Križanke
An open-air theatre converted from a monastery, and the main venue for the Ljubljana Festival in summer.
Križanke was originally a monastery of the Teutonic Order. In the 1950s Plečnik converted it into an open-air theatre and cultural centre. Its arcades, courtyards, and stone wall decoration are all his work, and it is part of the World Heritage property. Each July and August, the Ljubljana Festival stages operas, ballets, and symphony concerts here, and pop concerts are often held at other times of year. When no performance is on, visitors can enter the courtyard. It stands across the street from the National Library, so the two can be visited together. Buy performance tickets in advance on the official website.
Opening hours
Courtyard generally open during the day on non-performance days
Nearby sights
- National and University Library of Slovenia
- Congress Square
- Plečnik House
- Triple Bridge & Prešeren Square
- Ljubljana Castle
- Franciscan Church of the Annunciation
- Ljubljana Cathedral
- Nebotičnik