Sentpetrska cerkev (St. Peter's Church), Ljubljana

Šentpetrska cerkev (St. Peter's Church) is one of the oldest parish churches in the area, with origins reaching back to the early Middle Ages. Once the main parish church of the Ljubljana basin, it was rebuilt between 1729 and 1733. Its Italian Baroque design is linked to Carlo Martinuzzi and Giovanni Fusconi and was inspired by San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.

The interior preserves much of its Late Baroque character, including a cupola, detailed stucco decoration, marble altars, and frescoes painted by Franc Jelovšek in 1731. The high altar is dedicated to Saint Peter, while several side altars feature paintings by Valentin Metzinger, one of Slovenia's earliest important Baroque painters, together with sculptures and decorative works by 18th-century artists. Large arched windows illuminate the nave, highlighting its balanced proportions and rich interior decoration.

The exterior changed significantly after the 1895 earthquake. An early restoration proved unpopular, leading architect Ivan Vurnik to redesign the front façade between 1938 and 1940 with distinctive mosaics created by his wife, Helena Vurnik. The church also gave its name to several nearby landmarks as the surrounding settlement expanded beyond the medieval walls. Its peaceful interior offers a quiet setting for exploring Baroque art and the long religious history of the parish.