 Feb 8 2025

 Across Slovenia

Slovenians observe Culture Day on 8 February, coinciding with the anniversary of the death of Romantic poet France Prešeren (1800-1849).

Many cultural institutions, including galleries and museums, will be open to visitors admission free and cultural events will be held across the country, many involving the reading of Prešeren's poetry.

Large crowds usually gather for a ceremony outside the poet's birth house in the north-western village of Vrba and for the reading of his poetry at his monument in the centre of Ljubljana.

In the north-western city of Kranj, where Prešeren served as a lawyer and died, a traditional fair will transport visitors back to his time.

Culture Day is also celebrated among Slovenian communities abroad, including in the neighbouring countries.