Monument to Valentin Vodnik

The monument to Valentin Vodnik is located in the Slovenian city of Ljubljana, on the square, which bears the same name. V. Vodnik was a famous poet, journalist, editor of the first Slovenian newspapers, and priest.

The bronze monument was erected in the late 19th century and became the first Slovenian national memorial. The figure of the poet stands on a white pedestal and is surrounded by green spaces where tourists can stop and relax.

You can get to the monument to Vodnik by reaching the Vodnik Square stop or the Central Market stop. From the center of Ljubljana, the monument is 8 kilometers away, so hikers can walk to the sights on foot.