Križanke Summer Theatre

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The Križanke Summer Theatre is one of Ljubljana's principal architectural attractions. Between 1952 and 1956, the architect Jože Plečnik converted this former monastery of the Teutonic Order, originally built in the thirteenth century, into one of the city’s main cultural venues.

The outdoor Summer Theatre, with a capacity of 1,400, regularly hosts concerts of various types and is one of the main venues for the summer Ljubljana Festival.

The conversion of the Križanke complex was Plečnik’s last project. It also marked the completion of his extensive restyling of French Revolution Square (Trg francoske revolucije) and nearby Vegova Ulica. A monument to Napoleon’s Illyrian Provinces, designed by the sculptor Lojze Dolinar, was erected in the square next to Križanke in 1929.

Plečnik followed Renaissance principles in his approach to the Križanke complex. A row of windows in the monastery wall offered a view into the interior. Other solutions include an original paving design and numerous lights on the courtyard walls.

The Križanke complex also includes an atrium of an original design, a small cultural venue in the Devil’s Courtyard and the notable baroque church dedicated to Our Lady, Help of Christians, built between 1714 and 1715 by Domenico Rossi, one of the leading Venetian architects of his day.

Accessible to persons with movement disabilities

Designated path from the car park/public transport to the building
Designated entrance for persons with movement disabilities
Designated sanitary facilities accessible to persons with movement disabilities
Adequate access to the building for persons with movement disabilities (hallways, staircase, lift, etc.)
Accessible event space for persons with movement disabilities

Contacts

Trg francoske revolucije 1 1000 Ljubljana

Phone: +386 (0)1 241 60 26

Email: [email protected]

Web site: Križanke Summer Theatre

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The offer includes

The Križanke Open Air Theatre is managed by the Ljubljana Festival. It was formerly the oldest monastery in the city that belonged to the Teutonic Knight’s order. Renovated to the plans of architect Jože Plečnik in the 1950s, the Križanke complex is considered to be one of the most beautiful and acoustic open-air venues in Slovenia.

The big stage with an orchestra pit is suitable for various theatrical and musical stagings (operas, operettas, ballet, etc.), for symphonic concerts, theatre productions as well as pop and jazz concerts. It has also been occasionally used as banqueting venue for larger events. The theatre is outfitted with a large sliding roof that allows performances to run undisturbed even in the case of bad weather.

A distinctive feature of the Entrance Hall (open-air) is the sgrafitto decoration on the walls, which were adorned with bas-relief figurines that originate from the Czech medieval art. Special attention was also dedicated to a uniform pavement pattern, linking together the various architectural components of this space, which is a popular setting for concerts, performances or receptions in the warmer months.

Possibly the most picturesque setting in the Križanke complex, the Devil’s Courtyard, was originally designed by Plečnik to serve as a venue for small chamber performances. There is a net of lights, built into the ceiling, giving an impression of a starry sky. The Devil’s Courtyard is a beautiful setting for receptions. Another function space is the Knights’ hall, once the monastery’s refectory.

Contacts

Trg francoske revolucije 1
1000 Ljubljana
Ljubljana

Phone: +386 (0)1 241 60 12

E-mail: [email protected]

POI konference:
http://www.ljubljanafestival.si

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Slovenian Convention Standards

Capacities

Rooms 4
Area size 2700
Theater seats 1126
Reception 3400

Conference rooms

Summer Theatre
- Theater
  
  1226
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  3400
- Banquet
  
  -
- Size of the room
  
  2700
- Ceiling height
  
  0
Entrance Hall
- Theater
  
  600
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  1000
- Banquet
  
  -
- Size of the room
  
  693
- Ceiling height
  
  0
Knights' Hall
- Theater
  
  134
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  180
- Banquet
  
  -
- Size of the room
  
  170
- Ceiling height
  
  0
Devil's Courtyard
- Theater
  
  100
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  150
- Banquet
  
  -
- Size of the room
  
  143
- Ceiling height
  
  0
Church
- Theater
  
  140
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  180
- Banquet
  
  -
- Size of the room
  
  250
- Ceiling height
  
  0
Pergola
- Theater
  
  -
- Classroom
  
  -
- Reception
  
  100
- Banquet
  
  -
- Size of the room
  
  200
- Ceiling height
  
  0