7th Castle Days

The present form of the Ljubljana Castle would certainly be very different if, on 16 May 1905, the then mayor Ivan Hribar had not purchased the castle from the state authorities, transferring its ownership to the city of Ljubljana. The visionary Hribar had big plans for the castle, which, a century after its purchase, are being realised, as the castle has become an important cultural centre of the Slovenian capital. Numerous cultural events unfold behind the castle walls: exhibitions, concerts, dances, theatre performances, thematic lectures, etc. The space in which these events are presented to the audience is also important: the venues at the Ljubljana Castle are truly unique! Thus, the vision of the celebrated Mayor Hribar is realised with every cultural event that comes to life behind the mighty walls.

On the anniversary of the purchase, the traditional Castle Days, held for the seventh consecutive year, will take place at the Ljubljana Castle from 19 to 21 May 2017. Within the framework of the Castle Days, we have prepared a wide range of free events suitable for the whole family.

Visit us and experience the vibrant pulse of happenings above the city!

Daily Programme:

19 May 2017:

• The Ljubljana Dragon, Franci to His Friends, theatre performance by St Jacob’s Theatre Ljubljana, at 9.30 am and 11.00 am, Palatium (for non-subscribers);
• In Search of the Dragon’s Treasure, explorative guided tour, at 4.00 pm;
• Letters instead of a Brush, opening of a typographic exhibition, at 5.00 pm, Viewing Tower;
• About Three Peas, fairy tale for adults, at 7.00 pm, Castle Theatre

20 May 2017:

• Puzzles – Puppet Detective, explorative guided tour,at 9.00 am, Puppet Museum;
• The Squire’s Test in the Castle Forest, explorative guided tour,at 10.00 am;
• Poster Printing with Wooden and Lead Letters, creative workshop for children, from 11.00 to 1.00 pm, Frederick’s Tower;
• Castle Stories about  Kamishiba the Dragon for young children, Kamishiba Theatre, at 12.00 noon, Castle Courtyard;
• Draw and Tell Your Story, creative Kamishiba workshop, at 1.00 pm, Castle Theatre;
• The Escape of Knight Erasmus, interactive guided tour, 2.00 pm;
• Poster Printing with Wooden and Lead Letters, creative workshop for children, from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm, Frederick’s Tower;
• On the Trail of the Lost Symbol, explorative guided tour, at 4.00 pm, Slovenian History exhibition;
• Castle Stories about  Kamishiba the Dragon for slightly older children, Kamishiba Theatre, at 5.00 pm, Castle Courtyard;
• Castle Stories about  Kamishiba the Dragon for adults, Kamishiba Theatre, at 6.00 pm, Castle Courtyard;

21 May 2017:

• Open Day, from9.00 am to 8.00 pm, Ljubljana Castle;
• Medieval Camp, from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm, Castle Courtyard and Castle Park;
• The Ljubljana Dragon, Franci to His Friends, theatre performance by St Jacob’s Theatre Ljubljana, at 11.00 am, Palatium;
• With Percussion and Song around the World, musical performance, at 4.00 pm, Estates Hall.

The number of places is limited. Free tickets will be available from 15 May 2017 until all of the places are taken at Ljubljana Castle sales points and the lower funicular station on Krek Square. Each individual is entitled to up to four free tickets.

We recommend using the funicular to visit the events of the 7^th Castle Days. During the Castle Days, there will be a single discounted return ticket for the funicular.