French Revolution Square (Trg Francoske Revolucije)
French Revolution Square (Trg Francoske Revolucije)
French Revolution Square (Trg Francoske Revolucije)
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,521 contributions
Apr 2023
The French Revolution Square has been around since 1793, when it was known as Križniški trg, after the German Knights who lived there. Today, it’s a pleasant public square. There’s several monuments in the square and the most significant buildings are the Križanke Summer Theatre and Galerija Vžigalica. The City Museum is also very close by. Not a tourist hotspot, but a nice place to soak up some culture.
Written 27 April 2023
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Miha P
Maribor, Slovenia8,933 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
The square has nothing with revolution. It is place with many cultural institutions around: National library (architect Jože Plečnik), City museum and small place for exhibition, small Baroque church and Križanke monastery, transformed in a summer festival place by architect Plečnik. Main point of the square is an obelisk, dedicated to Illirian provinces and to Napoleon. You can go to a concert, to an exhibition or just around the place to look at architecture and monuments.
Written 2 December 2016
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Jure
Brussels, Belgium15 contributions
Again, the wrong picture. Regardless of that, the French revolution square is a monument to the time Napoleon's forces spent in our region which, surprisingly, was a rather positive experience. This is commemorated by a monument, but apart from that, all this square has to offer is a sit-down at Le petit cafe, where one can enjoy great coffe and delicious snacks
Written 9 March 2012
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57Paolo57
Udine, Italy148 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
An unique slovenien great obelique monument to the memory of Napoleon is in the centre of the square, with a very nice lunch bar in front of it.
Written 14 April 2016
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sarah4000
Ljubljana, Slovenia17 contributions
Nov 2011
A lovely statue in the center, with Le Petit Cafe (serving international as well as local food) across from Krizanke where concerts and outdoor events are held.
Written 8 April 2012
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia21,349 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This is an amazing area, to visit which has some awesome architectural structures , monuments, and the odd ruin to admire, so worth a visit,
Written 26 March 2024
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SnowyShasta
Portland, OR2,329 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This square is across the river from the Old Town and a couple blocks in. It wasn't especially scenic, but we did stop and take a look at the obelisk of Napoleon that is on it. Napoleon apparently made Ljubljana the capital of some of his provinces, and recognized their Slovenian language, so he is still looked up to here; thus the monument (I believe officially named the Illyrian Monument). The square is fairly near the National Library.
Written 28 September 2023
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CatharineB
Ottawa, Canada1,641 contributions
May 2023
This square is essentially an open lot parking lot – we parked our car rental here as it was close to our accommodations. There were some interesting buildings such as the former palace of Count Maursberg, which today is the home of the Municipal Museum of Ljubljana.
The entire southwestern part of Old Ljubljana belonged to the order of the Teutonic Knights, the Knights of the Cross (Krizniki), therefore the entire complex around the French Revolution Square is still called Krizanke.
The Knights of the Cross occupied the place in the 13th century, and established a monastery and a church in the name of Saint Mary.
While walking to our car, we came across an obelisk dedicated to the Illyrian republics founded by Napoleon, and in fact in memory of Napoleon. Napoleon's head rises in honor from the column, and below it are engraved rhymes from the "Ode on the Illyrian Republics" by the Slovenian poet Vodnik. Inside the column are buried the ashes of a French soldier who was killed in 1813 in a battle against the Austrians. The Slovenians appreciate Napoleon, who gave them a very short period of freedom from the yoke of the Austrians. Napoleon designated Ljubljana the capital of his “Illyrian provinces,” 1809-1816, and the monument is thus known as the “Illyrian Monument.”
The entire southwestern part of Old Ljubljana belonged to the order of the Teutonic Knights, the Knights of the Cross (Krizniki), therefore the entire complex around the French Revolution Square is still called Krizanke.
The Knights of the Cross occupied the place in the 13th century, and established a monastery and a church in the name of Saint Mary.
While walking to our car, we came across an obelisk dedicated to the Illyrian republics founded by Napoleon, and in fact in memory of Napoleon. Napoleon's head rises in honor from the column, and below it are engraved rhymes from the "Ode on the Illyrian Republics" by the Slovenian poet Vodnik. Inside the column are buried the ashes of a French soldier who was killed in 1813 in a battle against the Austrians. The Slovenians appreciate Napoleon, who gave them a very short period of freedom from the yoke of the Austrians. Napoleon designated Ljubljana the capital of his “Illyrian provinces,” 1809-1816, and the monument is thus known as the “Illyrian Monument.”
Written 18 June 2023
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Aleksandar
Belgrade, Serbia8,214 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
One could hardly expect to see this kind of monument in any other place but France, and its neighbour countries perhaps.
But here it is, a Napoleon tribute in Ljubljana. Very interesting place.
But here it is, a Napoleon tribute in Ljubljana. Very interesting place.
Written 7 June 2019
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Marie Annette K
Seoul, South Korea135 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
A pleasant place to walk to and take pictures, see around and that is about it. Away from the city buzz.
Written 22 December 2017
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