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Maribor Castle is a castle in the centre of Maribor, Slovenia's second-largest city, in the Podravska region of the northeast. It stands at the edge of the old town and houses the regional museum, making it an easy stop on a walk through the city streets.
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.
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.
Viltuš Mansion (Dvorec Viltuš) is a historic manor house in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, set just outside Maribor near the Drava valley. It is worth a stop for anyone interested in the region's old estates and country residences. It makes an easy short detour from Maribor, best combined with other sights in the surrounding countryside.
Hrastovec Castle (Grad Hrastovec) is a historic castle in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, in the hilly countryside north of Maribor. It is worth a stop for its setting among the Slovenske gorice hills and as an example of the region's manor architecture. It suits a short visit combined with a drive or walk through the surrounding vineyards and villages.
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.
Svečina Castle (Svečinski grad) is a historic castle in the village of Svečina in northeastern Slovenia, in the Podravska region close to the Austrian border. It sits in the hilly wine country of the Slovenske gorice, north of Maribor, and makes a good stop on a drive or walk through the vineyards. Visitors can view the building from the outside as part of a day trip in the area.
Vurberk Castle is a historic castle in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia. It stands on a rise above the Drava valley and is worth a stop for anyone exploring the heritage of the area around Ptuj and Maribor. It lies a short drive from both towns and suits a brief visit combined with other sights in the region.
Slovenska Bistrica Castle is a historic castle building in the town of Slovenska Bistrica in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia. It stands within the town itself, so a visit fits easily into a short stroll through the centre. The castle makes a convenient stop for anyone travelling between Maribor and Celje or heading towards the Pohorje hills.
Dvorec Novi Kinek is a manor house in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, near the Austrian border. It is a stop for those interested in the region's smaller country estates and the rural landscape of the Slovenske gorice hills. The site lies in the countryside northeast of Maribor and is best combined with a drive or walk through the surrounding villages.
Cmurek Castle is a castle in the village of Trate in northeastern Slovenia, close to the Mura River and the border with Austria. It is worth a stop for anyone exploring the historic estates of the Podravska region. The castle lies near Gornja Radgona and Šentilj, making it an easy addition to a day trip through the Slovenske gorice hills.
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.
Bizeljsko Castle is a medieval castle in the Bizeljsko area of the Posavje region in eastern Slovenia, close to the Croatian border. It is worth a stop for its historic walls set among the vineyard hills the area is known for. Brežice is the nearest larger town and makes a convenient base for the trip.
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.
Žovnek Castle is a castle ruin in the Savinjska region, near Braslovče in the Lower Savinja Valley. It is known as the ancestral seat of the Lords of Žovnek, the family that later rose to become the Counts of Celje. The ruin stands on a low hill above Žovnek Lake and can be reached on a short walk.
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.
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.
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.
Stopnik Castle (Grad Stopnik) is a castle site in the Savinjska region of central Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's lesser-known historic heritage. It lies in the hilly countryside of the Savinja area, best combined with other sights nearby on a day trip.
Lendava Castle is a historic castle in the town of Lendava in the Pomurje region of northeastern Slovenia, close to the Hungarian and Croatian borders. It stands on a slope above the town centre and is a natural starting point for exploring Lendava's old streets. The castle is an easy stop on a day trip through the Prekmurje plain, reachable on foot from the town centre.
