The statues of the impressionist painters is across the street from the Church of St. John and the Baptist and right off the Turnovo Bridge in Ljubljana. The painters are Matija Jama, Ivan Crohar, Rihard Jakopic and Matej Sternen. May 18, 2016

Although Jože Plečnik gave Ljublana its look, Slovenian poet France Prešeren (1800-1849) gave the country it’s romantic soul and national anthem. The mayor outlawed buses and taxis. Although Ljubljana is pedestrian-friendly, it is also bike-friendly and if you’re not aware of your surroundings, you could become easily acquainted with someone on a bike because they seldom slow down. May 18, 2016

Although Slovenia’s greatest poet, France Prešeren, wrote about love, his own love was unrequited by his muse, Julija Primic. This shows Julija gazing back toward Prešeren Square however, the daughter of a wealthy merchant married someone wealthy. May 18, 2016

Although this bridge has nothing to do with the poet or the architect, it is still a landmark bridge in Ljubljana, the Dragon Bridge. May 18, 2016

One of four dragons at the beginning and the end of the landmark Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana. The Dragon is a symbol of Ljubljana’s strength. May 18, 2016

Again, another bridge that has nothing to do with the poet or architect, but I just liked it. For whatever reason, this is called the “Ugly Duckling” bridge in Ljubljana but the view from the bridge and the architecture on both sides of the Ljubljanica River is anything but ugly. May 18, 2016

The exterior of the Ljubljana Cathedral in Ljubljana officially named St. Nicholas’s Church. May 18, 2016

Our Rick Steves tour guide, Tina Hilti, pointing to theThe side door, now named the Ljubljana Door, was redesigned by Mirsad Begić (sl), who decorated them with portraits of the 20th-century bishops of Ljubljana. Subsequently, an automatic electric door has been added beyond the main door. May 18, 2016

Inside the Ljubljana Cathedral. May 18, 2016

The frescoed ceiling of the Ljubljana Cathedral. (May 18, 2016)

Inside the Ljubljana Cathedral much of the original Baroque decor remains with frescoes painted by Giulio Quaglio between 1703–1706 and later 1721–1723. May 18, 2916