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The impressive National Museum of Slovenia is housed
in a lovely neo-Renaissance style palace, the most interesting and
popular of Ljubljana's many museums. The permanent exhibition
consists of archaeological material, displayed in chronological
order, such as ancient Palaeolithic artefacts discovered in Karst
cave sites and even the only Egyptian mummy in
Slovenia.
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Architect Joze Plecnik is largely responsible for the
city of Ljubljana being as neat and well-planned as it is, with his
insistence on classical lines and uniform dimensions. The renowned
architect's home and studio, furnished and equipped as he left it,
is open to the public twice a week. His influence is, however,
everywhere to be admired in the city at sites like the wide
Shoemaker's Bridge and the colonnaded market beside the
river.
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The imposing landmark castle towers over the city,
offering spectacular views of the Ljubljana River and the
attractive skyline of the old town, with the distant Alps providing
a backdrop. The medieval castle with its impressive tower, which
was added in the 19th century, is linked to the old town by a steep
cobbled street. The castle complex includes a museum, restaurant
and chapel.
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The magnificent Baroque cathedral, dedicated to the
patron saint of fishermen, dates from the early 18th century, but
was renovated and had beautiful carved bronze doors added for the
Pope's visit in 1996. The doors depict the development of
Christianity in Slovenia, and give on to a richly ornate interior
below the impressive cupola, and the stunning Giulio Quaglio
frescoes.
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