Spend International Museum Day within the mighty walls of the Žička kartuzija Monastery.
On International Museum Day, you are warmly invited to Žička kartuzija Monastery, where you can explore the monastery independently with an audio guide or join one of the free guided tours.
Free guided tours:
10:00: Guided tour of Žička kartuzija: Discover the life of the Carthusians.
12:00: Guided tour with the head conservator, Matija Plevnik.
14:00: Guided tour of Žička kartuzija: Discover the life of the Carthusians.
16:00: Guided tour of Žička kartuzija: Discover the life of the Carthusians.
Meeting point: TIC Žička kartuzija
For children, free creative workshops will also take place in the protocol hall of Žička kartuzija.
In addition to the guided tours, visitors can also:
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explore four permanent exhibitions on the rich Carthusian heritage,
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visit two lapidariums and the wine cellar,
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stop by the herbal shop,
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stroll through the monastery herb garden, and
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discover the themed energy trail “Silent Energies of Žička kartuzija Monastery”.
Next to Žička kartuzija stands Gastuž 1467, the oldest continuously operating inn in Slovenia, where visitors can enjoy refreshments and simple traditional dishes.
Outside the scheduled guided tours (audio-guided visits), visitors receive a 50% discount on the regular admission price.