
Monasteries are an important component of religious heritage. Slovenia still has more than 30 active monasteries/friaries and five active convents. One of the best known is the Cistercian monastery at
Stična, founded almost 900 years ago. It is home to the Museum of Christianity in Slovenia. The Capuchin friary at
Vipavski Križ is famous for its connection with the noted preacher Janez Svetokriški, who worked there. Also important are Franciscan friaries like the one at
Nazarje, which houses the first Slovene translation of the Bible. The Minorite friary at
Olimje, with its herbalist's shop, is very popular with tourists. The last active working Carthusian monastery in Slovenia is at
Pleterje, while the former
Žiče Charterhouse is also a major attraction. The popular summer performance venue of
Križanke in Ljubljana is another former monastery.