In 2004, on the centennial of the birth of Peter Lipar, a memorial plaque was erected by the Mengeš Wind Band in celebration of its 120th anniversary. Stane Ocepek computer-processed a photograph of the composer and outlined a model for the relief portrait. The portrait and plaque were made by Anton Benda. Peter Lipar Peter
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Monument to Jože Gostič
In 2000, the townspeople of Homec erected a monument in honour of the great tenor Jože Gostič next to his birthplace. The memorial was made by sculptor Vesna Bukovec. Jože Gostič Jože Gostič (1900–1963) went down in the history of Slovenian music as a legendary tenor virtuoso. Carving out an international operatic career, Gostič achieved
Monument to Frédéric Chopin
In 2014, a bronze bust of Frédéric Chopin was installed at the entrance to the Chopin Passage under Ljubljana’s Congress Square. The statue of the Polish artist was donated to Slovenia by the Polish Republic to commemorate the bicentennial of the composer’s birth. Made by a Polish sculptor and restorer, Adam Roman, the monument was
Tartinijeva rojstna hiša
Tartinijeva rojstna hiša, ki stoji v nizu hiš ob severni strani Tartinijevega trga, je kulturni spomenik meščanske arhitekture. Po celostni konservatorski obnovi v letih 1988–1992 so bile v njej predstavljene in restavrirane stenske poslikave, ki so nastale predvsem po naročilu Tartinijevega nečaka, kapetana Pietra Bartolomea Tartinija. Stavba stoji na mestu gotske hiše Casa Pizagrua iz
National Museum of Slovenia
Slovenia’s central museum, and its oldest, the National Museum of Slovenia collects, documents, preserves and researches the movable cultural heritage of Slovenia, which it puts on public display. It boasts a rich archaeological collection of valuable specimens ranging from the Stone Age to the modern era, numismatic and graphic art collections, a historical collection and
National and University Library of Slovenia Musical Collection
In 1948, a musical collection was instated as a subdivision of the National and University Library’s Special Collections Division. Forming part of the National Library’s holdings, the department provides for collecting, processing, maintaining, providing access to, as well as safekeeping and preserving the core national collection of library materials in Slovenian, about Slovenia and Slovenians,
Bled Festival Hall
Bled Festival Hall is a congress and arts venue that, due to its cultural importance, enjoys the status of a cultural heritage building. Situated on the shore of Lake Bled, the Hall hosts major artistic performances and concerts, as well as corporate, scientific and political events. Commissioned by the Municipality of Bled, the Festival Hall
Slovenian National Theatre SNG Opera and Ballet Ljubljana
Today’s Slovenian National Theatre Opera and Ballet Ljubljana dates from 1892, being built more or less concurrently with the National Museum of Slovenia, Narodni dom and the Slovenian Philharmonic which are located in the general vicinity. The new Opera and Ballet Theatre was constructed to fill the gap created in 1887 when the Slovenian Estate
Narodni dom Maribor – Maribor National Hall
The Narodni dom Maribor cultural and events centre is located in a restored nineteenth-century building that has been listed as a cultural heritage monument. Situated in the heart of Maribor, the National Hall provides a broad array of cultural events, including concerts, festivals, music series and theatre and dance performances. The Narodni dom building is
The Velenje House of Culture
The Velenje House of Culture (Dom kulture Velenje) was built in 1959, based on designs by architect Oton Gaspari. Listed as a cultural heritage monument, the building’s side exteriors are adorned by graphic designs, and its front facade bears a relief by sculptor Stojan Batič. During the 2003–2006 renovations, the building had up-to-date electrical wiring