Castles of Slovenia

Due to its geographical location, Slovenia has always been at the crossroads of the most important European routes. This may have led to its strategic role in the region, as shown by its castles and chateaux. These buildings are no longer the residences of the nobility and do not protect...

Celje, with its turbulent past, has a very rich history. The city is proud of its cultural heritage, and the castle of Celje itself. Slovenians consider it the most beautiful castle in all of Slovenia. Its competitors are Bled Castle and Ljubljana Castle. Nowadays, not only do local tourists travel...

The coat of arms of Ljubljana shows a green dragon sitting on top of a castle tower rising on a castle hill. Ljubljana Castle is a symbol of the Slovenian capital and its main tourist attraction. The legend of the castle and the dragon is ancient, dating back to the...

Due to its size, Slovenia does not have too many castles. Although the country lags behind Austria or Slovakia in numbers, there are some really special castles. Such is the case of Predjama Castle, which is now being presented. The main special feature is that the castle was literally built...

Lake Bled is one of the most visited destinations in Slovenia. Many people come mainly because of the lake or the Vintgar-gorge, but you cannot miss a Bled Castle, which is more than a thousand-year-old. Walking to the castle and spending time there is also an ideal medieval program with...