Ursuline Monastery

That unusual facade with its flowing curves belongs to the Church of the Holy Trinity, built in the early 18th century soon after the arrival of the Ursuline nuns in Ljubljana. Dedicated to the education of young girls, the order left a deep mark on the city’s cultural and spiritual life, and this vast monastic complex is its most visible legacy. The facade, with its paired columns and curving gable, is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Slovenia. The church is still open to visitors today, and you can attend daily services inside. The convent itself remains active, with Ursuline sisters continuing their mission in education — they even run a Montessori kindergarten in one of the courtyards. Just opposite stands the Holy Trinity Column, crowned by figures of the Father, the Son, and the dove of the Holy Spirit, all surrounded by angels and protective saints. It was raised in 1722 as a great act of thanksgiving for sparing Ljubljana from the plague. This disease, which had devastated Europe from the Middle Ages through the 17th century, could wipe out entire towns. Think of it as if today someone erected a huge post-Covid column in a public square — the image may feel a little strange, but at the time it was a natural way of bringing the community together in a shared expression of faith.