Ljubljana and its street art on Metelkova Street

The city of Ljubljana has a very special vibe with Mediterranean influences - which can be traced back to the fact that in history Ljubljana sometimes belonged to Italy and sometimes to Austria. In 1991 Slovenia became independent.
As in the rest of the country, there is a lot of greenery in Ljubljana - numerous gardens and parks invite you to linger or take a long walk. Tivoli Ljubljana is ideal for this with a total size of 500 hectares, which is a good 30 percent more than Central Park in New York City has to offer! The site features exhibition areas, forest and even a ski jump. By the way: Ljubljana has already held the title of “Europe’s greenest city”.
The central promenade is lined with hip cafés and restaurants in pastel-coloured houses.
Things are more colourful on Metelkova Street, a centre of alternative culture with lots of street art and events. It developed from a squat – an empty barracks complex that was occupied by artists and activists.
Also worth seeing are the listed old town and the Ljubljana Castle towering above it. From there you have a panoramic view of the entire capital towards the mountains.