Valley and mountains of Savinja region, Slovenia

Slovenia Castles

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Grad Sneznik

After a restoration completed in 2008, the romantic state-owned Snežnik Castle in Notranjska, the only one in Slovenia with surviving authentic interiors, has again been open to the public. ...more »

  • Location: Postojna
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 1 705 78 14

Ljubljana Castle

One of Slovenia’s top cultural, historical and sightseeing attractions Ljubljana Castle serenely lies above Ljubljana city center and offers spectacular view on Ljubljana and way beyond. ...more »

  • Location: Ljubljana
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 1 306 42 93

Ptuj Castle

Castle hill has been inhabited since the 5th millennium B.C. The people of ancient Roman Poetovio built a fortress and several temples. In the early middle ages there was a Slavic cemetery. ...more »

  • Location: Ptuj
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 2 748 03 60

Beltinci Mansion

Mansion, build by Counts Banffy in the first half of 16th century was first mentioned in year 1605. Today there is a restaurant called "v Grajskem stolpu" ("In Castle's tower"). ...more »

  • Location: Murska Sobota
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 2 541 35 35

Brezice Castle

Brežice castle is the most glorious and most “visible” building in the heart of Brežice city. The larger part of the castle is Posavski museum with many collections. ...more »

  • Location: Brezice
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 7 466 05 11

Dobrna Manor

The building was raised by Franc Ksaverij Avguštin baron of Dienersberg for his new home in 1772. Up to that time the castle Dobrna was falling apart. ...more »

  • Location: Dobrna
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 3 780 10 50

Jurkloster Monastery

The monestary was established by Henrik I in 1170 and confirmed by the Chatolic pope Alexander III four years later. Today there are just ruins left but the great story is hidden behind these walls. ...more »

  • Location: Celje
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 31 52 87 84

Otocec Castle Hotel

Otocec Castle is located on one of the many islands on beautiful Krka river. It is the only Castle surrounded by the river and one of the most glorious Castles in Slovenia. Its walls hide undulating ...more »

  • Location: Novo mesto
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 7 384 89 00

Maribor Manor

Betnava Manor was first mentioned in 1319 as a manor of small knightly family Betnavski (Witennaw) – feudal gentlemen Viltuški. In the preserved documents the manor can be bound expressed in ...more »

  • Location: Maribor
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 5 908 02 85

Jelse Manor

The manor was first mentioned in late middle age - around 1200 when Counts of Jelski. The ownership changed several times until nowdays. Today this magnificant manor is in the phase of reconstructing. ...more »

  • Location: Šentjur
  • Type: Castles
  • Tel: +386 3 810 12 64

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