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Republic Square

Republic Square
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Republic Square (Trg republike) is Ljubljana’s largest and most symbolically significant public space, located just west of the Old Town. Designed by architect Edvard Ravnikar in the 1960s, the square is a striking example of socialist modernist architecture, with clean lines, expansive open space, and monumental scale. It was here, on 25 June 1991, that Slovenia declared its independence from Yugoslavia, marking the square as a historic site of national pride. The square is framed by key institutions: the Slovenian Parliament building, the Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre, and the twin towers of TR3 and Ljubljanska Banka. At its center stands the Monument to the Revolution by Drago Tršar, unveiled in 1975, commemorating the struggle for freedom. Zvezda Park and the nearby Maximarket add greenery and urban vibrancy. Today, Republic Square hosts civic events, festivals, and public gatherings, offering visitors a powerful blend of architecture, history, and contemporary life.

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Republic Square (Trg republike) is the largest and one of the most significant public squares in Ljubljana, located in the historic center of the city. Designed by architect Edvard Ravnikar, it is surrounded by major landmarks including the Slovenian Parliament (National Assembly Building), the TR2 and TR3 office towers, the Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre, and the Maximarket department store. The square features the prominent Monument to the Revolution by Drago Tršar and is noted for its modernist and Brutalist architecture, contrasting with the Baroque and medieval styles found elsewhere in Ljubljana. Republic Square is a central hub for political, cultural, and public events, and is within easy walking distance of Tivoli Park, the National Gallery of Slovenia, the National Museum of Slovenia, and other key city attractions.

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