Mestni trg & the Town Hall Loop

Mestni trg — Town Square — is the old-town square just north of Prešeren Square, home to the Town Hall and the Robba Fountain. It is the easiest first step into Ljubljana’s medieval core and makes a natural short loop.

Walk time
About 4–6 minutes from the square
Direction
North through the old-town lanes
Key sight
Ljubljana Town Hall (Magistrat)
Fountain
Robba Fountain (Fontana treh rek)
Loop back
West to the cathedral or south to the river
Surface
Cobbled; mostly flat with short slopes

The short walk

  • Leave the square north into the pedestrian lanes.
  • Mestni trg opens after a few minutes, with the Town Hall on the right.
  • The Robba Fountain stands in the middle of the square.

The Town Hall

Ljubljana Town Hall (Magistrat) is a reconstructed baroque building that still houses the city administration. The courtyard and occasional exhibitions are open to visitors, and it anchors the square’s civic character.

Robba Fountain

The Robba Fountain (Fountain of the Three Rivers) is the square’s centrepiece, an 18th-century baroque work personifying the three Carniolan rivers. The original is in a museum; what stands here is a high-quality copy.

Completing the loop

  • Continue west to the cathedral, or turn south back toward the river and Prešeren Square.
  • The whole loop is under 20 minutes at a stroll and connects three squares.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Prešeren Square to Mestni trg?

Walk north through the old-town pedestrian lanes for about 4–6 minutes; Mestni trg opens with the Town Hall on your right and the Robba Fountain in the middle.

What is the Town Hall?

Ljubljana Town Hall (Magistrat) is the baroque civic building on Mestni trg, still used by the city administration, with a visitor courtyard and occasional exhibitions.

Is the walk step-free?

Largely flat, but the old town is cobbled with short slopes and the occasional step at building entrances. Wheelchair users should allow a little extra time.

Sources: Visit Ljubljana, City of Ljubljana. Facts checked October 2026.

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← Prešernov trg