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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.
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.
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.
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.
Zbelovo Castle is a castle in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia, standing near the village of Zbelovo. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the region's older manors and fortifications, set in rural hill country. The site lies near Slovenske Konjice and pairs well with a short walk or drive through the surrounding countryside.
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.
Trebnik Mansion (Trebniški dvorec) is a historic manor house in Slovenske Konjice, in the Savinjska region of northeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for anyone interested in the region's old estates and fits easily into a stroll around the town. The mansion lies close to the town, so it can be combined with a walk through Slovenske Konjice itself.
Konjice Castle is a medieval castle above the town of Slovenske Konjice in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia. Its remains make a good short outing for anyone interested in the region's history and the view over the old town. Start from the centre of Slovenske Konjice and follow the path uphill to the castle.
Lušperk Castle is a castle site in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia, set in hilly country near the town of Zreče. It makes a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's historic castles and the surrounding countryside. Check the access route locally before setting out, as the approach may involve a short walk on rural paths.
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.
Jelše, also known as Jelšingrad, is a manor house in the Savinjska region of eastern Slovenia. It is a stop for those interested in the region's historic estates and country residences. The coordinates place it near Šmarje pri Jelšah, so it fits easily into a day of exploring the surrounding hills and villages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lower Čretež Castle (Grad Spodnji Čretež) is a castle site in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region of southeastern Slovenia. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the region's lesser-known castle heritage. It lies in the rolling countryside of Lower Carniola, best combined with other sights in the area on a day trip by car.
Čretež Tower is a historic castle tower in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija (Southeast Slovenia) region. It is a quiet stop for visitors interested in the medieval fortifications that once dotted the Lower Carniola countryside. The site lies in rural hill country, so expect a short walk on local roads or paths to reach it.
Škrljevo Castle is a castle in the countryside of southeastern Slovenia, in the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the manors and castles scattered across the Dolenjska hills. Plan it as a short detour on a day trip through the region rather than a destination on its own.
Barbo Manor is a historic manor house at Vesela Gora in southeastern Slovenia, linked by name to the Barbo noble family. It is a quiet stop for those interested in the country's rural manor architecture. The building stands in the hilly countryside of the Jugovzhodna Slovenija region and is best combined with other sights in the area.
Grad Castle is a large castle in the village of Grad in the Goričko hills of north-eastern Slovenia, in the Pomurje region. It is one of the biggest castles in the country and sits on a wooded hill above the village. It makes a good stop on a day trip through Goričko, with paths leading into the surrounding countryside.
