MIKLOŠIČEVA CESTA AND MIKLOŠIČ PARK

Miklošičeva Cesta leads from Prešeren Square, between the church and Galerija Emporium, to the bus and train stations. Most of the great architects of the early ^20th century, inspired by the Viennese Secession, contributed to the buildings that line this thoroughfare.

The Grand Hotel Union (1903), the city's best-known and most luxurious hotel, was the headquarters of the Soča Front High Command (World War I).

Opposite, at no. 4, the Caisse de Credit Populaire dates back to 1907 and proudly displays its white facade with blue checks. It was designed by Josip Vancaš.

At no. 8 stands the Vurnikova hiša, home to the Cooperative Bank. This surprising, strangely exotic building was designed by Ivan Vurnik in 1922. Helena Vurnik designed the geometric motifs. The entrance hall features Janez Krek (1865-1917), a priest and one of the leaders of the Christian social movement.

Miklošič Park (Miklošičev Park) between Dalmatinova Ulica and Tavčarjeva Ulica was the only park laid out during the Art Nouveau period, designed by Maks Fabiani in 1902. This is where you'll find the highest concentration of Secession-style buildings. The Krisper house (Krisperjeva hiša), designed by Fabiani, features delicate arabesque friezes on the second-floor windows. The Palace of Justice, from the same period, dominates the northern part of the square. On the western corner, the Čuden building (Čudnova hiša) was designed by Ciril Metod Koch, who was also responsible for the attractive Hauptmann building on Prešeren Square.