Žale Cemetery
Žale Cemetery
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Žale Cemetery, highly influenced by architect Jože Plečnik, is an important monument of cultural heritage and is one of most signigicant European cemeteries.
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NickofSurrey
Surrey, UK708 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
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 great and good. Well worth an hour of your time. Came across the grave of Sfanko Premrl, who appeara ro have written the countries National Anthem!
Written September 14, 2021
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Carol K
New York City, NY440 contributions
Sep 2012 • Couples
This is a must-see sight for architecture lovers. The grand gateway and buildings behind it are the work of the eccentric, intensely religious, somewhat solitary architect Joze Plecnik, the most famous architect of Slovenia. He was called here in 1936 to design a new section of the cemetery for ceremonies rather than interments. Each structure is a modernized version of a traditional building type. The variety and interpretations of older buildings will arouse the admiration of those who know about pre-modern architecture. Several structures can be entered, and visitors will see his imaginative lamps, altar furnishings, etc.
I know a good deal about traditional buildings, and a fair amount about Plecnik, but my companion is not a professional in the field. He admired the buildings anyway, and the ingenuity that went into their design. This visit may not be for every tourist, but for those who want to see a creative mind at work, it rates five stars.
I know a good deal about traditional buildings, and a fair amount about Plecnik, but my companion is not a professional in the field. He admired the buildings anyway, and the ingenuity that went into their design. This visit may not be for every tourist, but for those who want to see a creative mind at work, it rates five stars.
Written August 25, 2013
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Miha P
Maribor, Slovenia8,931 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Žale are same place of remembrance as year ago. Memory and memorials, flowes and candels are around the visitors on this biggest cemetery of Slovenia. Tourist stop at Plečnik's Žale, locals go on to the graves. Visit is free for all. You need a guide to show you the best sculptures and design. All graves with names are on the net.
Written May 8, 2019
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nyk
nyk551 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
The cemetery architecture was different and good. If you like the works of Joze Plecnik , then you would love this place.
Written February 13, 2015
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Globetrotter045
Haacht, Belgium5,458 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
A huge and very peaceful cemetery in the outskirts of Ljubljana with a few beautiful grave monuments, old headstones and small chapels. The most striking monument is the ornamental entrance gate by the great architect Plečnik. You can get here easily by bus from Ljubljana centre.
Written November 5, 2018
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Kezy1
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Aug 2018 • Couples
We walked here from the city centre which was a pleasant 40 minute stroll. The entrance gates and chapels are beautiful. There was a funeral taking place whilst we were there, which made the visit a little strange as usually cemeteries of interest (such as Highgate in London or Pere Lachaise in Paris) are no longer in use.
Most of the graves are well-tended, but it was a shame to see that no one seems to be overly concerned with the upkeep of the Italian military section which was rather overgrown.
Spent about an hour or so wandering around, but could easily spend much longer (especially if you were seeking out specific graves.)
Most of the graves are well-tended, but it was a shame to see that no one seems to be overly concerned with the upkeep of the Italian military section which was rather overgrown.
Spent about an hour or so wandering around, but could easily spend much longer (especially if you were seeking out specific graves.)
Written August 20, 2018
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24LiZa
Ljubljana, Slovenia108 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
With a bit more knowledge about Slovenian history and architecture it's a great place to spend few hours and admire Plečnik's architecture, walk among graves of more or less significant people whose graves are among common people graves.
Written May 26, 2017
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Peter J
Sydney, Australia189 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Best known for its Plecnik architecture, it's the largest cemetery in Slovenia. It is well set out and, while most headstones are not as ornate as those in many other cemeteries I have visited, the setting among the trees make it very picturesque. It is an active cemetery and obviously well-visited by family and friends judging by the amount of flowers on the graves.
A small Jewish section, WWI & WWII graves, and other notables adds interest to the visit. Joggers can be seen running on the path through the cemetery.
We drove the short distance to the cemetery, however, a walk from the centre of town is possible.
A small Jewish section, WWI & WWII graves, and other notables adds interest to the visit. Joggers can be seen running on the path through the cemetery.
We drove the short distance to the cemetery, however, a walk from the centre of town is possible.
Written May 21, 2017
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Jure Janežič
Ljubljana, Slovenia49 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
Sightseeing of cemetary? Really??!! I would hardly believe that any one would like to do that. :)) But ... if name Plečnik sounds familiar to you and you are just in case an arhitect ... well I would understand. :))) Especially if you go to the entry point with a monumental columns and uniquely designed mortuaries behind. Rarely seen.
Written March 14, 2017
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Juliaguliadavies
Townsville, Australia188 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
i've not been to many cemeteries, however this one was something different - worth a look if you have easy transport to the area. the arty area is particularly amazing and there are also some areas with tributes to war veterans. lots of elaborate family graves also
Written December 24, 2016
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Tatiana S
Bergamo, Italy71 contributions
Buongiorno a tutti.mi sa dire qualcuno se in questo cimitero ieri hanno aperto il memoriale dei soldati russi?vogliamo andare a vedere e non sappiamo dove esattamente è.grazie mille
Miha P
Maribor, Slovenia8,931 contributions
Go as far to the northern side of the cemetery (Tomačevska street) and park on the left. Cross the road near the big bronze monument, dedicated to the victioms of war and in the shadow of it you can find Russian monument.
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