Čeština
From October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
The Slovak National Museum, in cooperation with Architecture Week Prague, is preparing an exhibition under the patronage of four presidents.
An exceptional international exhibition dedicated to architect Jože Plečnik (1872–1957) will open at Bratislava Castle on October 1, 2025. This prominent architect, educator, and visionary left an indelible mark on the appearance of Prague Castle, the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, and other cities across Central Europe. His influence also reached Slovakia.
The exhibition is held under the patronage of:
- the President of the Slovak Republic
- the President of the Republic of Slovenia
- the President of the Czech Republic
- the President of the Republic of Austria
- the Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic
- the Deputy Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic
- the Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic
- the Deputy Mayor of the City of Prague for Spatial Development and Urban Planning
- the Archbishop of Prague and Primate of Bohemia
- the Archbishop of Ljubljana
The exhibition will present Plečnik’s work from Vienna, Prague, and Ljubljana, as well as the works of his students, who played a significant role in the architectural development of Central Europe. The Slovak section will emphasize the work of Dušan Jurkovič, whose architecture was rooted in folk traditions and historical sources.
Among other things, visitors will see items on loan from Prague Castle and the City Museum of Ljubljana. From the rich collections of the Slovak National Museum, exhibits will include a model of Jurkovič’s villa, furniture from a student dormitory, and a model of the M. R. Štefánik Memorial on Bradlo. A notable highlight is the newly confirmed fact that the famous “Plečnik’s beehive” at the château in Lány is actually the work of a Slovak craftsman from the Turiec region, supported by Plečnik himself.
The exhibition aspires to be not only a scholarly project but also an event of international importance. The support of four presidents and other institutions underscores its significance in the field of cultural diplomacy.
Plečnik dedicated his life to architecture and teaching. His works in Ljubljana have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and continue to inspire architects and the wider public today.
