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Švicarija (MGLC)
Cankar’s “refuge for sinners”
About Švicarija (MGLC)
Švicarija looks like an Alpine homestead under the trees of Tivoli Park, but inside it is a centre for contemporary creativity. The former Hotel Tivoli was once home to many artists, among them the writer Ivan Cankar, who called it a refuge for sinners. Fully refurbished, it is run by the International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) and again offers space to Slovenian and international artists, with exhibitions and events. Our advice: walk here through Tivoli from the MGLC at Tivoli Mansion.
Why it's on our list
- A historic artists’ house in Tivoli
- Studios for Slovenian and international artists
- Exhibitions and events
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Švicarija (MGLC) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Švicarija (MGLC) are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Celovška cesta650 m8 min walk
- Taxi rank850 m11 min walk
Key sights
- Tivoli Park200 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- National Gallery of Slovenia650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Congress Square1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Triple Bridge1.2 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Prešeren Square1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- St Nicholas Cathedral1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Central Market1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Dragon Bridge1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Ljubljana Castle1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Metelkova Mesto1.9 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 9 min
Getting around
- Railway & bus station1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Ljubljana Airport (Brnik)19 kmCar or taxi 60 min