Narodna galerija (National Gallery of Slovenia), Ljubljana
Editor's note: Due to renovation the entrance from Narodni dom is closed and the entrance from 24 Prešernova is obstructed. Access is not possible from the Gallery's side of the street, you have to walk on the other side and then cross the street to get to the entrance.
The National Gallery of Slovenia was founded in 1918, after the dissolution of Austria-Hungary and the establishment of the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs. Initially, the gallery was hosted in the Kresija Palace of Ljubljana, but in 1919 moved to its present location. The gallery hosts a permanent collection of art pieces from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The original Baroque-style Robba fountain can also be seen in the central glass gallery of the building, where it was placed after an extensive restoration in 2006.
The National Gallery of Slovenia was founded in 1918, after the dissolution of Austria-Hungary and the establishment of the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs. Initially, the gallery was hosted in the Kresija Palace of Ljubljana, but in 1919 moved to its present location. The gallery hosts a permanent collection of art pieces from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The original Baroque-style Robba fountain can also be seen in the central glass gallery of the building, where it was placed after an extensive restoration in 2006.
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Sight Name: Narodna galerija (National Gallery of Slovenia)
Sight Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia (See walking tours in Ljubljana)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia (See walking tours in Ljubljana)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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