Saint Nicholas' Cathedral — Attraction in Upravna Enota Ljubljana

Katedrala svetega Nikolaja (St. Nicholas Cathedral) is a prominent Catholic cathedral located in the heart of Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia. It is also known as Ljubljana Cathedral or Stolnica in Slovene.

The construction of the cathedral began in the early 18th century, replacing a previous church that stood on the same site. The Baroque-style cathedral was designed by the Italian architect Andrea Pozzo and was completed in 1706. However, it underwent further renovations and modifications over the years.

The exterior of St. Nicholas Cathedral features a stunning green dome, which is one of the most recognizable symbols of Ljubljana's skyline. The facade is adorned with elaborate sculptures and intricate details, showcasing the grandeur of the Baroque architectural style. Inside, visitors can admire beautiful frescoes, altars, and statues that enhance the overall ornate interior.

The cathedral holds great religious significance for the Catholic community in Ljubljana and serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Ljubljana. It is not only a place of worship but also a significant cultural and historical landmark in the city.

Visitors to St. Nicholas Cathedral can attend Mass, explore the interior, and appreciate the religious art and architecture. The cathedral is open to the public, and entrance is generally free, although donations are appreciated to support the maintenance and preservation of the building.

The location of the cathedral in the city center makes it easily accessible, and it is often included in guided tours of Ljubljana's historical sites. It is also a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a serene and contemplative atmosphere within the...

Also named St. Nicholas' Cathedral. Originally, Ljubljana Cathedral was a Gothic church. In the early 18th century, it was replaced by a Baroque building. It is an easily recognizable landmark of the city with its green dome and twin towers and stands at Cyril and Methodius Square (Ciril-Metodov trg) by the nearby Ljubljana Central Market and Town Hall. The entrances have bronze sculptured doors from 1996, created at the 1250s anniversary of Christianity in the Slovenian territory and the visit of Pope John Paul II. The front door, now named the Slovene Door, bears a relief by Tone Demšar [sl] with a depiction of Slovene history to commemorate the 1250th anniversary of Christianity in Slovenia. The side door, now named the Ljubljana Door, was redesigned by Mirsad Begić [sl], who decorated them with portraits of the 20th-century bishops of Ljubljana. Subsequently, an automatic electric door has been added beyond the main door. The facades of the church are decorated with 19th-century and 20th-century niches containing statues of bishops and saints, with Baroque frescoes, and with ancient Roman tombstones and some others named the Thalnitscher stone monument collection (Dolničarjev lapidarij), which was created in the early 18th century at the initiative of the historian Johann Gregor...

The Cathedral of St.Nicholas is the seat of bishops of Ljubljana and the most important church in the town. The first church stood here already in the 13th century and was dedicated to St.Nicholas who was the protector of the fishermen in Ljubljana. Today's cathedral was built between 1701 and 1706 in baroque style and was blessed on 8th May 1707. The main architect was the renowned Italian architect from Rome Andrea Pozzo. The cupola,which is 24m high, was built much later, in 1841. The frescoes in the cupola are the work of the Slovenian painter Matevz Langus. All the other frescoes in the interior and also on the exterior walls of the church are the work of the Italian painter Giuglio Quaglia. On the exterior walls are built in some decorations from the old church and also some tombstones from the Roman times. The church is worth to visit even for those who simply love art and history. Worth to take a look at are also both doors of the church. They were made in 1996 and blessed in the same year by the then Pope John Paul II. who was visiting Slovenia. He is also depicted on the main door along with some events and personalities from the Slovene history. On the other door are depicted the most important bishops of Ljubljana...