Monuments to visit Northeast

Inaugurated in September 2016, the Žalec beer fountain is a symbol of the importance of hop growing in the region. You can taste six different local beers! A new attraction not to be missed for beer lovers. Among other things, it was awarded the Sejalec 2017 prize for tourism innovation. The site is home to the world's first self-service beer fountain. Get your pint glass and let's go!

The oldest part of this extensive castle dates from the ^10th or ^11th century, in particular the west tower. Owned by the bishops of Salzburg at the end of the ^11th century, the building passed to the lords of Pettau (Ptuj) in 1132, who ruled for three centuries until the death of the last descendant, Friedrich IX, in 1438. The complex underwent major transformations. Among the many occupants were the Scottish Leslie family, who bought the castle from the destitute Jesuits from 1656 to 1802, and the von Herberstein family, who owned it privately for the last time from 1873 to 1945, acquiring it at auction.

The entrance portal, named the Peruzzi portal after the architect who renovated the castle until 1572, is surmounted by an attic featuring lions framing the Leslie family coat of arms, three belt buckles. The courtyard is bordered by fine arcades on three levels, with pillars on the first floor and Tuscan columns on the upper floors. Friedrich IX's Salzburg red marble tombstone is one of the most famous of the Gothic period.

The museum boasts a remarkable collection of ^18th- and ^19th-century musical instruments on the first floor (processional organ with bellows, harp, lute, clavichord, Bosendorfer piano). In front of each display case, you can listen to a short musical moment recorded on the instrument of your choice. The Salle des Chevaliers houses a collection of ^17th-century Flemish and French tapestries, furniture, a collection of weapons dating from the ^14th to the ^19th century and, above all, one of the most important collections of Oriental portraits on the Old Continent. Under the brushstrokes of anonymous ^17th-century painters, European monarchs take on the appearance of their Turkish counterparts. The Leslie family coat of arms bears the motto: Grip fast, meaning "hold fast". Walter Leslie was awarded the Order of the Golden Fleece for his victories in the Thirty Years' War and his career as a diplomat in the service of the Emperor.

Curiosities include the ^17th-century chapel with its off-axis altar, the Herberstein family clock collection, a secretary with marble and semi-precious stone marquetry, and the room lined with "chinoiseries". With carnival masks and kurent, the visit takes on an ethnographic profile. The museum also features works by France Mihelič (1907-1998).

As soon as you arrive in Celje, your gaze is naturally drawn to this monument. It gives the impression of watching over the city. The castle, truly well-preserved, perfectly embodies the image of medieval castles: walls, loopholes, keep and inner courtyards. The walls offer a good view of Celje, and the medieval torture mini-theater included in the tour will give you the chills. Numerous festivities are organized here, including a medieval festival with a gargantuan feast and concerts throughout the summer.

Visible from the small town, this medieval landmark has kept its features after renovation. Built in the middle of the 12th century, it is first mentioned in 1213. On the first floor, historical presentation of the site and engravings from Visher Topographia Ducatus Stirie's book, which lists the castles in the area. In the basement there is a collection of glass objects from Rogaška Slatina from the Kozjansko region. Beautifully renovated since 1983 under the auspices of the Kozjansko Regional Park, the castle is one of the most intimate in the country.

The castle was built in the early 17th century by the Carthusian monks of the monastery of Žiče. In 1828 it became the property of the Windischgrätz family. The chapel has a ceiling decorated with angel heads, leaves and stucco medallions. The Church of the Three Wise Men dates from the 16th century. It was built near Velika vrh (1,347 m) and is mentioned by Jože Tomažič in his tales and legends. A nice visit that should delight lovers of history and architecture.

Side by side, Yugoslav partisan liberators and Russian soldiers. Socialist nostalgia before the quarrel with the Soviet big brother. Murska Sobota suffered the full brunt of the Nazi occupation during the Second World War, before being liberated. This monument celebrates this victory over the fascist oppressor. It was erected as early as 1945 by the Russian architect and military engineer Vladimir Aroncik. The style of construction is very symptomatic of Soviet art.

This is the last of the 80 mills that were once in service on La. The mill of the Babič-Karmen family is of pannonian type. The wheel, resulting in the mechanism of the wheel, is arranged between two "floats" on the river. The daily production of flour is 2 tonnes. Fire and water damage have not spared this family of sucker, which has never lowered its arms to revive the activity. This mill, the fourth since 1912, has existed since 1991.

Castle built at the very beginning of the 14th century on a small hill that gives a nice view of the green region of Slovenj Gradec. In Gothic style, it briefly belonged to the Habsburgs before passing into the hands of owners who were less and less scrupulous about its upkeep. Today there is still a conglomeration of stones that looks a certain way. From the ruins you can observe the reign of nature in Slovenia with a 360-degree panorama.

Ten kilometers east of Ptuj. The main building was baroque in 1700. It was commissioned by the Sauer and Attems families. Around 1740, it underwent a second transformation, again in the Baroque style. A formal garden completes this masterpiece. Superb trompe-l'oeil in the main hall. At the time, the park was the largest in Slovenia, stretching over 1.5 km. Today, the manor houses a psychiatric care center.

Built in the ^12th century as a fortification on the hill overlooking the Lendava River, close to the contemporary border with Hungary, and listed as one of the region's most important historical monuments, it has been completely restored and rebuilt several times over the past centuries. It is first mentioned in the archives in 1192 as the property of the noble Hungarian Bánffy family, and was their property until the ^mid-17th century, which explains the origin of the name of the street where the castle stands.

It was transformed into a city hall.

Velenje Castle (Wöllan) was built in the 13th century. The interior of a 1930s inn has also been reconstructed with period furniture. The museum presents an ethnological collection of Southern Africa as well as batiks. Impressionist painting, collection of baroque religious art before ending the visit with a prehistoric elephant discovered in the neighbourhood of Velenje in 1964. The bones are in the display cases. An exhibition is also devoted to the Šaleška Valley during World War II.

In Renaissance style, it was built at the end of the 15th century. The present appearance is due to the Counts Széchy. From 1687 to 1934 the castle was owned by the Counts Szapary. For some forty years, its walls have housed ethnological, archaeological and plastic arts collections. The visit of the museum begins with the Neolithic period. It continues at the rhythm of the different historical periods. One room is dedicated to the pottery of the region. Emphasis is also placed on objects from Judaism intended for worship as well as Protestantism.

Dating from the 15th century, the castle belonging to the winegrowing family Klakočar is on a hillock and hardly visible from the car park. The styles are mixed: Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. The old chapel and its two angels whose legs hang from the ceiling in a rather comical way, as well as the cellar for wine tasting, are accessible. The castle has been given a new lease of life after years of work. Countless views of the region.

Renovation of this elegant castle began in 1985 and was completed some twenty years later, when it was listed as a protected Slovenian national heritage site. A variety of exhibits can be found here, including a room giving an overview of the region's wines and, in an adjoining room, an exhibition of the region's minerals. The trompe-l'oeil frescoes by Franz Flurer were created between 1717 and 1721. He worked in the Knights' Hall, the central staircase, the chapel and the rooms on the second floor. Greek mythology is still present, with deities such as Hercules, Poseidon, Zeus and Chronos, as well as the blue version of the 4 Seasons in medallions above the doors. Count Vettri had a French-style park laid out, whose reputation spread far beyond the borders of France. Today, only a quarter of it remains. The round tower with its polychrome Gothic vaults serves as a wedding hall. A collection of minerals and fossils, including some fine pieces, and prayer books were assembled by a local. 2 rooms are dedicated to the writer Anton Ingolič and Jože Tomačič, painter, writer, director and author of numerous tales and legends. More recent is the collection of dolls in traditional or folk costume. Opposite the collection of plates made in aid of Unicef is a blue-dressed doll donated by former Libyan leader Gaddafi. The upper part of the tower houses a fine collection of kerosene lamps. The ethnographic section includes pottery, ceramics and other everyday utensils of yesteryear. The chapel's altar is made of stone, which is not traditionally the case in the Štajerska region.

The manor served as the residence of the Counts of Celje in the 14th and 15th centuries. On the first floor, an exhibition shows the atmosphere of everyday life in the castle through the ages and the arts - classical, baroque, neoclassical, imperial. The focus is on the monumental work of the sculptor Ferdinand Gallo, whose depiction of the Last Supper is highly symptomatic of the beginning of the dominance of Baroque art. Archaeological exhibition room in the basement.

The castle is visible from afar, dominating the course of the Drava, and dates back to the ^13th century. Over the course of its long history, it has changed ownership many times: for example, at the end of the ^15th century, it belonged to the King of Hungary. After being burnt down in 1706, it was rebuilt, which explains its Baroque appearance. Until the ^mid-19th century, the castle was the seat of the provincial jurisdiction, and the gallows were not far away. After several years of restoration by the Cultural Association, it reopened in 2022.