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St Nicholas's Cathedral (Stolnica sv. Nikolaja) sits on Pogacarjev trg between the Central Market and the Town Hall. The current building was constructed 1701-1706 in the Italian Baroque style by Andrea Pozzo (the Jesuit architect of Vienna's Jesuit Church). The dome was added in 1841. The cathedral is dedicated to St Nicholas, patron of fishermen, reflecting Ljubljana's medieval river-trade past.

The interior contains frescoes by Giulio Quaglio (1703-1706) and a celebrated bronze door installed in 1996 to commemorate Pope John Paul II's visit. The Slovenian Door on the south side, by sculptor Tone Demsar, depicts 6 Slovenian bishops. The cathedral is free to enter; donations welcomed. Open daily 06:00-12:00 and 15:00-18:00; closed during weekday lunchtime services.

Pro Tip: Visit on a Sunday at 11:30 for the high mass with full choir - free to attend even as a tourist, and the acoustics of the Quaglio fresco rooms during the Latin liturgy are the best in Ljubljana.