Ankaran Cemetery – the art of peace and remembrance

Recognised as one of the most beautiful examples of contemporary public space design in Slovenia, the cemetery blends landscape art, architecture, and a respectful relationship with its surroundings. Among pine trees and stone retaining walls, with views of the sea and sky, it creates a space of peace, silence, and reflection.

For its outstanding aesthetic and spatial quality, the cemetery was awarded the 2025 Plečnik Prize – Slovenia’s highest national award for architecture and public space design. The expert jury highlighted the subtle interplay of natural landscape, pathways, terraces, and the horizon.

A visit to the cemetery offers a unique experience: a walk through a modern park-like setting that transcends traditional notions of cemeteries. It is a place where architecture strips away the superfluous and emphasizes the essential – connection with space, nature, and tranquillity.