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Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, Ljubljana

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Admire the elaborate details of Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, known for its high-Baroque exterior and the distinctive pinkish color of its outside walls. Dominating the square on the left bank of the Ljubljanica River, the church was built by Augustinian priests between 1646 and 1660, but Franciscans painted it red when they took over in the 18th century. The three sets of stairs lead to the main entrance with a copper statue of the Madonna with Child standing at the top of the gable. Notice the onion-shaped spires topping the bell towers by the presbytery. The original 19th-century wall paintings were damaged by the 1895 earthquake and the new frescoes were painted in 1930s. Don't miss the highlight of the interior: the Baroque main altar carved by Francesco Robba in 1738. Make Franciscan Church of the Annunciation a part of your Ljubljana vacation plans using our Ljubljana online route planner.
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  • Beautiful Pink church in the city centre facing the triple bridge and on the main square. The frescos inside are very beautiful including the stunning decor and the altar too is amazing. It is free... 
    Beautiful Pink church in the city centre facing the triple bridge and on the main square. The frescos inside are very beautiful including the stunning decor and the altar too is amazing. It is free...  more »
  • This church was constructed in the 17th century, replacing a much older church. The current building is of an early Baroque design that still retains some gothic elements such as flying buttresses... 
    This church was constructed in the 17th century, replacing a much older church. The current building is of an early Baroque design that still retains some gothic elements such as flying buttresses...  more »
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  • The Franciscan Monastery and the Church of the Annunciation are the two buildings contributing most significantly to the appearance of the Prešernov trg square, the central square in Ljubljana. Until the end of the 18th century, the monastery was the home of Augustine monks. The Church of the Annunciation was built between 1646 and 1660. Its façade, completed around 1700, rebuilt in the 19th century and renovated in 1993, is adorned with a copper statue of St. Mary, Ljubljana's largest Madonna statue.
  • Beautiful church, free entry you can just go inside, absolutely worth it and beautiful. Visited in January so had a nativity display and it was beautiful.

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