Things to see and do Šempeter V Savinjski Dolini

The remains were discovered in 1952. In the middle of the 3rd century, the flooded Savinja had swept everything away. The mausoleum of Spectatius (II) was erected for himself and his son as stated in the inscription. This monument to the right of the central aisle is the most important. Downstairs is the burial urn. The Four Seasons fill the walls while in the middle of the canopy, the mother of the two Priscanius is in the spotlight.

Enius was given the most beautiful mausoleum. It's a beautiful work of art. A bas-relief depicts a bull ridden by Princess Europe. Bas-reliefs decorate the sides of the double-cap canopy: a horse fleeing from a lion, a gazelle being chased by a dog.

With the westernmost mausoleum of Secundianius (IV), the decline of Rome is on display. Built in 250, the building is crude. To the right of the aisle leading to it, an isolated funerary altar is dedicated to Vindonius, an important Celtic figure. On the front wall, a bas-relief represents Hercules bringing Alcestis back from the underworld.

If you wish to discover all the Roman heritage of the region of Celeia (today's Celje), this place is for you because it allows you to become aware of the organization of daily and economic life within the Roman Empire through the practical example of a necropolis. To complete your ancient knowledge of the region, visit the Regional Museum of Celje and its subsoil or Poetovio (today's Ptuj).

To the east of the village of Šempeter, a 5-minute walk away, there is a preserved Roman roadway along which you will find renovated plans of cellars and smaller burials. Not far from the Roman necropolis, there are remains of the via romana which connected the towns of Ptuj (Poetovio), Celje (Celeia), Ljubljana (Emona) and Trieste (Tergesta). Some 300 m of the road have been uncovered and give an idea of the great technical superiority of the Roman people in late antiquity.

This cave bordering the Ponikve karst was opened to the public in 1972. Human bones from the Neanderthal era have been found there. It's named after a rock with a devil-like entrance. Inside, there are beautiful galleries, where even cultural events are held, there are many water currents, small lakes and waterfalls. Don't miss the highest underground waterfall in Slovenia. Also possible: the guided discovery of the paths bordering the cave. Amazing!

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.