Stanica

Slovakia


With community vibes and a good dose of quirk, this performing-arts space is Žilina's engine of bohemian creativity. Stanica, in the old train station, assumes many guises: theatre, pop-up cinema, live-music venue and relaxed cafe-bar. Check its website for upcoming events.


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