National and University Library

Definitely a curious place to see as it houses both National and University Libraries.Ironically the only book in the main hall was the travel guide brought by me. 5 EUR admission is a little overpriced considering the scale of exibition and hall, but still work taking a peek if you are cusrious about local history.

Worth a visit, it's a unique place, the architecture is stunning. It's free during weekdays but the main hall is closed as there are people studying inside. On Saturday the entrance is 5€ and the main hall is open for visits. Honestly I would recommend a free visit cause the rest of the library is still impressive.

I use it as a Study place, so I'm reviewing it as such. The atmosphere is chill and classy, really motivating. You have plenty of tables to choose from, all provided with outlets; Free WiFi, and vending machines for coffee and snacks. You often find other people studying and working there. To reach it you need to enter the building and go left downstairs.

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.

Are you sure I have to pay €5 for entry? There’s really nothing to see there. And rude staff

This is a beautiful place, the National Library should have such a magnificent building, as well as a wealth of books, so that a society to progress.

This library is a very important cultural and architectural item of Slovenian history and it's an actual library that still works and I used it today cause I needed quiet time for reading today.

Need 4 euro to apply for a membership card to get into the library area. Else could only visit the stair outside, still, beautiful to see. And also got a statue outside.