottom.
The workman with a beer (and a beer gut) was standing over an old bike and debris from the Ljubljanica River.
The workman with a beer (and a beer gut) was standing over an old bike and debris from the Ljubljanica River.		 A Ljubljana street scene in Town Square at dusk.
A Ljubljana street scene in Town Square at dusk.

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