Tivoli Park
Central Slovenia
Tivoli Park, known locally as Mestni park Tivoli, is the largest park in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital. It stretches across several city districts and is protected as part of the Tivoli–Rožnik Hill–Šiška Hill Nature Park since 1984. The park encompasses a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including the 17th-century Tivoli Castle, a Neoclassical mansion renovated by Marshal Joseph Radetzky. Nearby stands the alpine-style Švicarija Mansion, now a cultural center. The northern edge hosts the Cekin Mansion, home to the Museum of Contemporary History of Slovenia, designed by Baroque architect Fischer von Erlach. Sports enthusiasts can visit Tivoli Hall, a complex of indoor arenas opened in 1965, hosting ice hockey and basketball events. The park also features the rectangular Tivoli Pond, renovated in 2011, which serves recreational and flood-control purposes and is adorned by the sculpture "Ribe" by France Kralj. Adjacent to the pond are a tropical greenhouse and a rose garden with over 160 varieties, including Slovenia's first cultivar, "Prešeren." A historic playground, Paradiso dei bambini, was created during World War II and remains a notable feature. The park is a haven for bird species and a cultural hub, offering visitors a rich blend of history, art, and nature.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Tivoli Park is during spring and summer when the rose garden and open-air library are in full bloom and operation. Visitors are encouraged to explore the cultural centers and museums housed within the park's mansions. Purchasing tickets in advance for events at Tivoli Hall can enhance the experience. The park is accessible year-round, with winter offering a unique atmosphere when the open-air library moves indoors. Discounted or combined tickets may be available for museum entries.
Faits intéressants
- •The four cast-iron dogs in front of Tivoli Castle were designed by Austrian sculptors in a Moravian foundry in 1864 and have no tongues, which sparked a false rumor about the sculptor Anton Dominik Fernkorn.
- •The sculpture 'Ribe' in Tivoli Pond depicts two vertically standing fish and was created by expressionist sculptor France Kralj in 1935, installed in the pond in 1994.
- •Tivoli Hall's larger arena can seat 7,000 for ice hockey games and 6,000 for basketball, illustrating its multipurpose design.
- •The rose garden in Tivoli Park includes over 160 rose types, featuring Slovenia's first cultivar named 'Prešeren'.
- •The playground Paradiso dei bambini was built during WWII under Italian annexation and opened with a ceremony attended by local authorities and the archbishop despite political tensions.
Histoire
Tivoli Park was established around the 17th century, with Tivoli Castle built atop earlier Renaissance ruins.
In the 19th century, the castle was renovated in the Neoclassical style by Marshal Joseph Radetzky.
The park and its surrounding nature areas have been protected since 1984 as part of a larger nature park.
The playground Paradiso dei bambini was constructed during the Italian annexation of Ljubljana in World War II, reflecting the complex political history of the region.
Over the centuries, the park evolved from a private estate to a public cultural and recreational space integral to Ljubljana's urban landscape.
Guide du lieu
Tivoli Castle17th century, renovated mid-19th century
A 17th-century mansion renovated in the 19th century by Marshal Joseph Radetzky in the Neoclassical style, featuring four iconic cast-iron dogs at its entrance.
Švicarija Mansion
An alpine-style building behind Tivoli Castle, restored recently and transformed into a cultural center, adjacent to the Jesenko nature trail.
Cekin Mansion1720
Located on the northern edge of the park, this Baroque mansion houses the Museum of Contemporary History of Slovenia, designed by Fischer von Erlach.
Tivoli Hall1965
A sports complex of two indoor arenas opened in 1965, hosting ice hockey and basketball with seating capacities up to 7,000.
Tivoli Pond and Sculpture 'Ribe'Pond renovated 2011; sculpture created 1935, installed 1994
A shallow rectangular pond renovated in 2011, used for recreation and flood control, featuring the sculpture 'Ribe' by France Kralj.
Greenhouse and Rose GardenRose garden created 1993-1994, renovated 2007, expanded 2010
A tropical plant greenhouse managed by Ljubljana Botanical Gardens, next to a rose garden with over 160 rose varieties including the Slovenian cultivar 'Prešeren'.
Paradiso dei bambini Playground1941-1943
A historic circular playground designed by Boris Kobe during WWII Italian annexation, opened in 1943 with significant local attendance.
Contact
Téléphone: (01) 431 50 60