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On 1 October 2025, the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Jožef Plečnik – Central European Architect” took place at Bratislava Castle. The exhibition presents the work of one of the most important Central European architects of the 20th century. Plečnik’s creations, renowned for their originality and distinctive style, left an indelible mark not only in his native Slovenia but also in Prague and Vienna. The concept of the exhibition also highlights his influence on the next generation of architects and on his students who worked in Slovakia.
The exhibition was solemnly inaugurated by the Presidents Peter Pellegrini of the Slovak Republic, Nataša Pirc Musar of the Republic of Slovenia, Alexander Van der Bellen of the Republic of Austria, and Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic. Their personal presence underscored the importance of this cultural event and emphasized the Central European dimension of Plečnik’s legacy. The programme included the presentation of an accompanying publication and a cultural performance by the State Opera of Banská Bystrica.
Following the official opening, the Presidents met with the exhibition’s authors and the Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic. The symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony, the signing of the Guest Book, and the presentation of the representative publication on the exhibition followed. Finally, each President enjoyed a guided tour of the exhibition, personally accompanied by one of the curators.
The curators of the exhibition are Damjan Prelovšek, Vladimír Šlapeta, Zdeněk Lukeš, and Boris Podreca, who have prepared a unique exhibition capturing Plečnik’s legacy in its full breadth and significance. The exhibition “Jožef Plečnik – Central European Architect” reminded the wider public of the work of a creator who was able to connect tradition with modern architectural principles, and whose works are still regarded as a unique contribution to European architectural culture. The ceremonial evening at Bratislava Castle thus became not only a tribute to an important creative legacy but also a meeting of the leaders of four Central European countries united by a shared history and cultural values.
