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Križanke
Sight4.7 · 1 2364.2 · 23≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry499 m from the center
This cultural and theatrical landmark on French Revolution Square originated as a 13th-century monastery of the Teutonic Knights. In the 1950s, Slovenia's master architect Jože Plečnik ingeniously converted the historic complex into an open-air summer theatre. Plečnik adorned the central courtyard with expressive sgraffito patterns, rhythmic arcades, and an open lapidarium, creating an acoustic venue for the famed Ljubljana Summer Festival.
Highlights
- Masterful adaptive redesign by celebrated Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik
- Courtyard featuring Renaissance sgraffito decorations, colonnades, and lapidarium
- Premier open-air venue hosting classical performances of Ljubljana Festival
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 20:00 |
| Sun | Closed |
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