Many of the buildings of the old town
were from centuries ago but the earthquake of 1895 destroyed most of them. So
the current buildings are 19th century; some even have the date of 1903 on
them; note the canopy of wrought iron and glass; first of its kind here.
In the old town square is a statue of
Preseren. He is the national poet. The muse that is with him is a real lady
whom he loved; but he never told her. So most of his poetry is about unrequited
love.
