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Metelkova Morning: Art, Food, and Culture

Start your day at Ljubljana’s most vibrant autonomous cultural center before the crowds arrive.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Šestica

    Grab a hearty breakfast or early lunch at Šestica. This regional restaurant serves sausages, horse fillets, and steak. It is open from 10:00 on weekdays, making it the perfect start to your morning.

  2. 10:45

    Metelkova

    Walk to Metelkova, the former military barracks turned autonomous culture zone. Explore the underground artists' spaces, bars, and clubs. It is just a short walk from the area where you ate. If you visit on a Friday or Saturday, expect it to be crowded with youth and subcultures.

  3. 11:15

    National Museum of Slovenia - Metelkova

    Head to the National Museum of Slovenia - Metelkova located within the complex. Visit the new building to see the applied art heritage collections. The museum is a 2-minute walk from the main Metelkova area.

Local tip

Metelkova is very close to the main Train Station. If you need to move between locations, check the route details for walking directions.

Check before you go

  • Šestica is open Mo-Fr 10:00-23:00 and Sa 12:00-23:00. Ensure you arrive by 10:00 on weekdays or after 12:00 on Saturdays.
  • Metelkova is free to enter but some clubs may charge. The area is within a 5-minute walk from the main Train Station.

Worth knowing

  • Šestica is open at 10:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ljubljana (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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