Tourist Attractions & Monuments Slovenia

For a visit to theCastra Museum, please click here. A good reception in this ICT to advise you and make you discover the cultural and viticultural richness. There is also other information about the region and interesting thematic brochures (some of them in French). Do not hesitate to ask for information, you will be answered with a smile and all the knowledge of the region that goes with it. Wifi access on site and sale of souvenirs.

A welcoming service that provides comprehensive information. The agents will inform you about cultural or natural activities to be done as well as local festive events and the availability of accommodation and food on site. Bicycle rental service on site, sale of postcards and brochures in many languages, some in French. Free, self-service Internet access on site.

A real knowledge of the region and a real adaptability of the itineraries and activities according to the desires of the tourists. Many brochures in English and Italian, very few in French. Several services available on site. Do not hesitate to ask for information, during the closing of the tourist office, at the gallery near the okrepčevalnica of the castle. You will be shown points of interest and accommodation options.

There are also two other offices: the first one at the exit of the town on Jamska cesta and the second one, open only in high season, at the entrance of the cave. Very professional and efficient staff. Various packages are on sale at the ticket office on site, including the combined offer of Postojna Caves and Prejdama Castle. Proposals for thematic itineraries around the Karst and the extensive network of caves throughout Slovenia.

Lots of information on mountain tourism, alpine trails to follow with snowshoes, the ski resort and the many winter sports that can be practiced in season. The site is very complete but not yet in French language. A pleasant welcome on the spot, with the key to prodigious advice on accommodation, restaurants and sports and cultural activities to choose from. Numerous maps and brochures available.

The tourist office will inform you about fishing, canoeing, skiing and the many activities to be done in this natural setting. Lots of documentation on the region's must-see cultural sites. Further information about the thermal baths. A very suitable welcome and a good proposal of quality services concerning accommodation, catering and other more practical aspects. Internet access on site.

Provides a wealth of information on cultural and natural sites to discover in the city and its surroundings. The agents are good counsellors and will provide you with several ideas for itineraries according to your desires. They will also give you information on local festive events and the availability of accommodation and food on site. You can buy wooden objects and tools called suha roba which have made Ribnica legendary.

In this municipal agency, you will find thematic brochures in French and quality services, in line with the reasoned tourist mission that the city, concerned about its quality of life, wants to keep. It provides information on private accommodation, the discovery of the historical heritage, visits to the region, sea excursions, nature and outdoor sports activities, trail and cycle tourism, hiking, horse riding and gastronomy.

A small, very friendly office, which provides information on everything and books rooms at a local resident's house or in a tourist farm. Tourist agents provide their precious advice on the must-see sites to visit in the region or on the best gastronomic addresses in the area. Also on the programme: presentation of activities to be done on the lake, day trips, guided tours, etc. Extensive documentation and website provided in good plans.

This museum is a condensation of all the specifics of Rogaška Slatina by the presence of five permanent exhibitions on the topics of glass making, local history and cultural life, thermal water, lithographic archives, as well as a collection on the Karađorđević dynasty that ruled in Yugoslavia from the end of the 19th century until 1941. Despite this diversity, the exhibition rooms are small and will not keep you busy for more than an hour. The reception is available for further explanation if needed.

The aim of this guided tour is not to console possible nostalgic people about the Yugoslav socialist regime but rather to give the participants relevant keys of understanding about the Slovenian specificity, the role of architecture in the communist ideology. A tour around the emblematic places of this very special period, enhanced with concrete examples through the narration of stories of daily life and the presentation of allegorical objects.

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.

Here you'll find a wealth of information, maps and practical themed leaflets. The agents will be happy to advise you and give you ideas for itineraries to suit your tastes. They'll also tell you about local festive events and the accommodation and catering on offer. Bicycle rental service on site, sale of postcards and brochures in many languages, some in French.

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 here that the famous UN-sponsored international plastic arts exhibitions were held in 1966, 1975, 1979, 1985 and 1991. The first floor features a collection of African art. On the second floor, the focus is on works by local sculptor Franc Bernecker and painter Jože Tisnikar. In the gallery's atrium, Guillaume Apollinaire is seen by Ossip Zadkine. Contemporary art is on show in all its forms. Enlightened art-lovers find their way in. For the uninitiated, the risk of coldness is great.

From the th century, he hosts the museum. With a court with arcades, it has been under this aspect since 1885.

Offers multilingual guides at your disposal for a few hours. Otherwise, brochures, maps, additional documentation on the Koroška are available... The reception is very friendly and the agents will give you the best advice and information about accommodation - many tourist farms -, restaurants and cultural and sports activities to do in the region. Souvenirs and gadgets for sale on site.

It complements the work of Janez de Loka, founder of the hospice in 1417, and has Gothic frescoes representing 27 scenes of Passion (1450).

What could be more normal that the birthplace of the composer Hugo Wolf became the seat of the music school! Born in 1860, the musician made the town proud by freely drawing inspiration from Schubert's work and proposing an innovative style, the lied. The house where the artist was born is worth seeing for its beautiful conservation but also for the beauty it exudes. Wolf's collection of objects that have belonged to him is quite modest and may disappoint.

Grez Castle was destroyed by Hungarian armies in the th century. The belfry of the St. Pancras Church, built in the th century, was part of the castle. The murals are by Anton Lerchinger. Near the church is a baroque cross road.

Here's an original way to discover Slovenia. As ambassadors of tourism and bon vivants, Ksenija and Bogdan decided to combine business with pleasure by offering a tour of the town of Kamnik... through its beers! Indeed, the village boasts the highest number of breweries per capita in the world. Various packages are available online, including visits and tastings at the breweries, hiking, cycling or even a workshop to learn how to brew your own beer. An experience as close as possible to the locals.

It was transformed into a city hall.

The remains of the Kamen Castle stand in the north of the town. There are still some walls, the tower and part of the surrounding wall. This ruin, the most imposing of the Upper Carniola, gives an idea of what the castle might have been, having fallen into disuse. The Lamberger family, one of whose descendants, Sigismund, became the first bishop of Ljubljana. It also belonged to the family of the Counts of Celje for several generations. It was abandoned in the 18th century for reasons that are still unclear.

A building that does not go unnoticed with its red brick alignments. In a more symbolic way, it characterizes the entry into the pedestrian space of the city. The basilica has the peculiarity of being composed of three different naves. Built at the very end of the 19th century on the site of the former Viennese monastery, it is the work of the Austrian architect Richard Jordan. The interior is more classical and typical of Franciscan churches.

Situated at the top of a hill offering spectacular views over the city, the cathedral's name is a tribute to St. George, who is said to have saved Piran from the storm in the ^14th century. From its campanile, a replica of its famous Venetian twin, you'll marvel at the view of the Adriatic and the Italian and Croatian coastline on the horizon. The campanile is reached by a steep but secure staircase. The view is well worth the short climb. The walk ends with a brief look at the octagonal baptistery of St. John.

Dedicated to the Baptist of Christ, this cathedral has known all the great artistic periods, becoming in turn Romanesque, Gothic and then Baroque. Inside is the tombstone of Anton Martin Slomšek (1800-1862), the first Slovene to be declared a saint by the Vatican, celebrated as the spiritual hero of the nation. He was beatified in 1999 by Pope John Paul II during his visit to Maribor: stained glass windows recall this extraordinary event.

This small tourist office has been recently renovated. The friendly, knowledgeable staff can suggest a number of themed itineraries for the region. A multitude of brochures are available on site, providing information on the must-see places to visit. These are mainly in English and Hungarian, due to the region's proximity to the Hungarian border. The website is also very comprehensive.

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.

During the latest restoration, the wooden altars lost their gilding and reverted to their former black color, a reminder of the Pauline monks' veneration for the Black Madonna of their native Poland. The trompe l'oeil fresco on the choir vault is the work of Johannes Ranger, a monk from Tyrol (^18th century). The chapel of St. Francis Xavier was painted in 1760, depicting Europe and Asia to the right of the altar, Africa and America in human form to the left. The organ is 230 years old.

Built in 1910, it has a curious feature: a central stained glass window in the choir depicting Luther. This church is marked by lightness, finely decorated with geometric motifs that do not disturb its sobriety. Its construction in the axis of the castle would have displeased the count, catholic, who would have had his room moved. The architect Ernő Gerey is at the origin of this large-scale project: he gives back to the city the grandeur of its Protestant past. The painting of the altar has been entrusted to the artist Jenő Bory.

The 11th century church, partly circular, has a wooden bell tower and a shingled roof. The rotunda will surprise many people because it is absolutely unusual in Slovenia. The frescoes date from the 14th century. Small and simple church that you will not be able to forget so much its architecture surprises by its contemporaneity. One of the oldest religious buildings in the country and certainly one of the most beautiful. Muta was a border toll place in the Middle Ages.

This parish church was built as early as the middle of the 13th century. The baroque period has of course changed its appearance. You will discover paintings by Franz Ignaz Flurer, Anton Lerchinger and Filip Karl Laubmann. Above the altar, the work is signed by the hand of Martin Johan Kremserschmidt. A remarkable church, in many ways, which is clearly worth a little detour: it is so striking from afar as it dominates the town of Slovenska Bistrica.

It was the largest church in Slovenia in the 18th century. Its bell tower dates from 1671 and belonged to the previous church. In fact, a primitive church already existed around the year 1000. The Patriarchate of Aquileia founded a monastery and the Benedictines settled there in 1140, but three centuries later it was dissolved. Both the church and the monastery were destroyed in 1750. The present building was designed by Matija Perski. In the choir there is a fresco depicting the Virgin Mary and the two patron saints, a work by Layers like the Way of the Cross. The altarpiece is by Kumserschmidt.

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.

Built at the end of the 14th century, it has one of the most beautiful works of art in the country, a Mercy carved in a single block of stone (1410-1415). The Virgin shelters under a mantle, unfurled by seven angels, 81 characters. It is a veritable portrait gallery where the Emperor Sigismund and the Counts of Celje can be identified. The old tympanum of the portal, placed above the altar, was commissioned by Bernard III of Ptuj to celebrate the baptism of Elizabeth, daughter of the emperor. The whole, very pure, is very expressive and lively. It was the Prague Speaking Workshop that worked on the building of the church founded by Bernard III. Destroyed by the Turks, it was completed during its renovation with four defence towers, only one of which remains on the south side. In the 16th century the church became Protestant and in 1615 the Jesuits took it over again until 1774. It has been in the hands of the Friars Minor since 1937. The three-nave church, a fine example of Slovenian Gothic, also contains the altar of the Counts of Celje designed in 1400 in the southern apse in the "soft style" and the bas-reliefs depicting the death of the Virgin, the Magi, and the angels with coats of arms. The work The Death of the Virgin was created in 1415 by the author of Mercy, who remained unknown. This church is one of the most beautiful in Slovenia, with an impressively rich interior and documentation that helps to get a better idea of what it means to pilgrims.

Built in the Romanesque style in the middle of the 13th century, this church was later modified to become Gothic and then Baroque. In 1826, following the demolition of an old neighbouring church, Saint-Pierre received a magnificent statue of the Virgin and Child dating from the 14th century. For the record, this work has already been exhibited at the Louvre museum a few years ago. The frescoes are by the artists Jacob Brollo and Osvaldo Bierti respectively.

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.

The nave and two stained glass windows are of Romanesque origin. Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles have transformed the oldest building in the city dedicated to the niece of Aquileia's patriarch Berthold, Count of Andech. The pictorial works are by two local Baroque artists, Franc Michael Strauss (1667-1740) and Franc Andrej Strauss (1721-1782). The baroque altar was designed by Janej Jakob Schoy, a sculptor at the court of Graz. Not to be missed!

A small mill, a smithy, a small sawmill, a traditional house... constitute the habitat of this park with its flowerbeds that can be walked through. Of course, the tulip is in the spotlight and reinforces the floral enchantment, as does the enchanting garden for young visitors. In the autumn, the locals come to watch Slovenia's biggest pumpkin competition, some of which can exceed 600 kg! Several exhibitions take place from April to September.

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.

Mathilde, widow of Frederick III, donated the land to the Dominicans in 1230. Originally from Carinthia, they settled on the castle grounds a year later. The monastery was then only partially completed. Two renovations change its appearance. The first, in the mid-fourteenth century, following the fire of 1302. In the cloister, the fresco of the Dominicans at prayer dates from this period. The second renovation, a century later, gives the cloister its final appearance. The order was dissolved by Emperor Joseph II in 1786. The former monastery escaped its conversion into a textile factory. In 1928, this former museum installed its archaeological collections there.

In the crypt, the reconstruction of a shrine dedicated to Mithra, discovered at Spodnja Hajdina in 1901, allows you to become familiar with this religion originating in Persia, which was widespread in the first centuries of Christianity among the Romans and was introduced by soldiers on European soil. The initiation cult was reserved exclusively for men. The lapidary occupies the ground floor of the old church. Funerary stelae are attributed to soldiers and veterans of the Roman legions who were stationed in Ptuj (Poetivo). The bas-reliefs of the 2nd and 3rd centuries depicting the Nurse are of great beauty. The Nutrices Augustae was revered by the women and children she was supposed to protect. The Celts were already practicing this cult. On the first floor were gathered Roman pieces (jewellery, glassware, pottery...) as well as Slavic pottery.

Its origin dates back to the 11th century. It was first renovated in 1350 and is the resting place of the Counts Szapary. It is one of the best preserved Slovenian testimonies of late Romanesque art. Over the centuries, several modifications and renovations have been imposed on it. In 1910 it was completely rebuilt by the architect László Takács, who gave it three naves instead of the original one. Beautiful stained glass windows inside and a superb pictorial representation of St. Nicholas on the main altar made by Matthias Schiffer in 1797.

A great opportunity to discover a singular winery that stands out from its competitors. Guerila biodynamic wines have a strong identity thanks to their winemaking choices and modern cellar infrastructure. Demeter certification and unfiltered bottling make these wines unique. Thanks to the three apartments on site, named Pinela, Zelen and Rebula respectively in homage to Slovenian grape varieties, you can make the most of a complete tasting experience, making your stay a truly immersive experience.

Superb Gothic church dating from the 15th century. It was consecrated by the Bishop of Ljubljana Sigismund von Lamberg in 1485. Its bell tower is more recent and would have been added at the very beginning of the 18th century. The main point of interest of this small church is undoubtedly its late Romanesque statue of the Virgin Mary carrying her child. It would probably date back to the late 1200s. Nice view over the whole valley from the religious building.

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.

Here once stood Maribor Castle, which was completely destroyed in 1790. Today it is one of the best spots in the city for walking on sunny days. The footpath, about thirty minutes from the railway station, allows access to the top of the hill without major difficulty. It offers a breathtaking panorama of the country's second largest city and above all of the variety of the surrounding countryside between wine hills and deep plains. A true haven of peace in the middle of nature and a stone's throw from the city.

A little culture moment between two tastings? In the middle of the 17th century, the plague wreaked havoc. Lord Johann Drumpitsch and his wife Salome vow to build a church in Jeruzalem if the plague ceases. When the epidemic subsided, they built a baroque church, completed in 1652. Angels holding the instruments of Christ's torment are standing on the pulpit while an arm points a cross at the faithful. The angel with the dice reminds us of the episode of the tunic of Christ, drawn by lot between the soldiers in charge of its execution.

The stud farms of this tiny village (130 inhabitants) attract tourists and horse lovers to visit the stables under the guidance of the guide. With love, the riding master will share his passion with you, with a French-speaking guide offered if booking 3 days in advance.

The Lipica stud farm, one of the oldest in the world, is the cradle of the Lipizzaner horse: it gave birth to the Lipizzaner breed of horse, one of the oldest breeds of equine culture. Founded on May 19, 1580, when Archduke Charles II of Austria (son of Emperor Ferdinand I of Habsburg) bought the Lipica estate from the Bishop of Trieste, the stud farm soon afterwards began to cross the Karst horses with Spanish, Italian and Arabian breeds of horses, giving birth 200 years later to a new breed of horse: the Lipizzaner breed.

The name of these horses, and that of the stud farm, are linked to the history of the linden tree (lipa in Slovenian) which has become over time one of the symbols of the Slovenian nation. The name of the locality, Lipica (Slovenian for 'little lime tree'), is also the origin of the name of the breed of Lipizzaner horses. The creation of the Lipizzaner breed is rooted in the development of classical dressage: the stud farm bred Lipizzaner foals for the famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna and for the Austrian Court until 1915.

Today, the Lipica stud farm is home to more than 350 Lipizzaners and is one of Slovenia's most remarkable cultural and historical monuments. It is also, in many ways, an exceptional destination of world renown. The stud farm is in the process of being included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

Visitors can discover the historical heart of the stud farm all year round during guided tours, or on their own thanks to the mobile application "Guide de Lipica". The entrance ticket gives access to all the attractions during the stud's opening hours. From April to October, official shows and training sessions of the Lipica Classic Dressage School are on the programme, but visitors must pay an additional fee to attend. It is possible to take a horse-drawn carriage ride along beautiful tree-lined paths, while families with children will have the opportunity to take part in suitable programmes.

In prospect, an unforgettable visit to one of the most famous stud farms in the world. For the record, even Queen Elizabeth II has been there!

You're limited on the day's program and you're looking for a beautiful viewpoint for a postcard photo rendering, accessible even with children: direction Peč! A short but intense hike, well known to locals for a cardio workout or simply to revel in a breathtaking view of the lake and valley, allow around 20 minutes from Stara Fuzina. Up there, at an altitude of 720 m, there's a bench where you can take a break and contemplate the spectacular panorama over Bohinj. The perfect spot for a sandwich break!

The Bistrica stream, which gushes across the plain like a magnificent spring composed of two waterfalls, is the most powerful tributary of the Sava Bohinjka. The waterfalls dry up during the dry season, but when they're active, you'll be amazed. After passing the municipal waste disposal site on your right and following the signposts, you'll find the superb, wide Izvir Bistrice waterfall, just over an hour's easy walk away and without too many gradients.