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Šrajbarski Turn is a castle from the 15th century standing in Leskovec pri Krškem in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia. It is a good stop for anyone interested in the region's historic manors and fortified residences. The castle lies just outside Krško, so it combines easily with a day spent exploring the lower Sava valley.
Turn Castle is a castle in Brestanica, a small town in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia. It is a modest stop for those interested in the region's historic manor architecture. The castle lies near the Sava valley between Krško and Sevnica, so it combines easily with other sights along the river.
Reichenburg Castle (Grad Rajhenburg) is a castle in the Posavje region of eastern Slovenia, set above the village of Brestanica near Krško. It is one of the older castle sites in the country and is worth a stop for its stone walls and views over the Sava valley. It makes an easy short visit when travelling along the Sava between Sevnica and Krško.
Brežice Castle is a castle in the town of Brežice in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia. It is a well-known landmark of the lower Sava valley and today houses the Posavje Museum, known for its painted Knights' Hall. The castle stands in the town centre, so a visit fits easily into a stroll through Brežice.
Raka Castle (grad Raka) is a castle in the village of Raka in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's historic manor architecture. Raka lies in the hilly countryside north of the Krka valley, within easy driving distance of Krško.
Podsreda Castle is a fortress in Slovenia with in the Kozje region. It was formerly known as Hörberg or Herberch. The castle contains a small chapel and a defense tower.
Dvorec Kozje is a manor house in the small town of Kozje in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia. It is a modest historic building worth a short stop if you are exploring the Kozjansko countryside. Expect a brief stroll around the town centre rather than a hike.
Straža Mansion (Dvorec Straža) is a historic manor house in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia. It is worth a short stop for anyone interested in the region's old estates and country architecture. The mansion lies in the lowland countryside of Posavje, close to the Krško area, and is easy to combine with other sights along the Sava valley.
Pišece Castle (Grad Pišece) is a historic castle in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia, near the village of Pišece. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's manor and castle heritage. The castle is best combined with a drive or walk through the surrounding countryside not far from Brežice.
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.
Planina Castle (Grad Planina) is a castle site in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia, above the village of Planina pri Sevnici. It is a quiet place for those interested in the region's medieval past, with views over the surrounding hills. Plan it as a short walk combined with a drive through the hilly countryside between Celje and Sevnica.
Mokrice Castle is a historic castle in the Posavje region of southeastern Slovenia, near the town of Brežice. It is worth a stop for its setting and the sense of the region's manorial past. The castle lies close to the Croatian border, a short drive from Brežice, and pairs well with other sights along the lower Sava valley.
Rački grad is a castle in the village of Rače in the Podravska region, on the flat plain south of Maribor. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the manor houses and castles of the Drava valley. The castle is easy to reach by car and can be combined with a short stroll around Rače.
Vinica Castle is a castle site in the village of Vinica, in the municipality of Črnomelj in southeastern Slovenia's Bela krajina region. It is a quiet stop for those exploring the area's history close to the Kolpa River and the Croatian border. Črnomelj is the nearest larger town, a short drive to the north.
Turnišče Castle is a historic castle in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, standing on the edge of Ptuj. It is a quiet stop for anyone interested in the region's old manors and estates. Combine it with a visit to Ptuj's old town nearby, and expect a short, easy walk rather than a hike.
Ptuj Castle stands on a hill above the old town of Ptuj, one of the oldest towns in Slovenia, in the Podravska region. It houses a regional museum, and the castle terraces look out over the red rooftops and the Drava River. The walk up from the town centre is short, along a cobbled lane.
Šoštanj Castle (Grad Šoštanj) is a castle site above the town of Šoštanj in the Savinjska region of northern Slovenia. It makes a short stop for anyone interested in the area's historic landmarks and the view over the town and the Šalek Valley. The site is reached on foot from the centre of Šoštanj, a few kilometres from Velenje.
Višnja Gora Castle is a castle ruin on the hill above the small town of Višnja Gora in central Slovenia. The remaining walls give a sense of the medieval stronghold that once watched over the town and the surrounding Dolenjska approaches. It lies in the Osrednjeslovenska region, and a short uphill walk from the town brings you to the site.
Pohorski dvor is a castle-type manor in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, set at the foot of the Pohorje hills just southwest of Maribor. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's historic estates and fits well into a half-day outing combining Maribor with the lower Pohorje slopes.
Betnava Mansion (Dvorec Betnava) is a historic manor house on the southern edge of Maribor in the Podravska region. It is worth a stop for its stately architecture and the open green surroundings of the estate. The manor is easy to reach from the city centre and suits a short walk around the grounds.
