Ljubljana Cathedral

Our first stop in our wandering was the Ljubljana Cathedral, officially named Saint Nicholas’s Church. We love checking out churches and cathedrals as the history, the architecture and the artistry is always amazing. Unfortunately the cathedral was closed so we had to make do with admiring the exterior with its sculptured bronze doors.

Originally, Ljubljana Cathedral was built in the early 18th century, and it is an easily recognizable landmark of the city with its green dome and twin towers.

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 is a depiction of Slovene history to commemorate the 1250th anniversary of Christianity in Slovenia. The side door, now named the Ljubljana Door, is decorated with portraits of the 20th-century bishops of Ljubljana.

There’s a spot on the front door (bottom right) that’s bright and shiny from everyone rubbing it for good luck! There are also carved statues in the external wall, as well as a colorful religious mural. It was disappointing that we could not experience the interior as I had read good things about it.Read more