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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.
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.
Dornava Mansion is a historic manor house in the village of Dornava in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia. It is known as one of the most notable Baroque mansions in the country, set within its own grounds. It lies a short drive northeast of Ptuj, and a visit is an easy stop combined with a walk around the village.
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.
Borl Castle is a historic castle in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, standing above the Drava River valley. It is worth a stop for its old fortified walls and the view over the surrounding countryside. The castle lies near the town of Ptuj, making it an easy addition to a day trip in the area.
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.
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.
Štatenberg Castle is a manor-style castle in the countryside of the Podravska region in northeastern Slovenia. It is worth a stop for its baroque architecture set among fields and low hills, a quiet contrast to busier sights. It lies near Makole, south of Slovenska Bistrica, and is easy to combine with a short countryside walk or drive.
Štatenberg is a baroque manor house in the Podravska region of northeastern Slovenia, set among the low hills south of the Drava plain. The building and its surroundings make a quiet stop for those interested in Slovenia's country estates. It lies in the countryside near Makole, and the area around the manor is suited to a short walk.
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.
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.
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.
Laško Castle, known in Slovenian as Grad Laško, is a historic castle in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia. It stands above the town of Laško, and its hillside position offers views over the town and the surrounding valley. It is reached on foot from the town centre and combines well with a stroll through Laško.
Turn Castle is a castle near Velenje in the Savinjska region of northeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet historic stop for those exploring the Šalek Valley around the town. Velenje is the natural base, and the castle can be combined with a walk or a visit to the town centre.
Velenje Castle is a historic castle standing on a hill above the town of Velenje in the Savinjska region of northeastern Slovenia. It is worth a visit for its elevated position overlooking the town and the surrounding valley. The castle is reached by a short walk up from the centre of Velenje, making it an easy stop on a day trip through the area.
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.
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.
