Plečnik's 140th Birth Anniversary Kicks off a Year of Events

Ljubljana, 23 January - Monday marks the 140th birth anniversary of Jože Plečnik (1872-1957), Slovenia's most acclaimed architect, whose life and work will be celebrated throughout the year with a series of events hosted by the Museum of Architecture and Design (MOA).

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The National and University Library, designed by Jože Plečnik (1872-1957).
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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The Ljubljana Central Market, designed by Jože Plečnik (1872-1957).
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

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The entrance to the Ljubljana cemetery, Zale, designed by Joze Plecnik.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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The Church of St. Michael, a work of Joze Plecnik.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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The Triple Bridge, designed by Jože Plečnik (1872-1957).
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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