Vodnik Monument

The Vodnik Monument or the Monument to Valentin Vodnik stands at Vodnik Square in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, in the immediate vicinity of the Ljubljana Central Market.

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Type: Memorial
Description: monument in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Also known as: “Valentin Vodnik”
Inscription: “Ne hčere ne sina po meni ne bo, dovolj je spomina, me pesmi pojo.”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ljubljana Cathedral and Dragon Bridge.

Ljubljana Cathedral

Church

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Ljubljana Cathedral, officially named Saint Nicholas's Church, also named Saint Nicholas's Cathedral, the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, or simply the Cathedral, is a cathedral in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.

Dragon Bridge

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The Dragon Bridge is a road bridge located in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It crosses the Ljubljanica River. between Kopitar Street and Ressel Street, to the north of the Ljubljana Central Market at Vodnik Square. Dragon Bridge is situated 150 metres northeast of Vodnik Monument.

Ljubljana Castle

Castle

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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 230 metres south of Vodnik Monument.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ljubljana and Center District.

Ljubljana

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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

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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.