Presentation
Open Air Theatre
The Križanke Open Air Theatre 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. The theatre is outfitted with a large sliding roof making the performances possible in the case of bad weather.
The Entrance hall
The original distinction of the entire Plečnik's renovation of the monastery complex was achieved by the unity of diversity; the great architect included sgrafitto decoration - a drawing technique of the Renaissance that he borrowed from Semper - in the renovation. The walls were adorned with bas-relief figurines that originate from the Czech medieval art. All these architectural elements are most noticeable in the Entrance Hall, which Plečnik conceived to be an open-air theatre.
The Križanke Church
By the Križanke complex, a new church was built in 1714-15 on the site where the Gothic Church of St. Mary had once stood. The new Križanke church was the first Baroque building in Slovenia, centrally-planned and in the form of a Greek cross with a richly pilastered facade and a picturesque dome. The church is suitable mostly for chamber concerts; in addition, it has hosted several small theatre productions.
The Knight's Hall
The former monastery refectory has been transformed into the Knight's Hall, which is suitable for chamber concerts and small theatre productions.
The Devil's Courtyard
Possibly the most picturesque setting in the Križanke complex, the Devil's Courtyard, was 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. Plečnik took this element from his own repertoire as he had already decorated the Prague Castle with such a net of lights. The Devil's Courtyard now hosts chamber concerts and small theatre productions.
