Me�ica
SloveniaSI
Town in Carinthia, Slovenia
Mežica is a town in northern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Mežica. It lies on the Meža River in the traditional Slovenian province of Carinthia) near the Austrian border. The town developed close to a lead and zinc mine under Mount Peca. Mining began in 1665 and ended in 1994. Today the mine is only open for tourist visits.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,176
- Coordinates
- 46.521, 14.854
- Timezone
- Europe/Ljubljana
- Elevation
- 480 m
Overview of Me�ica
Me�ica — a small settlement in Slovenia — is worth a place on your map. Around 3,176 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, culture and sports. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Me�ica
Nature in Me�ica
(2)The nature shortlist for Me�ica: Caves and Walkways. Everything listed here comes from what Me�ica is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Me�ica
(1)Looking for culture? Me�ica has Mines. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Me�ica's own activity tags.
Sports in Me�ica
(1)Me�ica records Hiking under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Me�ica is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Me�ica
(1)Me�ica's other activities entries include Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Me�ica is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Me�ica
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Me�ica are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Slovenia. Time zone: Europe/Ljubljana.
Similar destinations
Places near Me�ica that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Me�ica known for?
- Me�ica, in Slovenia, is best known for nature, culture and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 3,176 residents.
- What can you do in Me�ica?
- Recorded activities in Me�ica include Caves, Walkways, Mines and Hiking. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Me�ica?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Me�ica located?
- Me�ica is located in Slovenia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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