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Unexpected discovery during the renovation of a house in Ljubljana: it is said to bring good luck (PHOTO)
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Unexpected discovery during the renovation of a house in Ljubljana: it is said to bring good luck (PHOTO)

During the renovation of two houses on Gornji trg in central Ljubljana, residents discovered a small medieval gargoyle between them. The find was reported by the Tourism Office of Ljubljana, which noted that such discoveries might be remnants of old legends or evidence that Ljubljana still has its 'varuh' (a term for mythical creatures or protective spirits) in unexpected places. The gargoyle is said to protect the house and bring luck and some 'ljubljansko pogum' (Ljubljana spirit) if tapped three times. The discovery highlights the historical significance of gargoles in medieval architecture, particularly their role in fire safety and ventilation. The gargoyle on Gornji trg is one of the few remaining open ones in the city.

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Unexpected discovery during the renovation of a house in Ljubljana: it is said to bring good luck (PHOTO)

During the renovation of two houses on Gornji trg in central Ljubljana, residents discovered a small medieval gargoyle between them. The find was reported by the Tourism Office of Ljubljana, which noted that such discoveries might be remnants of old legends or evidence that Ljubljana still has its 'varuh' (a term for mythical creatures or protective spirits) in unexpected places. The gargoyle is said to protect the house and bring luck and some 'ljubljansko pogum' (Ljubljana spirit) if tapped three times. The discovery highlights the historical significance of gargoles in medieval architecture, particularly their role in fire safety and ventilation. The gargoyle on Gornji trg is one of the few remaining open ones in the city.

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