Experts' Choice Award National and University Library
What the experts agree on
Jože Plečnik's architectural masterpiece from the 1930s stuns with its distinctive mixed-material facade of brick, stone, and concrete. The dramatic interior—featuring black marble, ornate chandeliers, and symbolic details like horse-head
“To appreciate this great man’s philosophy, enter through the main door (note the horse-head doorknobs) on Turjaška ulica – you’ll find yourself in near darkness, entombed in black marble. ”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Built from 1936 to 1941, the National Library is architect Jože Plečnik's secular masterpiece." Full review
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Don't miss the beautiful horsehead door handles on the main entrance.
Frommer's "Remarkable for the unusual and fascinating design of its exterior walls; part brick, part concrete, and part stone...rich furnishings and eye-catching chandeliers." Full review
New York Times
