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Grad Črnelo is a castle in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, set in the countryside northeast of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's manor and castle heritage, best combined with other sights in the area around Kamnik and Domžale.
Krumperk Castle is a castle located in Gorjuša near the town of Domžale in central Slovenia.
Češenik is a manor house (dvorec) in the Osrednjeslovenska region, set in the countryside north-east of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for anyone interested in the rural noble residences of central Slovenia. The area around Domžale and Lukovica makes a convenient base, and the manor fits easily into a short drive or an easy walk through the surrounding villages.
Jablje Castle is a historic manor-type castle standing in the countryside of the Mengeš municipality, north of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the old noble residences of central Slovenia. The castle lies in the Osrednjeslovenska region, an easy short trip from Mengeš or Domžale, and is best combined with a walk through the surrounding fields and villages.
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.
Kolovec Castle (Grad Kolovec) is a historic manor in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, set in the countryside north of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's older noble estates. The castle lies near the town of Domžale, so it pairs easily with a short drive or walk through the surrounding villages.
Zaprice Mansion is a historic manor house in Zaprice, today part of the town of Kamnik in central Slovenia. It is a good stop for anyone exploring Kamnik's old buildings and its historic surroundings. The mansion lies within easy walking distance of the town centre, so a visit fits well into a short stroll around Kamnik.
Stari grad is the ruin of Kamnik's upper castle, standing on a wooded hill above the town of Kamnik in central Slovenia. The remaining walls and the hilltop setting give a view over the old town and towards the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. It is reached by a short uphill walk from the town centre.
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.
Brdo Castle is a castle near Lukovica in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, not to be confused with the better-known Brdo pri Kranju estate. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's manor and castle heritage. It lies in the countryside north-east of Ljubljana and pairs easily with a drive or walk through the surrounding villages.
Žerjav Castle (Žerjavov grad) is a castle site in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia, east of Ljubljana. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the smaller historic places of the Ljubljana basin. Plan it as a short side trip combined with other sights in the surrounding countryside.
Graben Castle (Grad Graben) is a castle in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region of southeastern Slovenia. It suits a short stop for those interested in the region's historic estates and rural landscape. The site lies in the countryside of Lower Carniola, so plan to reach it by car or as part of a longer local outing.
Grm Castle is a historic castle in southeastern Slovenia, standing on the edge of Novo Mesto in the Dolenjska region. It is a quiet stop for anyone interested in the manor houses and estates of the area. The castle is easily reached from the town centre and fits well into a day exploring Novo Mesto and the Krka valley.
Lanthieri Manor is a historic manor house in the town of Vipava, in the Goriška region of western Slovenia. It stands in the centre of the small town in the Vipava Valley, so a visit fits easily into a short stroll through the old streets nearby.
Zemono Mansion is a manor house standing on a low hill in the Vipava Valley, in Slovenia's Goriška region, close to the town of Vipava. The building and its hilltop setting give open views over the surrounding valley and its vineyards. It makes an easy stop on a day trip through the valley, reached by a short walk up from the road.
Otočec Castle is a castle in southeastern Slovenia, known for standing on a small island in the Krka River, reached by a bridge. It is one of the more distinctive castle settings in the country and makes an easy stop near Novo mesto, with a short level stroll along the riverbank around it.
Sevnica Castle is a Slovenian castle in the Lower Sava Valley. Situated atop a hill, it dominates the old town of Sevnica and offers views of the surrounding countryside.
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.
