The oldest linden tree in Ljubljana stands in front of the Pod lipco inn. It has the status of a tree of natural value and has been protected since 1993.

Do you want to know what it has been through?

What was in this square before the linden tree was planted?

The square area was part of Roman Emona, as evidenced by today's Rimska cesta, which translates as Roman Road.
Later, it was an important entry point to medieval Ljubljana.

What was happening here in 1626 when the linden tree was planted?

The site was a stopover for traders and travellers. Freight traffic from Trieste and Vrhnika has been passing through here since Roman times.

The linden tree was also called the Cartmen’s Linden Tree. Why?

Cartmen were carriers of freight on horse-drawn carts. At the cartmen’s outpost, they changed horses, rested, and traded loudly.

What was happening under the linden tree when it was 200 years old?

The inn opened its doors in 1820. France Prešeren, Matija Čop, and Andrej Smole have all written poetry under the tree. Its shadow was later enjoyed by architect Jože Plečnik and writer Fran Saleški Finžgar.

How did the linden tree survive the Great Ljubljana Earthquake of 1895?

At 270 years old, the linden tree was a mighty tree that could survive many natural disasters. It was not visibly affected by the earthquake.

What happened near the linden tree in 1901?

A tram starts running on Rimska cesta. It connected Tržaška cesta and today's Slovenska cesta until 1958.

What happened here after the World War II?

After World War II, car fairs were held on Borštnikov trg square. Today, we know that driving and walking on roots damage trees.

When did the linden tree start to change and why?

In the middle of the last century, individual branches began to dry out. The first care of the tree started in the 1980s, when the trunk started to become hollow.

How can we help the 400-year-old lady today?

The growing base of the linden tree has been improved, supported from the ground up, and heavy branches tied. Although hollow, it has come back to life.