Ljubljana Central Market
Ljubljana Central Market (Slovene: Osrednja ljubljanska tržnica) in the capital of Slovenia was designed by Jože Plečnik[1] in 1939-41. The market building stretches between the Triple Bridge and the Dragon Bridge, following the curve of the Ljubljanica river.[2]
History
The 1895 earthquake destroyed an old monastery with a diocesan college for girls. After the damaged building was removed, Vodnik Square provided a venue for an outdoor market. The present market building, designed by the architect Jože Plečnik was built between 1940 and 1944.
The design of the complex reflects Renaissance influences. It was conceived as a two-storey market hall following the curve of the river. On the side overlooking the river the market halls have large semi-circular windows, while the street side is defined by a colonnade.[3] In order to provide views of the river, the building is interrupted with two open-columned loggias.[4] The roof is covered with massive concrete tiles.[3]
Plečnik planned to fill the middle gap between the market halls with a monumental covered bridge to connect to the Petkovškovo nabrežje embankment, but his design was never built.[3] His plans for a bridge were finally fulfilled in July 2010 when the newly designed Butchers' Bridge was inaugurated.[5]
Market
The market is open daily except Sundays. It has a flower market at the junction of Pogačarjev and Vodnikov squares, fish and dried fruit on the lower level of the market hall and bakery, dairy and meat stalls on both levels.[2] The colonnade at the Triple Bridge end provides shelter for stalls selling herbs, spices, and arts and crafts.[3]
Gallery
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View from the castle -
Street view of the colonnade
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Window detail
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Open market on Vodnik Square -
Reflection in Ljubljanica river
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References
- ^ Vesna Paradiž: Creating the city, The Slovenia Times, 6 August 2010, retrieved 5 October 2010
- ^ a b Ljubljana Life Magazine, retrieved 5 October 2010
- ^ a b c d Ljubljana Tourism, retrieved 5 October 2010
- ^ Peter Krečič: Plečnik’s Ljubljana, www.plecnik.net, retrieved 6 October 2010
- ^ "Butchers' Bridge Completes 100-Year-Old Ljubljana Market Plans". STA. 10 July 2010.