Contentious sale of Hostel Celica by city of Ljubljana off to a sluggish start

Ljubljana, 14 December - A decision by the city of Ljubljana to sell the unique Celica youth hostel and culture centre has made headlines in recent weeks. Developments culminated on Thursday with a rally against the sale and the news that no bids had been submitted for the historical building.

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Youth hostel Celica
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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A protest in Prešeren Square against the sale of Celica, a popular youth hostel in Ljubljana which is currently owned by the municipality.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
A protest in Prešeren Square against the sale of Celica, a popular youth hostel in Ljubljana which is currently owned by the municipality.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
A protest in Prešeren Square against the sale of Celica, a popular youth hostel in Ljubljana which is currently owned by the municipality.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
A protest in Prešeren Square against the sale of Celica, a popular youth hostel in Ljubljana which is currently owned by the municipality.
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Youth hostel Celica
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

Ljubljana
Youth hostel Celica
Photo: Nebojša Tejić/STA

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