More than designing the new square, Plecnik introduced some
modifications in most elements in this area. For instance, he
replaced the column holding the Virgin's statue cast in 1682, by
a new one, moving a fountain to another place in the gardened
area. The southernmost point of the touristy old town is this
square, redesigned by Plecnik in 1927. Some old buildings were
left, as, for instance, Gruber palace, a Baroque construction
from the end of the 18th century. Another square named after
famous slovenian, this time after the writer Fran Levstik, and
again it was created by Joze Plecnik in first half of the last
century. It was built on the remains of previous square which
had been destroyed in fire in 18th century. In the centre of
Levstikov trg, which lies just south of Stari trg, is the
Hercules Fountain. The actual statue you see today is a copy of
the original 17th century statue which know resides in the Town
Hall. This square beside St James' Church was built on the site
of the Jesuit college which