The 23-km-long stretch of the Ljubljanica riverbed and the surrounding floodplain of the Ljubljana Marshes between Vrhnika and Ljubljana represents one of the most complex archaeological phenomena in the territory of present-day Slovenia. In 2019, the Ljubljanica River project received the UNESCO designation for Best Practices of Underwater Cultural Heritage. Its objective was to protect, preserve, and present the heritage, but also to provide maximum accessi­bility, and thereby create long-term sustainable devel­opment in the local, national and global context. Ljubljanica River Exhibition is dedicated to the natural and cultural heritage of the Ljubljanica River basin and is located in the town of Vrhnika, where this fascinating river has several of its many springs. The interactive exhibition has been designed to encourage the public to actively participate in strengthening the common responsibility for heritage. By following various methods of communication each age and interest group is addressed. Programs are presented in the tourist offer of the Ljubljana Tourism.

Established in 2016, this modern exhibition is managed by the City Museum of Ljubljana. It occupies the premises of the Vrhnika Cultural Centre, a multifunctional venue situated at the edge of the town centre.

Opening hours

Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00.

Closed on 1st of January, 1st of November, 25th of December

Visits can be arranged for groups booked in advance.

Admission fee

5 € per person

children, students, retirees 2.5 €

families 10 €

Holders of the Ljubljana Card can visit the exhibition free-of-charge.

Information and booking

Ljubljanica River Exhibition

Tržaška cesta 32, 1360 Vrhnika, Slovenia

Phone:  +386 (0)41 354 203
E-mail: info@mojaljubljanica.si
Web page: www.mojaljubljanica.si

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Location

City of Vrhnika

Vrhnika is situated on the edge of Ljubljana marshes, only 22 km from Ljubljana, next to main road Ljubljana-Postojna. From both directions it can be reached by highway A1; take the exit Vrhnika.

The city is daily connected with Ljubljana via bus lines LPP no. 47 (Ljubljana-Brezovica-Vrhnika) and no. 48 (Ljubljana-Brezovica-Vrhnika-Logatec). Long distance bus services also lead to several other major Slovenian cities. Find your connection here: https://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en/. Bus station is situated 10 minutes away from Vrhnika Cultural center, where our exhibition is located.

Vrhnika Cultural center

In 2014 the premises of a former leather factory (IUV Vrhnika) opened its doors as the new Vrhnika Cultural Centre. While its upper floors host a library and a part of the local primary school, most of the ground floor is dedicated to the exhibition, which is spread across some 800 square meters.

Cultural center is located at the edge of Vrhnika center, next to regional road that connects Ljubljana – Postojna. Parking place is in front of the building.

Vrhnika Cultural Center

Tržaška cesta 32

1360 Vrhnika

About the exhibition

Ljubljanica River Exhibition represents cultural and natural heritage of Ljubljanica river and 3 worlds the river defines – underground karst world, world of the river bed and the world developted on river banks.

Story of the exhibition starts with short presentation of Ljubljanica river basin, karst and Ljubljana marches region with geological evolvement of the area. Through chronologically presented stories we get to know the Mesolithic and prehistoric settlements, the Roman period and the Early Middle Ages, up to and including modern history. Throughout this time Ljubljanica river had a very important role as the main traffic route in the area and source of energy for mills and sawmills. After second world war its role was reduced to waste channel. Story is rounded with Zero waste strategy and the intention of raising public awareness about sustainable development and conservation of natural and cultural heritage.