Seokjin H.
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Home to both the National Library and the University of Ljubljana Library, this is Slovenia’s most important library and one of Jože Plečnik’s architectural masterpieces, carrying profound architectural and cultural symbolism. Constructed between 1930 and 1941, it combines Modernism, Classicism, and Slovenian folk motifs. The entire structure was conceived as a sanctuary of knowledge, designed to express a spiritual ascent toward enlightenment. Its striking façade—made of red brick and grey stone—evokes a sense of solidity and the weight of knowledge, while the windows resemble open books, symbolizing the act of learning.