{"id":30231,"date":"2026-04-03T16:06:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/joze-plecnik-v-zgodovinskih-mestih\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T08:27:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T08:27:25","slug":"joze-plecnik-in-slovenias-historical-towns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/en\/joze-plecnik-in-slovenias-historical-towns\/","title":{"rendered":"Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik in Slovenia\u2019s Historical Towns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"header-banner\" class=\"fullwidth mb64\"><div class=\"banner_img_wrapper\"><div class=\"desktop-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-03-Plecnik-zlozenka-naslovna-banner-1920x600px-ANG.jpg\" class=\"banner_img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-03-Plecnik-zlozenka-naslovna-banner-1920x600px-ANG.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-03-Plecnik-zlozenka-naslovna-banner-1920x600px-ANG-300x94.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-03-Plecnik-zlozenka-naslovna-banner-1920x600px-ANG-1024x320.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-03-Plecnik-zlozenka-naslovna-banner-1920x600px-ANG-1536x480.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"mobile-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-04-Plecnik-zlozenka-banner-430x663px-ANG.jpg\" class=\"banner_img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-04-Plecnik-zlozenka-banner-430x663px-ANG.jpg 430w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/2026-04-Plecnik-zlozenka-banner-430x663px-ANG-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"banner-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"content\"><div class=\"text-align-center max730\"><h1 class=\"title mb8 padding-top-40\">Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik in Slovenia\u2019s Historical Towns<\/h1><p class=\"subtitle mb24 uppercase font18\">SLOVENIA\u2019S GREATEST ARCHITECT<\/p><hr class=\"hr-short\"><p class=\"mt16 mb24\">The bridges, squares, and riverbanks of Ljubljana stand as a testament to the visionary genius of architect Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik, who transformed the city into a harmonious, human-scaled urban masterpiece. By thoughtfully integrating architecture, landscape, and public life, Ple\u010dnik created spaces that continue to shape Ljubljana\u2019s unique identity. Today, his innovative urban interventions are celebrated as exceptional achievements in public space design and are recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb16 wp-block-paragraph\">Ple\u010dnik\u2019s creativity is also celebrated and showcased in many Slovenian towns and cities, particularly in Slovenia\u2019s historical towns.<br>Discover Ple\u010dnik\u2019s works and legacy in Slovenia\u2019s historical towns.<br>Listen to what Dr. Noah Charney, art historian and renowned Ple\u010dnik expert, has to say about the architect in the video below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Plec\u030cnik v zgodovinskih mestih\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/zb15BBwU07c\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ple\u010dnik\u2019s Selected Works in Slovenia\u2019s Historical Towns<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mesta_kulture_slovenije-Plecnikovi_spomeniki-predlog2-1024x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mesta_kulture_slovenije-Plecnikovi_spomeniki-predlog2-1024x675.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mesta_kulture_slovenije-Plecnikovi_spomeniki-predlog2-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mesta_kulture_slovenije-Plecnikovi_spomeniki-predlog2-1536x1013.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mesta_kulture_slovenije-Plecnikovi_spomeniki-predlog2.png 1914w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>KAMNIK<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HOUSE FA\u00c7ADE ON MAISTROVA STREET<\/strong>:<br>The fa\u00e7ade of the house at Maistrova 2 forms part of Ple\u010dnik\u2019s broader vision for the comprehensive redesign of Kamnik\u2019s Main Square. The project was completed by his student and assistant Anton Bitenc. The building is distinguished by its striking sgraffito-decorated fa\u00e7ade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>KAMNIK MESTO RAILWAY STATION<\/strong>:<br>This railway station combines the ideas of Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik and his student Vinko Glanz. Ple\u010dnik contributed the design of the building\u2019s outer shell and its recognisable benches, lending the station a distinctive architectural expression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BAPTISTRY IN THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY<\/strong>:<br>Ple\u010dnik redesigned the baptistry beneath the choir loft with the assistance of two of his students, Erna Tom\u0161i\u010d and Majda Ne\u0159ima, creating a refined and harmonious sacred space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MEKINJE CEMETERY<\/strong>:<br>At the cemetery in Mekinje, Ple\u010dnik designed the Golob family tombstone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>KING ALEXANDER\u2019S HUNTING LODGE (Kamni\u0161ka Bistrica):<\/strong><br>Built in 1934 for the Royal Court of Yugoslavia, this hunting lodge is nestled in the picturesque Kamni\u0161ka Bistrica Valley beneath the majestic Kamnik\u2013Savinja Alps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CHAPEL OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE IN THE CHURCH OF ST JAMES<\/strong>:<br>Located within the Franciscan monastery church, the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre is considered one of Ple\u010dnik\u2019s most beautiful creations. He masterfully transformed the space, weaving rich symbolism into every detail \u2013 from the tabernacle and metal ceiling lamps to the door handles and decorative elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BRIDGE OVER THE NEVLJICA STREAM<\/strong>:<br>Featuring an elegant balustrade and concrete lanterns adorned with stylised classical vases, the bridge was designed in detail by Ple\u010dnik\u2019s student and assistant Anton Bitenc, following the architect\u2019s original concept.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TOMBSTONES AT THE \u017dALE CEMETERY<\/strong>:<br>The old cemetery contains several family tombstones designed by Ple\u010dnik, combining architectural sophistication with sculptural artistry. <br>Look for the monuments of the Poto\u010dnik, Terpinc, Frolich, Wieltscling, von Franch and \u0160ubelj families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1cdd25f54986fbbd1a1ea993e82636a\"><strong><strong>STELE CANDLE WORKSHOP INTERIOR AND PLE\u010cNIK CANDLES:<\/strong><\/strong><br>The Stele House tells the story of a long family tradition of candle-making and honey-based products, as well as the close friendship between master craftsman Janko Stele and Ple\u010dnik. The architect designed the furnishings of the family room in his distinctive style and created designs for the unique Ple\u010dnik candles, available exclusively at Stele House. Visitors can also participate in candle-painting workshops inspired by Ple\u010dnik\u2019s designs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FRANCISCAN MONASTERY LIBRARY INTERIOR<\/strong>:<br>Founded in 1627 and home to more than 10,000 works, including valuable incunabula, the library was enhanced by Ple\u010dnik\u2019s plans for its interior arrangement and furnishings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RESTORATION OF THE CHURCH OF ST BENEDICT (Zgornje Stranje)<\/strong>:<br>The restoration of the church was designed by Ple\u010dnik together with his student, architect Majda Ne\u0159ima. The project also stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of the local artisans who took part in the renovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>BAPTISTRY IN THE CHURCH OF ST GEORGE<\/strong> (Nevlje)<\/strong>:<br>The conversion of a side altar dedicated to the Virgin Mary into a baptistry is one of Ple\u010dnik\u2019s earliest examples of this type of intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div id=\"metaslider-id-30389\" style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-30389 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Ple\u010dnik v Kamniku - ANG\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_30389\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_30389\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30390 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"Bozji-grob2_Klemen-Brumec-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Bozji-grob2_Klemen-Brumec-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30390 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Bo\u017eji grob2_Klemen Brumec\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Holy Sepulchre in the Church of St. James<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30391 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"IMG_2885-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_2885-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30391 msDefaultImage\" title=\"IMG_2885\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Fa\u00e7ade of the House on Maistrova Street (Main Square)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30392 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"JV_20210611_095832_DxO-HDR-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JV_20210611_095832_DxO-HDR-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30392 msDefaultImage\" title=\"JV_20210611_095832_DxO-HDR\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Family House at Hi\u0161a Stele<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30393 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"Most-cez-NEvljico-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Most-cez-NEvljico-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30393 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Most cez NEvljico\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Bridge over the Nevljica River<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30394 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"Plecnikove-svece-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Plecnikove-svece-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30394 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Ple\u010dnikove sve\u010de\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Candles at Hi\u0161a Stele Inspired by Ple\u010dnik's Motifs<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30395 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"Cerkev-na-Sutni_Ales-Kosir-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-na-Sutni_Ales-Kosir-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30395 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Cerkev na \u0160utni_Ale\u0161 Ko\u0161ir\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Church of the Immaculate Conception of Mary on \u0160utna<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30396 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"Cerkev-stranje-notranjost2_Klemen-Brumec-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-stranje-notranjost2_Klemen-Brumec-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30396 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Cerkev stranje notranjost2_Klemen Brumec\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <div>Church of St. Benedict in Zgornje Stranje<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30397 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"Cerkev-stranje-notranjost4_Klemen-Brumec-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-stranje-notranjost4_Klemen-Brumec-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30397 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Cerkev stranje notranjost4_Klemen Brumec\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Church of St. Benedict in Zgornje Stranje<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30398 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"MIchelle_Filic_Kamnik_Zelezniska-postaja-Kamnik-mesto-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MIchelle_Filic_Kamnik_Zelezniska-postaja-Kamnik-mesto-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30398 msDefaultImage\" title=\"MIchelle_Filic_Kamnik_\u017delezni\u0161ka postaja Kamnik mesto\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Kamnik Railway Station<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30399 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:57:55\" data-filename=\"Dvorec-v-KB_Klemen-Brumec-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dvorec-v-KB_Klemen-Brumec-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30389 slide-30399 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Dvorec v KB_Klemen Brumec\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>King Alexander\u2019s Hunting Lodge (Kamni\u0161ka Bistrica)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>RADOVLJICA<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BREZJANKA PAVILION (Begunje na Gorenjskem)<\/strong>:<br>Brezjanka is a light and elegant open-air viewing pavilion designed by Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik as part of the Katzenstein Castle park. It was originally situated alongside a birch-lined avenue, from which it takes its name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>JO\u017dAMURKA PAVILION (Begunje na Gorenjskem)<\/strong>:<br>Conceived as both a chapel and a murka \u2013 a small holiday retreat \u2013 the Jo\u017eamurka Pavilion is built with brick and rough-hewn stone columns and a pebble-paved floor. The pavilion was intended as a place of prayer, contemplation, and quiet reflection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e5f4a9ecdef8bd4f39c95e5e1f88cff\"><strong>SQUARE IN FRONT OF THE PILGRIMAGE SHRINE (Brezje na Gorenjskem)<\/strong>:<br>Ple\u010dnik designed the square in front of Slovenia\u2019s most important pilgrimage shrine as a dignified gathering space capable of welcoming large numbers of pilgrims. The layout reflects his deep appreciation of sacred architecture and national symbolism. Visitors can also admire Ple\u010dnik\u2019s handcrafted wooden nativity scene in the nearby Nativity Museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-30295\" style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-30295 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Ple\u010dnik v Radovljici - ANG\" data-height=\"800\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_30295\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_30295\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30296 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 08:16:33\" data-filename=\"Jozamurka-Redovnice--scaled-1100x800.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jozamurka-Redovnice--scaled-1100x800.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30295 slide-30296 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Jo\u017eamurka - Redovnice\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Jo\u017eamurka Pavilion<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30297 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 08:16:33\" data-filename=\"sencnica-brezjanka-begunje_JKolman_SM-scaled-1100x800.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/sencnica-brezjanka-begunje_JKolman_SM-scaled-1100x800.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30295 slide-30297 msDefaultImage\" title=\"sen\u010dnica brezjanka begunje_JKolman_SM\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Brezjanka Pavilion<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30298 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 08:16:33\" data-filename=\"F012499-brezje_bazilika_miran_kambic-photo-m-1100x800.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/F012499-brezje_bazilika_miran_kambic-photo-m-1100x800.jpg\" height=\"800\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30295 slide-30298 msDefaultImage\" title=\"F012499-brezje_bazilika_miran_kambic-photo-m\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Square in the Front of the Pilgrimage Shrine at Brezje<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30299 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 08:16:33\" data-filename=\"Plecnikove-jaslice-na-Brezjah-1-962x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Plecnikove-jaslice-na-Brezjah-1-962x700.png\" height=\"800\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30295 slide-30299 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Ple\u010dnikove jaslice na Brezjah, foto: Muzej Brezje\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Ple\u010dnik's Nativity Scene (Photo Brezje Museum)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>KRANJ<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>ARCADES AND FOUNTAIN BY THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY ROSARY:<\/strong><\/strong><br>At the entrance to Kranj\u2019s old town, Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik created a striking architectural ensemble beside the Church of the Holy Rosary. A broad staircase framed by twin tufa-stone arcades leads visitors into the old town, while a fountain crowned with a bronze rooster serves as a powerful focal point. The rooster symbolizes vigilance and the dawn of new times, while the flowing water cascading into stone basins represents purification, renewal, and continuity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>THE RENOVATION OF THE PRE\u0160EREN THEATRE FA\u00c7ADE<\/strong>:<br>Ple\u010dnik\u2019s plans for the renovation of the fa\u00e7ade of Pre\u0161eren Theatre were never fully realised due to the outbreak of war. The project focused on redesigning the building\u2019s exterior and creating a prominent entrance portal enriched with decorative architectural elements. These details were designed by Ple\u010dnik\u2019s student, Vladimira Bratu\u017e.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div id=\"metaslider-id-30361\" style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-30361 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Ple\u010dnik v Kranju - ANG\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_30361\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_30361\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30362 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:21:54\" data-filename=\"Kranj-Plecnik-gledalisce-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kranj-Plecnik-gledalisce-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30361 slide-30362 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kranj-Ple\u010dnik-gledali\u0161\u010de\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Fa\u00e7ade of the Pre\u0161eren Theatre<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30363 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:21:54\" data-filename=\"152876-F008528-kranj_jost_gantar_6_orig_jpg-photo-l1-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/152876-F008528-kranj_jost_gantar_6_orig_jpg-photo-l1-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30361 slide-30363 msDefaultImage\" title=\"152876-F008528-kranj_jost_gantar_6_orig_jpg-photo-l1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Arcades<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30364 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:21:54\" data-filename=\"Kranj_Plecnikovo_stopnisce_vodnjak_in_arkade_foto_Jan_Macarol-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kranj_Plecnikovo_stopnisce_vodnjak_in_arkade_foto_Jan_Macarol-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30361 slide-30364 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kranj_Plecnikovo_stopnisce_vodnjak_in_arkade_foto_Jan_Macarol\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Fountain, Staircase and Arcades<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>KOSTANJEVICA NA KRKI<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URBAN PLANS, PHARMACY INTERIOR AND THE FON FAMILY TOMBSTONE<\/strong>:<br>Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik\u2019s connection with Kostanjevica na Krki was shaped by his long-standing friendship with the distinguished pharmacist Emilija Fon. For the town, he prepared urban development plans, while also designing the interior furnishings of the local pharmacy and the Fon family tombstone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div id=\"metaslider-id-30366\" style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-30366 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Ple\u010dnik v Kostanjevici na Krki - ANG\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_30366\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_30366\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30367 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:26:38\" data-filename=\"Urbanisticni-nacrt-Kostanjevice-na-Krki-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Urbanisticni-nacrt-Kostanjevice-na-Krki-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30366 slide-30367 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Urbanisti\u010dni na\u010drt Kostanjevice na Krki\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Kostanjevica na Krki, Urban Development Plan<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30368 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:26:38\" data-filename=\"Plecnikov-grb-Kostanjevice-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Plecnikov-grb-Kostanjevice-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30366 slide-30368 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Ple\u010dnikov grb Kostanjevice\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Coat of Arms for Kostanjevica na Krki<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30369 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:26:38\" data-filename=\"Plecnikova-zasnova-grba-Kostanjevice-na-Krki-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Plecnikova-zasnova-grba-Kostanjevice-na-Krki-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30366 slide-30369 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Ple\u010dnikova zasnova grba Kostanjevice na Krki\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Ple\u010dnik's Design for the Coat of Arms of Kostanjevica na Krki<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>RIBNICA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong><strong>BELL TOWER OF THE CHURCH OF ST STEPHEN<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong> <br>The restoration of the imposing neo-Romanesque Church of St Stephen is distinguished by its twin bell towers and twelve column-like pinnacles, symbolically representing the Twelve Apostles as the pillars of the Church. This project ranks among Ple\u010dnik\u2019s last major works. Following his plans, the church was completed by his student Erna Tom\u0161i\u010d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Daniel_Vincek_Farna_cerkev-03612-957x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28337\" style=\"width:auto;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Daniel_Vincek_Farna_cerkev-03612-957x1024.jpg 957w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Daniel_Vincek_Farna_cerkev-03612-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Daniel_Vincek_Farna_cerkev-03612-1435x1536.jpg 1435w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Daniel_Vincek_Farna_cerkev-03612-1913x2048.jpg 1913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>\u0160ENTJUR<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IPAVEC HOUSE RESTORATION<\/strong>:<br>Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik contributed to the comprehensive restoration of the birthplace of the renowned Ipavec family of composers. As part of the project, he proposed the addition of a fountain and arcades in the garden that today proudly bears his name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ipavceva-hisa-Sentjur_foto-Stane_Jersic-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28352\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ipavceva-hisa-Sentjur_foto-Stane_Jersic-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ipavceva-hisa-Sentjur_foto-Stane_Jersic-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ipavceva-hisa-Sentjur_foto-Stane_Jersic-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ipavceva-hisa-Sentjur_foto-Stane_Jersic-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>METLIKA<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CHALICE AND DESIGNS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS<\/strong>:<br>Together with his student, architect Gizela \u0160uklje, Ple\u010dnik prepared designs for nine new public buildings in Metlika. The local parish also preserves a replica of a unique chalice designed by Ple\u010dnik, notable for its unexpected decoration featuring old Austro-Hungarian silver coins bearing the likeness of Emperor Franz Joseph I.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div id=\"metaslider-id-30370\" style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-30370 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Ple\u010dnik v Metliki\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_30370\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_30370\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30371 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:29:35\" data-filename=\"Kelih-Metlika-foto-Portal-Preloka-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kelih-Metlika-foto-Portal-Preloka-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30370 slide-30371 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kelih Metlika, foto Portal Preloka\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Ple\u010dnik's Chalice<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30372 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:29:35\" data-filename=\"Tri-fare-pri-Metliki-Gizela-Suklje-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tri-fare-pri-Metliki-Gizela-Suklje-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30370 slide-30372 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Tri fare pri Metliki, Gizela \u0160uklje\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Plan for the Three Parishes - Gizela \u0160uklje<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30373 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:29:35\" data-filename=\"Nacrt-za-stavbo-strokovne-sole-mesta-Metlika-Gizela-Suklje-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Nacrt-za-stavbo-strokovne-sole-mesta-Metlika-Gizela-Suklje-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30370 slide-30373 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Na\u010drt za stavbo strokovne \u0161ole mesta Metlika, Gizela \u0160uklje\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Design for the Vocational School in Metlika - Gizela \u0160uklje<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>CELJE<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LJUDSKA POSOJILNICA (PEOPLE\u2019S SAVINGS BANK BUILDING) CELJE<\/strong>:<br>This distinctive building is characterised by corner balconies supported by columns that rise vertically towards the roof, creating a striking architectural composition. The fa\u00e7ade is enriched with carefully crafted details, including a vertical termination featuring a crucifix and classical heads sculpted by Bo\u017eo Pengov. Ple\u010dnik\u2019s student Vinko Lenar\u010di\u010d also contributed to the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SLOVENE PEOPLE\u2019S THEATRE RESTORATION:<\/strong><br>The extensive renovation of the theatre building, particularly its northern and eastern fa\u00e7ades, drew upon conceptual sketches by Ple\u010dnik. The redesign, whose original architect was Franc Korent, thoughtfully incorporated a cylindrical tower that forms part of the town\u2019s medieval defensive walls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ljudska-posojilnica-Celje_-foto-Branko-Lesjak-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28375\" style=\"width:auto;height:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ljudska-posojilnica-Celje_-foto-Branko-Lesjak-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ljudska-posojilnica-Celje_-foto-Branko-Lesjak-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ljudska-posojilnica-Celje_-foto-Branko-Lesjak-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ljudska-posojilnica-Celje_-foto-Branko-Lesjak-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ljudska-posojilnica-Celje_-foto-Branko-Lesjak-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>\u0160KOFJA LOKA<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BAPTISTRY AND FURNISHINGS OF THE CHURCH OF ST JAMES:<\/strong><br>For the late Gothic Church of St James, Ple\u010dnik and his student Anton Bitenc designed a baptistry, crystal chandeliers, and a processional cross, while also reshaping the presbytery. Their interventions enriched the church with Ple\u010dnik\u2019s distinctive symbolism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div id=\"metaslider-id-30379\" style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-30379 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Ple\u010dnik v \u0160kofji Loki - ANG\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_30379\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_30379\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30380 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:38:22\" data-filename=\"Skofja-Loka_Sv-Jakob_Andrej-Tarfila-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skofja-Loka_Sv-Jakob_Andrej-Tarfila-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik v \u0160kofji Loki, foto Andrej Tarfila\" class=\"slider-30379 slide-30380 msDefaultImage\" title=\"\u0160kofja Loka_Sv Jakob_Andrej Tarfila\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <div>Church of St. James, Photo: Andrej Tarfila<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30381 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:38:22\" data-filename=\"Skofja-Loka-3-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skofja-Loka-3-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik v \u0160kofji Loki\" class=\"slider-30379 slide-30381 msDefaultImage\" title=\"\u0160kofja Loka 3\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Furnishings of the Church of St. James<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30382 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:38:22\" data-filename=\"Skofja-Loka-5-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skofja-Loka-5-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik v \u0160kofji Loki\" class=\"slider-30379 slide-30382 msDefaultImage\" title=\"\u0160kofja Loka 5\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <div>Furnishings of the Church of St. James<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30383 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:38:22\" data-filename=\"Skofja-Loka-6-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skofja-Loka-6-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik v \u0160kofji Loki\" class=\"slider-30379 slide-30383 msDefaultImage\" title=\"\u0160kofja Loka 6\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <div>Interior of the Church of St. James<\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>JESENICE<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>DOORS OF THE CHURCH OF ST LEONARD:<\/strong><\/strong><br>Built in 1523 and renovated several times, the Church of St Leonard is renowned not only for its rich Baroque stucco decoration but also for its remarkable entrance doors. Created by artist France Kralj according to Ple\u010dnik\u2019s designs, the doors depict the Evangelists and Apostles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-sv.-Lenarta-Jesenice_foto-Michelle-Filic-1-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28388\" style=\"width:auto;height:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-sv.-Lenarta-Jesenice_foto-Michelle-Filic-1-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-sv.-Lenarta-Jesenice_foto-Michelle-Filic-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-sv.-Lenarta-Jesenice_foto-Michelle-Filic-1-1156x1536.jpg 1156w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-sv.-Lenarta-Jesenice_foto-Michelle-Filic-1.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>TR\u017dI\u010c<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FURNISHINGS OF THE CHURCH OF ST CATHERINE IN LOM POD STOR\u017dI\u010cEM:<\/strong><br>Ple\u010dnik designed the tabernacle doors and the cover of the baptismal font.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div id=\"metaslider-id-30385\" style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-30385 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Ple\u010dnik v Tr\u017ei\u010du - ANG\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_30385\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_30385\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30386 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:41:00\" data-filename=\"Cerkev-sv.-Katarine-Lom-pod-Strozicem-Trzic_foto-Marjan-Kopac-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-sv.-Katarine-Lom-pod-Strozicem-Trzic_foto-Marjan-Kopac-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30385 slide-30386 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Cerkev sv. Katarine Lom pod Stro\u017ei\u010dem Tr\u017ei\u010d_foto Marjan Kopa\u010d\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Church of the St Catherine in Lom pod Stor\u017ei\u010dem<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-30387 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-06-15 10:41:00\" data-filename=\"Cerkev-sv.-Katarine_Lom-pod-Strozicem-Trzic_foto-Samo-Pauser-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cerkev-sv.-Katarine_Lom-pod-Strozicem-Trzic_foto-Samo-Pauser-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-30385 slide-30387 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Cerkev sv. Katarine_Lom pod Stro\u017ei\u010dem Tr\u017ei\u010d_foto Samo Pau\u0161er\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Interior of the Church of the St Catherine in Lom pod Stor\u017ei\u010dem<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>\u010cRNOMELJ<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DESIGNS FOR THE CHURCHES OF DRAGATU\u0160 AND PRELOKA, CHALICE AND CHANDELIERS IN PRELOKA<\/strong>:<br>Only the chandeliers and pews in the Church of the Holy Trinity in Preloka were brought to life. Even in these seemingly simple elements, Ple\u010dnik wove layers of symbolism and meaning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><strong>NOVO MESTO<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MEMORIAL TO THE HANGED PARTISANS ON SEIDLOVA CESTA:<\/strong><br>This poignant memorial was designed by \u0160pelka Valentin\u010di\u010d Jurkovi\u010d, a student of Ple\u010dnik. It incorporates a preserved section of the original iron fence from the site where partisans were executed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><strong>NATIONAL LIBERATION WAR MEMORIAL (Velika Bu\u010dna Vas):<\/strong><\/strong><br>Dedicated to 48 fallen fighters and victims of Fascist violence from Velika Bu\u010dna Vas and the surrounding area, this memorial takes the form of a column adorned with inscriptions and a garland, crowned by a stylised urn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>Ple\u010dnik\u2019s Gorenjska Cycling Route<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><strong><em>A Three-Day Cycling Journey<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-28531\" style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-28531 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Kolesarska pot Ple\u010dnikova Gorenjska\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_28531\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_28531\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-28541 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-04-03 16:00:51\" data-filename=\"Kranj_Foto-Jost-Gantar-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kranj_Foto-Jost-Gantar-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-28531 slide-28541 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kranj_Foto Jo\u0161t Gantar\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>V Kranju<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-28540 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-04-03 16:00:51\" data-filename=\"Kolesarjenje_pod_Storzicem_Foto-Jost_Gantar-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Kolesarjenje_pod_Storzicem_Foto-Jost_Gantar-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-28531 slide-28540 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kolesarjenje_pod_Storzicem_Foto Jo\u0161t_Gantar\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Pod Stor\u017ei\u010dem<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-31626 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-19 16:52:45\" data-filename=\"Cerkev-sv.-Katarine_Lom-pod-Storzicem_Foto-Jost-Gantar-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Cerkev-sv.-Katarine_Lom-pod-Storzicem_Foto-Jost-Gantar-scaled-1100x700.jpg\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-28531 slide-31626 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Cerkev sv. Katarine_Lom pod Stor\u017ei\u010dem_Foto Jo\u0161t Gantar\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-dots\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-red-link has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background mb40 wp-block-paragraph\">While Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik\u2019s most celebrated works can be found in Ljubljana, where they form part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, a significant part of his legacy is also scattered across the Gorenjska region. <br>This three-day cycling route follows Ple\u010dnik\u2019s architectural trail through Slovenia\u2019s historic towns,<br>connecting <strong>Kamnik, Kranj, Tr\u017ei\u010d, Jesenice, Radovljica <\/strong>and<strong> \u0160kofja Loka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-red-link has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background mb40 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-red-link mb40 wp-block-paragraph\">Route overview: <strong>Ljubljana \u2013 Kamnik \u2013 Kranj \u2013 Tr\u017ei\u010d \u2013 Begunje \u2013 Radovljica \u2013 \u0160kofja Loka<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Begin your journey in Ljubljana, the heart of Ple\u010dnik\u2019s creative vision. Explore iconic landmarks such as Triple Bridge, the Central Market, the National and University Library, and the Kri\u017eanke complex before heading north towards Kamnik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In <strong>Kamnik<\/strong>, Ple\u010dnik\u2019s presence can be felt throughout the town and its surroundings. Visit the baptistry in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the distinctive fa\u00e7ade on the Main Square, the remarkable Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre in the Church of St James, the bridge over the Nevljica stream and the Kamnik Town railway station. Those wishing to explore further can continue to Nevlje or Kamni\u0161ka Bistrica, home to King Alexander\u2019s Hunting Lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The route then leads to <strong>Kranj<\/strong>, where Ple\u010dnik\u2019s arcades, staircase and fountain by the Church of the Holy Rosary create a memorable entrance to the historic town centre. The nearby Pre\u0161eren Theatre also bears the unmistakable mark of his architectural vision. Overnight in Kranj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>On the second day, cycle to <strong>Tr\u017ei\u010d<\/strong> and <strong>the village of Lom pod Stor\u017ei\u010dem<\/strong>, where the Church of St Catherine preserves furnishings designed according to Ple\u010dnik\u2019s plans. Continue to <strong>Brezje<\/strong> and admire the square in front of the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, designed by Ple\u010dnik, before heading to <strong>Begunje na Gorenjskem<\/strong> to discover the Brezjanka Pavilion and the Jo\u017eamurka Pavilion, both remarkable examples of his work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In the afternoon, continue to <strong>Jesenice <\/strong>and visit the Church of St Leonard, renowned for its richly symbolic entrance doors designed according to Ple\u010dnik\u2019s vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the final day, return towards <strong>Radovljica<\/strong> and continue to Kropa, the cradle of Slovenia\u2019s iron-forging tradition. The Iron Forging Museum preserves numerous handcrafted objects, including wrought-iron candlesticks designed by Ple\u010dnik together with master blacksmith Jo\u017ee Bertoncelj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Before reaching <strong>\u0160kofja Loka<\/strong>, stop in Dolenja Vas to see Ple\u010dnik\u2019s monument dedicated to the martyrs of the Selca Valley. Conclude your journey in \u0160kofja Loka, one of Slovenia\u2019s most beautiful medieval towns, where the Church of St James showcases elements inspired by Ple\u010dnik\u2019s designs. Return to Ljubljana by bicycle or train.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-red-link has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color mb40 wp-elements-6cc1cd30148bf5034f625168ae2d875c wp-block-paragraph\">A detailed description of the Ple\u010dnik\u2019s Gorenjska Cycling Route is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.com\/tour\/2052854786?ref=atd\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.com\/tour\/2052854786?ref=atd\"><strong>online<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>Candle drawing workshop:<br>DRAWING PLE\u010cNIK MOTIFS ON CANDLES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_4090-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik left a lasting mark not only on architecture but also on design and decorative arts.<br>During this workshop, participants explore ornamental motifs inspired by nature and symbolism, both central themes in Ple\u010dnik\u2019s work, and transfer them onto candles using traditional techniques. Along the way, they discover the richness of Ple\u010dnik\u2019s decorative language while developing precision, observation skills and artistic expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/ou7j7jgw_00?\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/ou7j7jgw_00?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Watch<\/strong><\/a> a short presentation of the Ple\u010dnik-inspired candle-making workshop.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>Pottery Workshop, Ribnica Handicraft Centre:<br>MAKE A CERAMIC PLATE<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Plecnik-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Plecnik-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Plecnik-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Plecnik-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Plecnik-1-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Clay was one of the natural materials Ple\u010dnik frequently incorporated into his work, both as a building material and for decorative ceramic elements. During this workshop, participants learn about clay, its properties and shaping techniques before creating their own ceramic plate \u2013 either as a decorative piece or a functional object.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>Heritage Conservation Workshop for Children:<br>LEARNING FROM MASTER PLE\u010cNIK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"652\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ucimo-se-od-mojstra-Plecnika-1024x652.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ucimo-se-od-mojstra-Plecnika-1024x652.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ucimo-se-od-mojstra-Plecnika-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ucimo-se-od-mojstra-Plecnika-1536x977.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ucimo-se-od-mojstra-Plecnika.png 1650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik is renowned for his deep respect for local traditions and his use of natural materials sourced from the surrounding environment. In this hands-on workshop, children build, assemble and create using stone, brick and wood \u2013 just as Ple\u010dnik did. Through play and creativity, they gain insight into architecture, craftsmanship and design while developing their own artistic skills.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background has-large-font-size\">Kostanjevica na Krki:<strong><br>ALONG PLE\u010cNIK&#8217;S TRAIL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n<div id=\"metaslider-id-31176\" style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-106-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-31176 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Ple\u010dnikova pot, KNK - ANG\" data-height=\"700\" data-width=\"1100\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_31176\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_31176\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-31177 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-07 08:18:10\" data-filename=\"Kostanjevica-na-Krki-foto-Goran-Rovan-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kostanjevica-na-Krki-foto-Goran-Rovan-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-31176 slide-31177 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Kostanjevica na Krki - foto Goran Rovan\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Kostanjevica na Krki<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-31178 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-07 08:18:10\" data-filename=\"Emilija-Fon-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Emilija-Fon-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-31176 slide-31178 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Emilija Fon\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Emilija Fon<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-31179 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-07-07 08:18:10\" data-filename=\"Stara-lekarna-KNK-1100x700.png\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zgodovinska-mesta.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stara-lekarna-KNK-1100x700.png\" height=\"700\" width=\"1100\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-31176 slide-31179 msDefaultImage\" title=\"Stara lekarna, KNK\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Architectural Plan of the Old Pharmacy<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The letters that Jo\u017ee Ple\u010dnik wrote to Emilija Fon between 1930 and 1955 have been collected in the book\u00a0<em>Prijateljstvo je najvi\u0161ja oblika ljubezni (Friendship Is the Highest Form of Love)<\/em>. Of the correspondence, 310 letters have been preserved, offering a rare and authentic insight into Ple\u010dnik&#8217;s thoughts during a period of profound social and historical change. Above all, they reveal the extraordinary bond between the architect and Emilija Fon.<br><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The letters also present Ple\u010dnik in a lesser-known role: that of an accomplished literary author. Rich in wit, irony, vivid archaic expressions, and an unmistakably personal style, they reveal a gifted storyteller whose creativity extended far beyond architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"ow_container_section \">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"content\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Ple\u010dnik Trail<\/strong>\u00a0begins at the Ministerial Mansion and continues to the former pharmacy, the Church of St James, and the Tertiary Bridge. It then leads to the Church of St Nicholas, the cemetery, and concludes at the Tourist Information Centre, where visitors can watch the film\u00a0<em>Friendship Is the Highest Form of Love<\/em>. Along the way, you will uncover the story of Jo\u017ee and Emilija through excerpts from their correspondence, hear recollections from local residents who knew Emilija personally, and discover the architectural designs Ple\u010dnik created for Kostanjevica na Krki \u2013 a town he famously never visited. 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