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ulica, with all its two-storey cottages, was once called the Montmartre of Ljubljana be-
cause of all the artists living there.
Plečnik addition. Spanning the picturesque canal called Gradaščica to the south is little
his trademark pyramids.
Plečnik Collection
( 280 16 00;
www.aml.si
; Karunova ulica 4-6; adult/child €4/2; 10am-6pm Tue-
Thu, 9am-3pm Sat, by appointment Mon & Fri)
This house is where Jože Plečnik lived
and worked for almost 40 years. There's an excellent introduction by guided tour to this
almost ascetically religious man's life, inspiration and work.
MUSEUM
Church of St John the Baptist
(Cerkev Sv Janeza Krstnika; Kolezijska ulica 1; 8am-6pm)
This is the church where
the poet Prešeren met the love of his life, Julija Primic, and Plečnik worshipped.
CHURCH
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North of Castle Hill across the Ljubljanica River, this neighbourhood is leafy, residential
and home to the pulsating Metelkova district of alternative culture. The region is also
morphing into an important cultural centre, built around a couple of key museums.
Slovenian Ethnographic Museum
(Slovenski Etnografski Muzej; 300 87 45;
www.etno-muzej.si
;
Metelkova ulica 2;
adult/student & senior €4.50/2.50, last Sun of month admission free; 10am-6pm Tue-
Sun)
Housed in the 1886 Belgian Barracks on the southern edge of Metelkova, the mu-
seum has a permanent collection on the 3rd floor. There's traditional Slovenian trades and
handicrafts - everything from beekeeping and blacksmithing to glass-painting and pottery
making - and some excellent exhibits directed at children. There's also a good cafe here.
MUSEUM
National Museum of Slovenia Collection
MUSEUM
