Municipality of Metlika

Contact

This logo is missing!

If you have it, please email it to us.

Občina Metlika

Mestni trg 24, SI-8330 Metlika

http://www.metlika.si

obcina.metlika@siol.net

Phone386 (0) 7 306 3100

See on Google Maps

The Municipality of Metlika covers a total area of 109 square kilometres and has a population of 8,059 people (2002) living in 59 settlements.

The Social Activities Department of Metlika Municipality is responsible for social and health care, education, sports and cultural activities, including cultural heritage preservation and amateur activities. The local branches of the Union of Cultural Societies of Slovenia (ZKDS) and the Public Fund for Cultural Activities of the Republic of Slovenia (JSKD) facilitate the activities of local cultural organisations and act as mediators in respect of state and municipal funding.

See also

• Bela krajina Museum, Metlika
• Metlika People’s Library
• List of municipalities

External links

• Municipality of Metlika website (in Slovenian)
• Metlika Tourist information website (in English)
• Metlika on Wikipedia

Gallery

The Metlika Commandery, a one-time residence of the knights of the Teutonic Order, now an old people's home. It was built in the early 14th century.

A view of the the Metlika Commandery, a one-time residence of the knights of the Teutonic Order. Built in the early 14th century, it is now an old people's home.