Rediscovering Jože Plečnik’s Architectural Legacy in Historic Towns of Slovenia

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Rediscovering Jože Plečnik’s Architectural Legacy in Historic Towns of Slovenia

As part of our summer special, we’re excited to revisit a blog originally published by the Association of the Historic Towns of Slovenia for the 150th anniversary of Jože Plečnik’s birth in 2022. This recycled piece not only celebrates Plečnik’s monumental influence on European architecture but also connects seamlessly with our latest updates on new accommodations and renovations in Slovenia.

Rediscovering Jože Plečnik’s Architectural Legacy in Historic Towns of Slovenia

This recycled blog from the Association of the Historic Towns of Slovenia revisits the celebrated legacy of Jože Plečnik, marking his profound impact on architecture. Originally written for the 150th anniversary of Plečnik's birth in 2022, the article emphasizes not only his renowned work in Ljubljana but also his significant contributions to various historic towns across Slovenia.

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Plečnik’s innovative designs are celebrated in Ljubljana, where his work is UNESCO World Heritage-listed, but his influence extends far beyond the capital. The blog explores his architectural footprint in several historic towns, including Jesenice, Tržič, Škofja Loka, Radovljica and Kamnik.

Read the recycled blog on Plečnik's legacy

For those interested in diving deeper into Plečnik’s world, we recommend a special podcast episode published in January. In this episode of Feel Slovenia the Podcast, Dr. Noah Charney explores Plečnik’s genius and his significant role in modern architecture with experts Ana Porok of the Plečnik House Museum and Peter Krečič, former director of the Architecture Museum of Ljubljana.

 

 

 

This article is part of an exciting partnership with with the Association of Historical Towns of Slovenia. The partnership aims to bring you captivating stories from the historical towns nestled across Slovenia. As a regular feature of News from Slovenia, delivered to our valued subscribers, readers can expect to discover exciting stories from these timeless cities in the coming months. The contents for this article were provided by the Association of Historical Towns of Slovenia.

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