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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.
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.
Krumperk Castle is a castle located in Gorjuša near the town of Domžale in central Slovenia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smlednik Castle is a medieval castle ruin on a wooded hill above the village of Smlednik, northwest of Ljubljana in central Slovenia. The remaining walls and the view over the Sava valley make it a quiet destination for a short outing. It is reached on foot by a short forest path climbing from the village.
Lazarini Manor, known in Slovenian as Dvorec Valburga, is a manor house in the Osrednjeslovenska region of central Slovenia. It is a stop for those interested in the region's historic country residences. The manor lies in the village of Valburga near Smlednik and Medvode, a short drive northwest of Ljubljana.
Prestranek Castle (Grad Prestranek) is a historic manor in the village of Prestranek in the Primorsko-notranjska region, in the Pivka valley south of Postojna. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the rural heritage of inner Carniola, away from the busier sights nearby. The castle is easy to combine with a visit to Postojna, a short drive to the north.
Rožek Castle (Grad Rožek, historically Roseckh) is a castle site in southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It suits visitors interested in the medieval heritage of the Dolenjska countryside. The site lies in the hilly area west of Novo mesto, so plan to combine it with other stops in the region and expect a short walk on rural terrain.
Puchenstein Castle, known in Slovenian as Grad Pukštajn, is a historic castle in the Koroška region of northern Slovenia. It is a stop for visitors interested in the region's old noble residences and the landscape of the Drava valley area. The site lies near Dravograd, so it fits easily into a day of exploring Carinthian Slovenia.
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.
Zemono Mansion is a manor house standing on a low hill in the Vipava Valley, in Slovenia's Goriška region, close to the town of Vipava. The building and its hilltop setting give open views over the surrounding valley and its vineyards. It makes an easy stop on a day trip through the valley, reached by a short walk up from the road.
Klevevž Castle is the ruin of a medieval castle in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region, in the hilly countryside of Dolenjska. Its remaining walls make it a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's castle heritage. Reaching it involves a short walk on rural paths, so sturdy shoes are a good idea.
Vitanje Castle is a castle ruin on the hill above the village of Vitanje in the Savinjska region. The remains of its walls are worth a short detour for anyone interested in medieval strongholds and the view over the valley below. Reach it on foot from Vitanje, which lies north of Celje on the way towards the Pohorje hills.
Vitanje Castle (Grad Vitanje) is a castle site near the village of Vitanje in the Savinjska region of northeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's medieval past and the hilly countryside around it. Vitanje lies north of Celje, between the Pohorje foothills and the Paka valley, and the castle makes a good addition to a day trip in the area.
