Republic Square (Ljubljana)

Republic Square or Square of the Republic (Slovene: Trg republike), at first named Revolution Square, is the largest square in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.[1] It was designed in the second half of the 20th century by Edvard Ravnikar.[1] Independence of Slovenia was declared here on 26 June 1991.[1] The National Assembly Building stands at its northern side, and Cankar Hall at the southern side.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bartulovič, Alenka. "Trg republike" [Republic Square]. In Šmid Hribar, Mateja; Golež, Gregor; Podjed, Dan; Kladnik, Drago; Erhartič, Bojan; Pavlin, Primož; Ines, Jerele. Enciklopedija naravne in kulturne dediščine na Slovenskem – DEDI [Encyclopedia of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Slovenia] (in Slovenian). Retrieved 23 May 2012.
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Coordinates: 46°3′2.69″N 14°30′1.28″E / 46.0507472°N 14.5003556°E / 46.0507472; 14.5003556


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