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Metelkova Mesto

A sight in Tabor, Ljubljana, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Late evening.

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Metelkova Mesto in Tabor, Ljubljana
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Why go

Former army barracks turned graffiti-covered alternative arts and nightlife center.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ljubljana, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 4 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Dragon Bridge and Central Market.

Type
Sight · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Tabor
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Late evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ljubljana, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Dragon Bridge

    1901 Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four copper dragons, the city's symbol.

    Sight · 0.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Central Market

    Open-air and covered market along Plečnik's riverside colonnade.

    Shopping · 0.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Odprta kuhna

    Friday open-air food market with dozens of Slovenian cooks and chefs on Pogačar Square.

    Food · 0.9 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Gostilna Sokol

    Traditional Slovenian inn near the Triple Bridge serving štruklji, sausages and game.

    Food · 1.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Triple Bridge

    Plečnik's trio of bridges linking Prešeren Square to the old town.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Prešeren Square

    Central square with the pink Franciscan Church and the poet Prešeren's statue.

    Sight · 1.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Metelkova Mesto is a stop on our Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Ljubljana

Another curated sight in Ljubljana. See the full Ljubljana guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Ljubljana run from 4°C in January to 27°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Metelkova Mesto itself, we suggest: Late evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Ljubljana from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ljubljana weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Metelkova ulica 1000, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Coordinates
46.05638, 14.51682
Destination
Ljubljana, Slovenia

Metelkova Mesto: quick answers

How much time do you need at Metelkova Mesto?

Plan on about an hour at Metelkova Mesto. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Metelkova Mesto?

Our pick: Late evening. Insider tip: Daytime visits show the art; bars open late.

Is Metelkova Mesto free?

Yes, we list Metelkova Mesto as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Metelkova Mesto?

Metelkova Mesto is at Metelkova ulica 1000, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, in Tabor. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Metelkova Mesto?

Metelkova Mesto appears on Slovenia’s Alpine Lakes, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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