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Prešeren Square

A sight in Old Town, Ljubljana, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Prešeren Square in Old Town, Ljubljana
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Why go

Central square with the pink Franciscan Church and the poet Prešeren's statue.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ljubljana, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Gostilna Sokol and Triple Bridge. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Old Town
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ljubljana, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gostilna Sokol

    Traditional Slovenian inn near the Triple Bridge serving štruklji, sausages and game.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Triple Bridge

    Plečnik's trio of bridges linking Prešeren Square to the old town.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Odprta kuhna

    Friday open-air food market with dozens of Slovenian cooks and chefs on Pogačar Square.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Ljubljana Castle

    Hilltop castle with a viewing tower over the red roofs to the Julian Alps.

    Sight · 0.2 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Dvorni Bar

    Wine bar near Congress Square with a long list of Slovenian wines by the glass.

    Drinks · 0.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Central Market

    Open-air and covered market along Plečnik's riverside colonnade.

    Shopping · 0.2 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Prešeren Square is a stop on our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Ljubljana

2 more curated sights in Ljubljana. See the full Ljubljana guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Ljubljana run from 4°C in January to 27°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Prešeren Square itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Ljubljana from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ljubljana weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Prešeren Square, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Mestni trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Coordinates
46.04998, 14.50677
Destination
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Prešeren Square: quick answers

How much time do you need at Prešeren Square?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Prešeren Square. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Prešeren Square?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Start here for a walking loop of the old town.

Is Prešeren Square free?

Yes, we list Prešeren Square as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Prešeren Square?

Prešeren Square is at Mestni trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, in Old Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Prešeren Square?

Prešeren Square appears on Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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