Hostel Celica
Metelkova 8, SI-1000 Ljubljana
Phone386 (0) 1 230 9700
Managed byZavod Šouhostel
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| town = SI-1000 Ljubljana | | town = SI-1000 Ljubljana | ||
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| telephone = 386 (0) 1 230 9700 | | telephone = 386 (0) 1 230 9700 | ||
| fax = 386 (0) 1 230 9714 | | fax = 386 (0) 1 230 9714 | ||
| website = http://www.hostelcelica.com/ | | website = http://www.hostelcelica.com/ | ||
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| managed by = Zavod Šouhostel | | managed by = Zavod Šouhostel | ||
| founded by = Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana | | founded by = Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana | ||
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| − | [[Celica | + | Situated in the centre of Ljubljana, [[Celica Hostel]] stands within the former military complex that was during the 1990s developed into the [[Metelkova mesto Autonomous Cultural Zone]], an alternative culture territory with numerous clubs, studios, galleries and a very distinctive architecture. The building that now houses the hostel is a former military prison, hence also the name Celica Hostel, with ''celica'' meaning a (prison) cell. |
| − | + | The former cells were renovated into 20 uniquely designed rooms by more than 80 Slovene and foreign artists (among them Anthony Gormley and Giovanni Morbin), invited for this project by the [[KUD Sestava|Sestava Society]]. Besides its distinctive look, the hostel boasts a gallery, a small museum, a special room to chill and meditate, and a green outside garden, where music concerts often take place during the summer. Due to all that, Celica has received multiple awards, among them being the title of the 'No.1 hippest hostel in the world', given by Lonely Planet. | |
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| + | Opening its doors in [[established::2003]], the hostel is now run by the Šouhostel Institute, a non-profit organisation established by the Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana. | ||
==Art programmes== | ==Art programmes== | ||
| − | Besides being located | + | Besides being located at Metelkova, the centre of Ljubljana's cultural happenings, the hostel itself is also a venue for various cultural programmes: jam sessions by Slovene and foreign musicians takes place every Tuesday, and literary events or concerts on Friday. They are organised either indoor or at the summer garden, where each start of June the [[Godibodi Festival]] also takes place. |
| − | Celica Hostel's a small exhibition space, Srečišče ("Meeting Point") Gallery, hosts monthly art exhibitions | + | Celica Hostel's a small exhibition space, Srečišče ("Meeting Point") Gallery, hosts monthly art exhibitions that feature works by both established as well as emerging artists. Most of Celica's events and exhibitions are organised by [[KUD Sestava]], though other institutions also occasionally set up their events there. Additionally, the hostel regularely hosts workshops, poetry readings, debates and presentations on various themes, from literature, philosophy and music to nature, aesthetics and history etc. |
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Opening its doors in 2003, the hostel is now run by the Šouhostel Institute, a non-profit organisation established by the Student Organisation of the University of Ljubljana.
Art programmes
Besides being located at Metelkova, the centre of Ljubljana's cultural happenings, the hostel itself is also a venue for various cultural programmes: jam sessions by Slovene and foreign musicians takes place every Tuesday, and literary events or concerts on Friday. They are organised either indoor or at the summer garden, where each start of June the Godibodi Festival also takes place.
Celica Hostel's a small exhibition space, Srečišče ("Meeting Point") Gallery, hosts monthly art exhibitions that feature works by both established as well as emerging artists. Most of Celica's events and exhibitions are organised by KUD Sestava, though other institutions also occasionally set up their events there. Additionally, the hostel regularely hosts workshops, poetry readings, debates and presentations on various themes, from literature, philosophy and music to nature, aesthetics and history etc.
See also
External links
- Celica Hostel website
- KUD Sestava website (in Slovene)
- An article on Celica at the Lonely Planet website
- 3D pictures of all the rooms in the Celica Hostel
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Celica ("Cell") Hostel i … Celica ("Cell") Hostel is situated in the centre of Ljubljana within the former military complex of Metelkova, which was developed during the 1990s into the Metelkova mesto Autonomous Cultural Zone, an alternative culture territory with a very distinctive architecture and numerous clubs, studios and galleries.and numerous clubs, studios and galleries. +
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