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Križanke Summer Theatre

Križanke Summer Theatre
About

Križanke Summer Theatre is one of Ljubljana’s most captivating cultural venues, blending medieval heritage with modern performance. Originally a 13th-century monastery of the Teutonic Order, the complex was transformed between 1952 and 1956 by renowned architect Jože Plečnik into an open-air theatre. His final major project, it reflects Renaissance design principles with sgraffito wall decorations, original paving, and atmospheric lighting. The theatre’s main courtyard, with a capacity of over 1,200 seats and additional standing room, hosts concerts, operas, ballets, and plays—especially during the Ljubljana Festival. A fixed roof ensures performances continue in all weather, while the surrounding complex includes smaller venues like the Devil’s Courtyard and a Baroque church by Domenico Rossi. Located near French Revolution Square, Križanke is not only a hub for the performing arts but also a testament to Plečnik’s architectural legacy.

Ljubljana Slovenia
Location

Križanke Summer Theatre is located at Trg francoske revolucije 1, 1000 Ljubljana, in the historic center of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The venue occupies the former Monastery of the Holy Cross, which was redesigned by architect Jože Plečnik in the 1950s into one of the city’s most beautiful open-air cultural spaces. It sits on French Revolution Square, a short walk from the Ljubljanica River and the Old Town, with nearby attractions including the National and University Library, the Slovenian Philharmonic Hall, and the prominent Vegova Ulica boulevard. The square itself features a monument to Napoleon’s Illyrian Provinces and is surrounded by historic architecture, making Križanke Summer Theatre an integral part of Ljubljana’s vibrant cultural and architectural district.

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