Ljubljanica Sluice Gate, Ljubljana

Name: Ljubljanica Sluice Gate
Address: Ambrozev Trg, Ljubljana, Slovenia

#54 among attractions in Ljubljana

Jože Plečnik, Bridge, Monuments and statues, Architecture

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The Ljubljanica Sluice Gate, or the Partition, is a sluice gate and a triumphal arch on the Ljubljanica River in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is located between Cukrarna and Vraz Square in the Center District, east of the Ljubljana old town, a bit downstream of Ambrož Square. It was designed in 1939 by the Slovene architect Jože Plečnik, who envisaged it as a monumental farewell to the Ljubljanica River on its exit from the Ljubljana city centre. It was planned to be used as a footbridge as well. The sluice gate was built with difficulty from 1940 until 1943 by the constructor Matko Curk. Since July 2009, it has been protected as a monument of national significance, along with other major works by Plečnik. ()

Local name: Zapornica na LjubljaniciCoordinates: 46°3'1"N, 14°31'5"E

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Ambrozev TrgLjubljana Slovenia

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Ljubljanica Sluice Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljana Cathedral, Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana Central Market.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ljubljanica Sluice Gate?

Nearby attractions include Fabiani Bridge, Ljubljana (2 min walk), St. Peter's Bridge, Ljubljana (3 min walk), St. Peter's Parish Church, Ljubljana (4 min walk), Grain Bridge, Ljubljana (6 min walk).

How to get to Ljubljanica Sluice Gate by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ljubljanica Sluice Gate:

Bus

502013 ~ Ambrožev trg • Lines: 13, 2, 20, 20Z, 5, N5 (2 min walk)
502014 ~ Ambrožev trg • Lines: 13, 2, 20, 20Z, 5, N5 (3 min walk)

Train

Ljubljana Vodmat (17 min walk)
Ljubljana (17 min walk)