Photo: Fred Romero from Paris, France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: Fred Romero from Paris, France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Metelkova and alternative Ljubljana
Your local guide
Nejc Kranjc
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Highlights
- Metelkova, the former barracks turned squat
- The story of the 1993 occupation
- Graffiti, mosaics and sculpture across every courtyard
- Rog, the old bicycle factory, and its history
- Metelkova's clubs, seen from the courtyard
About this tour
This session covers Ljubljana's alternative side, starting at Metelkova, the former army barracks occupied in 1993, and its courtyards of graffiti and sculpture. It also takes in Rog, the old bicycle factory nearby, and the long argument over its future. It is a different Ljubljana from the postcard old town.
The guide opens with a sound check, then moves between Metelkova and Rog, letting the camera linger on the art before taking questions. A short list of what was covered is sent once the call is over.
This suits anyone interested in squat culture, street art or how cities argue over old buildings. It also suits younger travellers looking past the usual sights.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Ljubljana before heading out.
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Metelkova entrance 21 min
At the gates of Metelkova, the former army barracks, the camera takes in the painted entrance, and the guide tells the story of the 1993 squat that turned an abandoned military site into an independent cultural space.
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Metelkova courtyards 21 min
Moving through Metelkova's courtyards, the camera shows the graffiti, mosaics and sculptures that cover almost every wall, added over three decades by different groups and artists who use the space.
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Rog factory 21 min
Outside Rog, the old bicycle factory nearby, the guide explains the long fight over what should happen to the building, and the camera shows the clubs and murals of Metelkova still visible behind it as evening sets in.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Ljubljana: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Potica and Center, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Ljubljana time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Ljubljana, showing you Triple Bridge and Ljubljanica riverside live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Is this suitable if I do not drink?
Yes. Say so when you book and the guide will focus on the atmosphere and venues rather than the drinks list.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Ljubljana live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Ljubljana time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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