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The Ducal Court, known in Slovenian as Spodnji Celjski grad (Lower Celje Castle), is a palace in the town of Celje in the Savinjska region. It was the lowland residence of the Counts of Celje, complementing their hilltop Old Castle above the town. It lies in the old town centre, so it is easy to combine with a walk through Celje's historic streets.
The Princely Palace (Knežji dvorec) is a historic residence in the centre of Celje, associated with the Counts of Celje, the powerful medieval noble family of the town. Today it houses museum collections, making it a natural stop on a walk through Celje's old town. It lies in the Savinjska region, a short stroll from the town's main squares.
Celje Castle is a medieval castle on a hill above the town of Celje in the Savinjska region. It is one of the largest castle complexes in Slovenia and was the seat of the Counts of Celje, with walls and towers that give wide views over the town and the Savinja valley. It is reached by road or on foot by a short uphill walk from Celje.
Laško Castle, known in Slovenian as Grad Laško, is a historic castle in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia. It stands above the town of Laško, and its hillside position offers views over the town and the surrounding valley. It is reached on foot from the town centre and combines well with a stroll through Laško.
Lemberg Castle (Grad Lemberg) is a castle in the Savinjska region, in the hilly countryside north of Celje near the spa village of Dobrna. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's old manor and castle heritage. It fits easily into a day trip around Celje and Dobrna, and the surrounding hills suit a short walk.
Frankolovo Mansion is a historic manor house in the village of Frankolovo in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia. It is a modest stop for those interested in the region's old estates and rural architecture. The village lies north of Celje, so the mansion fits easily into a day of driving or walking around the Celje area.
Lindek Castle (Grad Lindek) is a castle ruin in the hills near Frankolovo in the Savinjska region. The remaining walls give a sense of the medieval fortifications that once watched over this part of the countryside. It makes a short detour for those travelling between Celje and Slovenske Konjice, best reached on foot along a forest path from the Frankolovo area.
Rifnik Castle is the ruin of a medieval castle on a hill in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia, near Šentjur. The hilltop combines castle remains with views over the surrounding countryside, making it a quiet stop for those interested in history. Reaching it involves a short uphill walk through woodland.
Prebold Manor (Graščina Prebold) is a historic manor house in the village of Prebold in the Lower Savinja Valley, in Slovenia's Savinjska region. It is a stop for those interested in the region's estate architecture and local history. The manor lies in the valley between Celje and Žalec, so it pairs easily with a short walk through the village.
Vitanje Castle is a castle ruin on the hill above the village of Vitanje in the Savinjska region. The remains of its walls are worth a short detour for anyone interested in medieval strongholds and the view over the valley below. Reach it on foot from Vitanje, which lies north of Celje on the way towards the Pohorje hills.
Vitanje Castle (Grad Vitanje) is a castle site near the village of Vitanje in the Savinjska region of northeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's medieval past and the hilly countryside around it. Vitanje lies north of Celje, between the Pohorje foothills and the Paka valley, and the castle makes a good addition to a day trip in the area.
Konjice Castle is a medieval castle above the town of Slovenske Konjice in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia. Its remains make a good short outing for anyone interested in the region's history and the view over the old town. Start from the centre of Slovenske Konjice and follow the path uphill to the castle.
Rožek Castle (Grad Rožek, historically Roseckh) is a castle site in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It suits visitors interested in the medieval heritage of the Dolenjska countryside. The site lies in the hilly area west of Novo mesto, so plan to combine it with other stops in the region and expect a short walk on rural terrain.
Dornava Mansion is a historic manor house in the village of Dornava in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia. It is known as one of the most notable Baroque mansions in the country, set within its own grounds. It lies a short drive northeast of Ptuj, and a visit is an easy stop combined with a walk around the village.
Lisičje Mansion (Dvorec Lisičje) is a historic manor house in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, a short distance south-east of Ljubljana. It is a modest stop for anyone interested in the country's rural manor architecture. The building lies in the countryside just outside the capital, so a visit fits easily into a half-day outing from Ljubljana.
Fužine Castle is a castle in the Fužine district on the eastern side of Ljubljana, in the Osrednjeslovenska region. It is a good stop for anyone interested in the historic buildings that stand outside the city centre. The castle lies within the city, so it is easy to reach by city bus or bicycle and can be combined with a walk in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Šinkov Turn is a castle in central Slovenia, in the Osrednjeslovenska region north of Ljubljana, near Vodice. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the manor houses and castles of the Ljubljana basin. The castle sits in open countryside, so it pairs easily with a short walk or drive through the surrounding villages.
Kodeljevo Castle (Grad Kodeljevo) is a historic manor in the Kodeljevo district of Ljubljana, in the Osrednjeslovenska region. It is a quiet stop for anyone interested in the older estates that once stood on the edge of the capital. The castle lies east of the city centre and is easy to combine with a walk or bike ride through the nearby neighbourhoods.
Borl Castle is a historic castle in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, standing above the Drava River valley. It is worth a stop for its old fortified walls and the view over the surrounding countryside. The castle lies near the town of Ptuj, making it an easy addition to a day trip in the area.
