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Pogonik is a historic manor house (dvorec) in the Zasavje region of central Slovenia, set in the hilly countryside west of the Sava valley towns. It is a modest country estate rather than a fortified castle, worth a short stop for anyone exploring the quieter villages of the area. Combine it with a drive or walk through the surrounding hills, and check access locally, as such manors are often privately owned.
Ponoviče Manor (Grad Ponoviče) is a historic manor house in the Zasavje region of central Slovenia, set in the Sava valley area near Litija. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's old country estates. The surroundings lend themselves to a short walk along the valley, easily combined with other sights around Litija.
Ponoviče Manor is a historic manor house in the Zasavje region of central Slovenia, set near the Sava valley not far from Litija. It is worth a stop for anyone exploring the older estates and castle sites along the river. It makes a short side trip for day-trippers travelling through the Litija and Zasavje area.
Bogenšperk Castle is a Renaissance manor in central Slovenia, known as the home of the 17th-century polymath Johann Weikhard Valvasor, who wrote The Glory of the Duchy of Carniola here. Its rooms hold exhibitions on Valvasor's work, printing and cartography. The castle stands on a low hill in the countryside above the Sava valley, near Šmartno pri Litiji, and makes an easy half-day trip from Ljubljana.
Kolovrat is a village in the Zagorje ob Savi municipality in the Zasavje region, listed here as a castle site. The place is tied to the historic Kolovrat estate in the hills above the Sava valley. It makes a short detour from Zagorje ob Savi for those exploring the countryside of central Slovenia.
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.
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.
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.
Gamberk Castle (Grad Gamberk) is the ruin of a medieval castle on a forested hill in the Zasavje region of central Slovenia. It suits visitors who like quiet hilltop remains combined with a walk through the woods. Expect a hike on forest paths rather than a visitor site with facilities, so wear sturdy shoes.
Šumberk Castle (Grad Šumberk) is a castle site in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It suits a short outing for those interested in the medieval heritage of the Dolenjska countryside. Expect a walk on rural paths and check local signage for access before setting out.
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.
Grad Kozjek is a castle site in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija (Southeast Slovenia) region, set in the rolling countryside of Lower Carniola. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's historic fortifications and the landscape around them. Plan it as a short detour within a day trip through southeastern Slovenia, checking access on site.
Gradac Castle is a historic castle in the village of Gradac in southeastern Slovenia, in the Bela krajina area. It is a good stop for those exploring the older buildings of the region on a day trip. The castle lies in the countryside between Metlika and Črnomelj, so it combines easily with other sights nearby.
Metlika Castle is a 15th-century castle in the town of Metlika in southeastern Slovenia. It stands in the old town centre, so a visit fits easily into a short stroll through Metlika's streets. The town lies in the Bela krajina area near the Croatian border, a convenient stop on a day trip through the southeast.
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.
Podvin Castle (Grad Podvin) is a historic manor in the Gorenjska region of north-western Slovenia, set in the countryside between Radovljica and the foot of the Karawanks. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's castles and estates. It lies close to Radovljica and the main road towards Bled, making it easy to combine with other sights in Upper Carniola.
Glanz, also known as Novi Gutenberg, is the site of a castle in the Gorenjska region of north-western Slovenia. It is a place for those interested in the region's medieval past and the castles that once guarded its valleys. The site lies in the area between Kranj and Tržič, so it fits easily into a day trip through Upper Carniola.
Kamen Castle is a medieval castle ruin in the Drago Valley above Begunje na Gorenjskem, in the Gorenjska region. Its stone walls and towers rise on a rocky spur at the entrance to the valley, making it a good stop on a walk into the Drago. The ruin is reached by a short path from the valley road just outside Begunje.
Lipnica Castle, also known as Deserted Castle above Lipnica, is a castle ruin near the settlement of Zgornja Lipnica in Upper Carniola, above Lipnica Creek, in the Municipality of Radovljica.
