Town Hall and Robba Fountain

The town hall and the Robba fountain

The Ljubljana audio-guided tour takes you to the heart of the old town, before the town hall, recognisable by its elegant baroque façade and its small loggia. It is one of the most emblematic buildings of the Slovenian capital.

A building of Venetian inspiration

The original building dates back to the fifteenth century, but it was transformed at the beginning of the eighteenth century by the master builder Gregor Maček, who drew inspiration from the Venetian style. In front of the town hall stands the famous Robba fountain, adorned with an obelisk and allegorical figures representing the three rivers of Carniola, a work by the sculptor Francesco Robba. Together, they form one of the most harmonious settings of the Market Square.

What there is to see

If the doors are open, go in to take a look: inside, several arcaded atriums host exhibitions and cultural events. The municipality sometimes offers guided tours of the town hall, which allow you to discover its rooms. Outside, the Robba fountain, one of the finest in the city, deserves that you linger over its sculptures and its obelisk.

Practical information

The town hall and the Robba fountain are on the Market Square, in the heart of the old town of Ljubljana, near the cathedral. The fountain and the façade can be contemplated freely at all hours; the interior of the town hall can be visited according to the openings and guided tours offered by the municipality.

Who transformed the town hall?

The master builder Gregor Maček, at the beginning of the eighteenth century, in a style of Venetian inspiration; the original building dates back to the fifteenth century.

What does the Robba fountain represent?

The three rivers of Carniola, through allegorical figures, a work by the sculptor Francesco Robba in front of the town hall.