An important monument of architectural and cultural heritage, Žale Cemetery contains the gravesites of many noted Slovenians, including that of architect Joze Plecnik. The cemetery's finest features remain its chapels, ornamental gates, and colonnades, the work of Plecnik. Plecnik himself is buried at the this site, so you can pay homage to him in the main area A. Plan my Ljubljana trip by asking Inspirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
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Recommended to go here by a waiter for its Plecnic architecture. A 30 min walk from city centre on a boiling hot day. Very interesting cemetary. 93 acres. Lovely setting, and contains Slovenia's... more »
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a silent and beautiful place to wander around and to visit the different monumets to the fallen soldiers of both world wars from several countries more »
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Quiet, nature
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Vast cemetery. Nice place for a walk, lots to discover.
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