Eastern Slovenia
The Water Tower, built between 1451 and 1473, is part of the city wall and ramparts. Many of the blocks used are of Roman origin.
Must-see attractions in Slovenia
The Julian Alps
The 16th-century granary at Spodnji trg's northern end is where the town's grain stores, collected as taxes, were once kept.
Ljubljana
Spanning the picturesque canal called Gradaščica, this bridge was designed in 1932 by local architect Jože Plečnik.
Ptuj
On the northern side of Slovenski trg are several interesting buildings, including the 16th-century Provost’s House.
Maribor
Behind the plague pillar in Glavni trg is the Town Hall, built in 1565 by Venetian craftsmen living in Styria.
Ptuj
Ptuj's newly opened city gallery concentrates on contemporary art with a particular emphasis on local artists.
Ptuj
Ptuj's baroque Old Town Hall is one of several interesting buildings on the northern side of Slovenski trg.
Piran
The aquarium gets mixed reviews: overall it's small and overpriced, but may be something for a rainy day.
Southeastern Slovenia
This main-street landmark has a pretty pale-yellow exterior and bell tower, and dates from the 1780s.
Ptuj
The Late Gothic House, dating from about 1400, has an unusual projection held up by a Moor's head.
Ptuj
Ptuj castle’s Renaissance Peruzzi Portal (1570) adorns the castle approach from Grajska ulica.
Ljubljana
Small gallery spotlighting contemporary Slovenian and international architecture and architects.
Ljubljana
Cutting-edge contemporary art gallery with a studenty vibe in the heart of the Old Town.
Ptuj
This monument to St Florian (1745) stands in the northwest corner of Mestni Trg.
Koper
Just off Trg Brolo is the disused Church of St James dating to the 14th century.
Southeastern Slovenia
Houses a bright, interesting take on the history of the town and Bela Krajina.
Ugly Duckling Gallery of Erotic Art
Eastern Slovenia
Located in a former peep show, this gallery exhibits erotica-related art.
The Julian Alps
The gateway to the Old Town, Maistrov trg was the site of the upper town gates in the 15th century. It was the most vulnerable part of Kranj; the steep…
Ljubljana
Between Stari trg Nos 11 and 15, the lovely rococo Schweiger House is easily recognisable for its large Atlas supporting an upper balcony. The figure has…
Southeastern Slovenia
The Commandery of the Teutonic Knights, the grey building with stone reliefs across the square to the southeast of the castle, was originally built in the…
Slovenian Firefighters’ Museum
Southeastern Slovenia
Metlika was the first town in Slovenia to have its own fire brigade (1869), commemorated by the Slovenian Firefighters’ Museum, which is just outside the…
Ljubljana
To the north of Prešernov Trg, on the corner of Trubarjeva cesta and Miklošičeva cesta, is this delightful secessionist palace building from 1903, which…
Ljubljana
The column in the centre of Trg Francoske Revolucije recalls Napoleon’s Illyrian Provinces (1809–13), when Slovene was taught in schools for the first…
Ljubljana
Local architect Jože Plečnik added this distinctive pyramid to the Roman wall, south of the centre, during renovations of the wall carried out in the…
Ljubljana
The Hauptmann House stands diagonally across the square from the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation and is a secessionist gem from the early 20th…
Ljubljana
The strange cone in Pogarčarjev trg was erected in honour of local architect Jože Plečnik in 1993. It represents the parliament building he designed but…
The Julian Alps
Radovljica's colourful main square is the town’s leading attraction, lined with houses from the 16th century. Mali House has a barely visible picture of…
Ljubljana
In the castle’s southern wing, the Pentagonal Tower occasionally hosts changing exhibitions, smaller concerts and theatrical performances.
Southeastern Slovenia
Parts of this large manor-like building date from the mid-12th century, but much of it has been restored and renewed. It now houses administrative offices.
Ljubljana
The one-time Cooperative Bank was designed by Ivan Vurnik, and the red, yellow and blue geometric patterns were painted by his wife Helena in 1922.
Southeastern Slovenia
The desanctified Church of the Holy Spirit at the southeastern end of the Old Town was built in 1487 and is now used as a cultural venue.
The Julian Alps
On Radovljica's colourful main square, photogenic Koman House is identified by a baroque painting of St Florian on its facade.
Lake Bled
Surrounded by park at the lake's eastern edge, the hall hosts events, exhibitions and concerts.
