National Gallery of Slovenia
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Called by locals the ‘Slovenian Louvre’, the National Gallery of Slovenia is the largest art institution in the country, showcasing impressive collections of art by Slovenia’s most renowned artists.

Art lovers, this one's for you! The National Gallery was created in 1918 after the dissolution of Austria-Hungary, with the goal of creating a home for Slovenian artists’ works. The museum houses permanent exhibits from Slovenian artists, ranging from the Middle Ages to modern times.

Many famous Slovenian artists share their work here. You can find exhibitions for each time period, and one collection especially for the most famous Slovenian artist: Zoran Mušič. If you decide to visit his collection, keep in mind that there may be some serious topics that could be triggering to some people depicted in his paintings. While many of his paintings are landscapes and portraits, some painted the horrifying scenes in the Dachau Concentration Camp. During World War II, Mušič spent time in Dachau himself after being arrested by the Nazi Germany police force for partaking in an anti-facist group. His sketches while in Dachau are disturbing and tragic, but they are incredible pieces of work that tell his own experience of being in a concentration camp.

The National Gallery of Slovenia is a beautiful place to visit with amazing collections from Slovenian artists, but keep in mind some of the sensitive subjects that may arise in the Gallery’s most famous collections.