Early Christian Centre Archaeological Park

Ljubljana


Behind the Cankarjev Dom centre is this important site, with the remains of an early Christian church portico with mosaics from the 4th century, a total-immersion baptistery and a hypocaust system. Opposite and to the west of the Cankarjev Dom are the remains of a Roman wall dating from 14–15 AD. The city's northern gate is closer to Kongresni trg.


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