Cathedral of St Nicholas

Lonely Planet review

Dominating Pogačarjev trg is the Cathedral of St Nicholas. A church has stood here since the 13th century, but the existing twin-towered building dates from the start of the 18th century. Inside it's a palace of pink marble, white stucco and gilt, with frescoes by baroque master Giulio Quaglio and 19th-century artist Matevž Langus.

Have a look at the magnificent carved choir stalls, organ and the angels on the main altar - another Robba creation. Two stunning bronze doors were added in 1996 to commemorate the late Pope John Paul II's visit - the (main) west door facing the Bishop's Palace symbolises 1250 years of Christianity in Slovenia, and the six bishops on the south door fronting Ciril-Metodov trg depict the history of the Ljubljana diocese.