Turjak Fountain
Turjak Fountain is a work of art in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Turjak Fountain is situated nearby to the art gallery Galerija 22, as well as near the research institute Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include National and University Library of Slovenia and Ljubljana Castle.
National and University Library of Slovenia
Library
Photo: Vladimir Yaitskiy, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The National and University Library, established in 1774, is one of the most important national educational and cultural institutions of Slovenia. It is located in the centre of Ljubljana, between Auersperg Street, Gentry Street, and Vega Street, in a building designed by the architect Jože Plečnik in the years 1930–31 and constructed between 1936 and 1941. National and University Library of Slovenia is situated 130 metres west of Turjak Fountain.
Ljubljana Castle
Castle
Photo: LjGrad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ljubljana Castle is a castle complex standing on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is a key landmark of the town. Originally a medieval fortress, it was probably constructed in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century. Ljubljana Castle is situated 280 metres northeast of Turjak Fountain.
Cobblers‘ Bridge
Bridge
Photo: Smihael, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Cobblers' Bridge or the Shoemakers' Bridge is a pedestrian bridge crossing the river Ljubljanica in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It connects two major areas of medieval Ljubljana.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ljubljana and Center District.
Ljubljana
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Ljubljana is the small but delightful capital of Slovenia. While the city's population had grown to 295,500 in 2020, the sights and amenities are concentrated in the charming old centre.
Center District
Suburb
The Center District, or simply the Center, is a district of the City Municipality of Ljubljana in the centre of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It has an area of about 5 square kilometres.
Trnovo
Suburb
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Trnovo District, or simply Trnovo, is a district of the City Municipality of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.
Turjak Fountain
- Type: Work of art
- Description: fountain in Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Categories: water well, fountain, and tourism
- Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
46.04782° or 46° 2′ 52″ northLongitude
14.50533° or 14° 30′ 19″ eastInception
1959Open location code
8FRP2GX4+44OpenStreetMap ID
way 1035463643OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=fountainOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=artworkWikidata ID
Q60356695
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In Other Languages
From German to Slovenian—“Turjak Fountain” goes by many names.
- German: “Turjak Springbrunnen”
- Slovenian: “Turjaški vodnjak”
- Slovenian: “Vodnjak na Novem trgu”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Galerija 22 and Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts.
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