Posted by La Carmina on April 10, With Medieval red rooftops and dramatic canals, it could pass for one of the great cities in Game of Thrones. And I hope you enjoy our latest Slovenia travel video! Follow me through this European city, as I discover a surprising world-class food, art, nature and culture scene.
Video produced by Borderless Media. Click to watch our Slovenia travel TV episode now! My film team and I wanted to start by getting an overall sense of Ljubljana. A boat tour was the perfect way to get the lay of the land.
We went on the minute River Ljubljanica boat ride , which took us down the canals and under the famous bridges. We loved observing locals enjoying summertime activities, from this unique point of view. The colorful, historic European architecture is a feast for the eyes. Love these classic buildings overlooking the water. This bridge was erected in the early 20th century, and looks like a scene from Game of Thrones. According to local legend, Jason of Argonauts fame was the founder of Ljubljana, and killed several dragons during his conquest.
Some say that when a virgin crosses the bridge, these dragons will wag their tails. I found lots of heavy metal attitude at Metelkova, an autonomous social and cultural center in the centre of Ljubljana, Slovenia. These former military barracks became occupied by squatters in the early 90s. Over time, they covered every available space with colorful street art. Metelkova Mesto feels like a giant acid trip.
There are multiple buildings, decorated in everything from graffiti tags to moving installations. This web of Gollum alien clones will haunt your nightmares. Metelkova encapsulates the eccentric, alternative side of Slovenia β perfect for alternative travellers like ourselves. Metel Kova is a hive of creativity. There are artist studios here, as well as dive bars, design workshops, concert spaces.
