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A historic site in Koper, the coastal town on Slovenia's short stretch of the Adriatic. The place belongs to the old fortified heritage of the town and is a good stop when exploring the historic centre on foot. Koper lies in the Obalno-kraška region, close to the Italian border and the other coastal towns of Izola and Piran.
Gravisijev grad is a historic castle building in the City Municipality of Koper, in Slovenia's coastal-karst region. It is worth a stop for anyone interested in the older architecture of the Slovenian coast. It lies in the Koper area, close to the Adriatic shoreline, and can easily be combined with a walk through the town.
Gravisijev grad is a castle building in the City Municipality of Koper, in Slovenia's coastal-karst region. The name refers to the Gravisi, a noble family of Koper, which gives the site a link to the town's Venetian-era past. It lies in the hinterland of the Slovenian coast, a short drive from Koper, and can be combined with a walk in the surrounding countryside.
Socerb Castle is a medieval castle standing on the edge of the karst plateau above the village of Socerb, in Slovenia's coastal-karst region close to the Italian border near Trieste. Its position on the escarpment gives wide views over the Gulf of Trieste and the surrounding countryside. It makes an easy stop for anyone exploring the Karst edge between Kozina and Koper.
Branik Castle, known in Slovenian as Grad Rihemberk, is a castle with origins in the 13th century, standing above the village of Branik in the Goriška region. Its walls and towers rise over the lower Vipava Valley, and the castle hill offers views across the surrounding countryside. It lies a short drive from Nova Gorica and can be combined with a walk around the village below.
Leutemberg Castle, known in Slovenian as Grad Lože, is a castle in the Goriška region of western Slovenia, near the village of Lože in the Vipava Valley. It is a modest stop for those interested in the region's historic buildings and can be combined with a visit to nearby Vipava villages.
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.
Prem Castle is a medieval castle standing on a ridge above the village of Prem in the Reka river valley, in the Primorsko-notranjska region. Its walls overlook the valley and the surrounding hills, and the small village below is pleasant to walk through. It lies a short drive from Ilirska Bistrica and makes an easy stop on a day trip through the area.
Vogrsko Manor is a historic manor house in the village of Vogrsko in the Goriška region of western Slovenia. It is one of the old noble residences of the lower Vipava Valley and makes a short stop for those interested in local heritage. The village lies a few kilometres east of Nova Gorica, so the manor can easily be combined with a drive or cycle through the valley.
Vipavski Križ is a small fortified hilltop village in the Vipava Valley near Ajdovščina, and this listing marks its former school building within the old walled settlement. The place is worth a stop for the medieval walls, the compact layout of the village and the views over the valley. It makes for a short, easy walk through the old streets, combined with other sights in the Goriška region.
Snežnik Castle is a medieval castle in the Primorsko-notranjska region of inner Slovenia, set in the Lož Valley area of Notranjska. It is worth a visit for its well-preserved castle architecture in a quiet rural setting surrounded by meadows and forest. The castle makes an easy stop on a day trip through the Notranjska karst region, with short level walks around the grounds.
Tolmin Castle, also known as the Castle on Kozlov Rob above Tolmin, is a fortress ruin on the ridge of Kozlov Rob above the town of Tolmin in southwestern Slovenia.
Polhov Gradec Castle is a castle ruin above the settlement of Polhov Gradec, in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in central Slovenia. It is located on Calvary Hill immediately northwest of the town center.
Dvorec Visoko is a manor house in the Poljane Valley of the Gorenjska region, west of Škofja Loka. It is known as the home of the writer Ivan Tavčar, and the estate gave its name to his novel Visoška kronika. The manor sits in open countryside near the village of Poljane, a good stop on a drive or easy walk through the valley.
Brest Castle, also known by its German name Ebenporthen, is a manor house in the village of Brest south of Ljubljana, on the edge of the Ljubljana Marshes in central Slovenia. It is a modest historic estate rather than a fortress, worth a short stop when exploring the flat countryside around Ig. The area suits easy walks or bike rides along the marsh roads.
Bokalce Castle is a historic manor building on the western edge of Ljubljana, in the Osrednjeslovenska region. It is a small stop for those interested in the old estates that once surrounded the capital. The castle lies within the city, so it is easy to combine with a walk or bike ride through Ljubljana's outskirts.
Turjak Castle is a historic castle in central Slovenia, standing above the village of Turjak south of Ljubljana. It is one of the country's best-known old strongholds, long associated with the Auersperg noble family, and its massive walls and towers make it a worthwhile stop on a day trip. It lies in the Osrednjeslovenska region, an easy drive from Ljubljana on the road towards Velike Lašče.
Bogatinsko sedlo – Center odpora 4 is a former military fortification at the Bogatin saddle, a high mountain pass in the Goriška region of the Julian Alps. The remains of the defensive position sit in open alpine terrain and give a sense of how these passes were guarded. Reaching it is a mountain hike rather than a short stroll, so come prepared for high-altitude paths.
