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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Krumperk Castle is a castle located in Gorjuša near the town of Domžale in central Slovenia.
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.
Strmol Castle is a historic manor in the Gorenjska region, set in the countryside between Kranj and Ljubljana near the village of Rogačevo. Its compact walls and surrounding parkland make it a quiet stop for anyone interested in the castles of Upper Carniola. It works well as a short detour combined with a walk in the nearby fields and lanes.
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.
Tuštanj Castle is a manor-type castle in the hills of central Slovenia, east of Ljubljana near the town of Moravče. It is a quiet stop for those interested in historic country estates and the rural landscape around them. The castle sits in the Osrednjeslovenska region and is easy to combine with a short walk or drive through the surrounding villages.
The ruins of Postojna Castle, known in German as Adelsberg, are the remains of a medieval stronghold on the hill above the town of Postojna. It is a quiet spot to see what is left of the castle that gave the town its old name and to look out over the surrounding karst landscape. The ruins lie in the Primorsko-notranjska region and are reached on foot by a short uphill walk from Postojna.
Soteska Mansion (Dvorec Soteska) is a castle site in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It is worth a stop for anyone interested in the region's manor and castle heritage. The site lies in the Krka valley area, a short drive from Novo Mesto, and fits easily into a day of exploring the surrounding countryside.
Hudičev Turn is a castle site in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It suits visitors interested in the region's historic fortifications and the countryside around them. It is best combined with other stops in the Dolenjska area as part of a day trip.
Luknja Castle (Grad Luknja) is a castle in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It makes a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's historic buildings and the countryside around them. It is a good stop to combine with other sights while touring the Lower Carniola area.
Predjama Castle is a medieval fortress built into the mouth of a cave halfway up a sheer cliff face. Its setting, with the castle walls merging into the rock and a cave system behind them, makes it one of the most recognisable sights in Slovenia. It lies in the Primorsko-notranjska region, a short drive from Postojna, and is often combined with a visit to Postojna Cave.
Hmeljnik Castle (Grad Hmeljnik) is a castle in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It is a stop for those interested in the historic buildings of the Dolenjska countryside. The site lies in the hills southeast of Novo Mesto, an easy addition to a day trip in the area.
Lower Čretež Castle (Grad Spodnji Čretež) is a castle site in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region of southeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's lesser-known castle heritage. It lies in the rolling countryside of Lower Carniola, best combined with other sights in the area on a day trip by car.
Čretež Tower is a historic castle tower in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija (Southeast Slovenia) region. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the medieval fortifications that once dotted the Lower Carniola countryside. The site lies in rural hill country, so expect a short walk on local roads or paths to reach it.
