Ljubljana Central Market

The Ljubljana Central Market (Slovene: Osrednja ljubljanska tržnica) in the capital of Slovenia was designed by Jože Plečnik in 1931–39. The market building stretches between the Triple Bridge and the Dragon Bridge, on the right side of the curve of the Ljubljanica River. The market and Vodnik Square (Slovene: Vodnikov trg), which it is located at, are cultural monuments of national significance. It is partly situated at Adamič–Lunder Embankment (Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežje) and at Pogačar Square (Pogačarjev trg).

The 1895 earthquake destroyed an old monastery with a diocesan college for girls. After the damaged building was removed, Vodnik Square provided a venue for an outdoor market. The present market building, designed by the architect Jože Plečnik, was built between 1940 and 1942 by Matko Curk's company. It originally extended on an area of 1,876 square metres (20,190 sq ft).

The design of the complex reflects Renaissance influences. It was conceived as a two-storey market hall following the curve of the river. On the side overlooking the river the market halls have large semi-circular windows, while the street side is defined by a colonnade. In order to provide views of the river, the building is interrupted with two open-columned loggias. The roof is covered with massive concrete tiles.

Plečnik planned to fill the middle gap between the market halls with a monumental covered bridge to connect to the Petkovšek Embankment (Petkovškovo nabrežje), but his design was never built. His plans for a bridge were finally fulfilled in July 2010 when the newly designed Butchers' Bridge was inaugurated.

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