Ljubljanska Mestna Hisa (Ljubljana Town Hall), Ljubljana

Ljubljana Town Hall has served as the centre of local government for centuries. The original Gothic building was completed in 1484. Its present Baroque appearance dates mainly to 1717–1719. The façade, clock tower, and arcaded design reflect strong Venetian architectural influences.

The vestibule preserves a late Gothic stone plaque bearing the historic coat of arms and dragon symbol. It also contains the original 17th-century statue of Hercules with a lion, which was once part of a fountain in the nearby historic quarter. The first courtyard contains Francesco Robba’s Narcissus Fountain and a monument to former mayor Ivan Hribar.

The building remains the active municipal headquarters, but its courtyards and exhibition areas are regularly accessible to the public. Four gallery spaces present municipal projects, historical displays, international collaborations, and exhibitions by professional and amateur artists. Directly outside stands a replica of the Robba Fountain, whose three marble figures represent the principal rivers of the former region of Carniola.