Just north of the old town, Slovenia Square, or Slovenski Trg, is the heart of modern Kranj. Redesigned as larger open space following WWII, in addition to the city's most prestigious secondary school and some very colourful modern blocks, several of the buildings on the square are the work of famed 20th century architect Edvard Ravnikar, including the Creina Hotel, City Hall and the former Globus shopping centre, which now houses the magnificent Kranj City Library. However, the focal point of the square itself are the mesmerising sculptures by Lojze Dolinar, whose work is characterised by vivid expression and dynamic movement. Of special interest for tourists is the scale-size bronze relief of Kranj that was installed in 2007.
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