NLS monument in Vipava

 

Inscription: To the fallen fighters for freedom withing the battle against fascism
Inscription: To the fallen fighters for freedom during the battle against fascism

On Glavni trg in Vipava stands NLS monument, which was made according to the plans of Jože Plečnik. Monument was uncovered in year 1952. Cubic concrete pedestal stands on a landing from granitic cubes. On the pedestal is positioned the base with the column, where are installed cuboids with inscriptions. On the top stands a capital from four massive vine leafs with grapes. Monument is surrounded by four cylindrical troughs for flowers. By judgement of some critics the monuments belongs among the most interesting monuments designed by Plečnik. By production of the monument Plečnik looked up to the future, not on the past and wanted to make something new.

 
 
 
 

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travel-slovenia-vipava-viewVipava
Vipava is a settlement and the center of homonymous municipality, which is in the upper part of Vipava valley, next to numerous springs of river Vipava, which is the only river in Europe with delta spring. Due to the numerous springs the inhabitants built 25 brides. [_Read more_]

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