Sightseeing in Celje - what to see. Complete travel guide
The third-largest city of Slovenia, Celje, has been known since ancient times. In the Middle Ages the city was the center of the only Slovenian state that had managed to maintain the complete independence (Celje County). Therefore, the count's symbol (three stars) has become the emblem of the city and a part of the State Emblem.
The old count's castle, which has preserved here, is one of the city's major attractions. Tourists will find much interesting in visiting Town Hall built in 1830, Bridge the Capuchins, Count's Palace and Spodni grad (bottom castle), as well as Church of St. Cecilia and St. Mary (built in 1310). Here have remained many other old buildings that make even a walk in the streets of the city truly exciting.
The oldest building in the city is St. Daniil’s Monastery built in the 14th century. In the Middle Ages, the monastery was considered as a central building in the city. Today, it is located in its western part. The temple is a vivid example of the Gothic architecture. It has preserved beautiful interior elements finished in the 16th century. Its visitors can admire an ornate ceiling and aisles. When it was reconstructed in the 18th century, St. Francis’s Chapel was built in it. Today, it is an incomparable supplement to the general architectural complex.
Another unusual architectural monument is the Celje House that you can see when walking through the historic district. The beautiful stone house was built at the beginning of the 20th century. It was projected by Peter Brang, a famous architect from Vienna. The construction looks like it was built in the Middle Ages. In the period of the First World War, it has managed to survive in its initial form.
In the historic district of Celje, there is the preserved water tower built in the 15th century. Initially, there were four defense towers but only one has been preserved over 500 years later. After viewing the tower, you should certainly pay your attention to the St. Daniel Church. It is quite small and was built on the ruins of the destroyed church of the 14th century. In 2006, the beautiful church with a tiled roof and high narrow windows has gained a status of the cathedral church.
St. Joseph’s Church is very symbolic and unusual from the architectural point of view. You can recognize it by its big stone tower. The church was built in the 17th century and is a vivid example of the baroque style. In the 17th century, the city saw the plague epidemic that took the lives of thousands of citizens. It was decided to build the church to rescue the city from the plague.
The most visited cultural center of Celje is the Posavje Museum that occupies the beautiful old castle. The Posavje Museum collection is quite diverse. Here, you can see old weapons, pieces of art, unique accessories, and ancient books. Most of the exhibits are devoted to multiple wars Slovenia has seen for the last hundred years.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Celje and surroundings
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Survived castles around Celje
♥ Castle 'Celje Castle' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Velenje Castle' , 18.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Žovnek Castle' , 20.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Olimje Castle' , 24.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Medija Castle' , 28.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Celje Castle' , 1.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Velenje Castle' , 18.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Žovnek Castle' , 20.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Olimje Castle' , 24.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Medija Castle' , 28.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Celje
♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Ponikovski kras' , 12.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Mrzlica' , 14.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Kum' , 21.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Žabljek' , 25.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Golte' , 29 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Ponikovski kras' , 12.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Mrzlica' , 14.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Kum' , 21.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Krajinski park Žabljek' , 25.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Landscape Park 'Golte' , 29 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Celje from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Zrinjski
From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Celje center - 64.2 km.
Travelers who are not afraid of bats are offered to take part in an exciting campaign providing an opportunity to adopt a bat. The whole point is that there are many rare species among bats living in mines that are on the verge of extinction. All funds raised at the event go for the maintenance of the animal population; after such a commemorative event tourists receive a personal certificate that they have their own pet in the mysterious Zrinjski mine. …
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Ljubljanica Waterfront
From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”
Check on the map: Distance from Celje center - 62.3 km.
After an excursion you can relax in the restaurants located near the embankment. Just in these restaurants, you have the chance to try the best national dishes. Fans of shopping and gourmands will spend a great time, especially at weekends. For several years every Saturday there opens the market near the Triple Bridge. There you can buy popular national food, souvenirs and a lot of other original things. On Sundays there works the antiquary market. When it is warm there are a lot of walking boats on the river. Such entertainment will make your leisure time various. …
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