Attractions of Celje

THINGS TO SEE:

Old castle Celje

Celje Castle (also known as Celje Upper Castle or Old Castle) (Slovene Celjski grad, Celjski zgornji grad or Stari grad) is a castle ruin in Celje, Slovenia, formerly the seat of the Counts of Celje. It stands on three hills to the southeast of Celje, where the river Savinja meanders into the Laško valley. Today, the castle is in the process of being restorated. It was once the largest fortification on Slovenian territory.

www.grad-celje.com/

Šmartinsko lake

Šmartinsko lake with an area of ​​1.07 km², the largest artificial lakes (reservoirs) in Slovenia. It lies north of Celje on the way to Vojnik and is formed by the damming of the stream Koprivnice. The lake is a popular tourist destination. The lake has a small boathouse, which owns two lake boats, that visitors can also use.

www.smartinsko-jezero.com/

Celjska koča

Celjska koča is located near Celje, it is located only 7 km from the center of city. Hotel Celjska koča is situated on the slopes below Tolsti vrh. From the hut to which can be reached by car, there is a beautiful view of the nearby Grmada.

www.celjska-koca.si/

Celeia – Archaeological Remains of Ancient Celje
Regional Museum

Celje Regional Museum is an institution for the recording, collection, conservation, research and presents the cultural heritage of Celje and Celje region in the time period from prehistory to date, except for the history of 20th century. Established in 1882 as the City Museum and was renamed in 1965 to the Regional Museum.

www.pokmuz-ce.si/

Museum of recent history Celje with Children's Museum Herman's den

Museum of Contemporary History Celje Regional History Museum, which deals with collecting, storing, documenting and exhibiting the history of Celje and the 20th century. Different contents from the lives make him recognizable, because they grew into a museum complex. Given the number and variety of activities the museum is among the most vibrant in Slovenia. To our visitors, in addition to diverse cultural programs are also available the museum shop, pastry shop and cafe.

The glass photo studio of Josip Pelikan

Glass photographic studio dates from the year 1899, photographer Joseph Pelikan has worked in it since 1920. Today there is a permanent museume exhibition, which testifies to the rich and creative life and work of photographer-artist Josip Pelikan, who transformed Celje and its years masterfully into a permanent memory.

www.muzej-nz-ce.si/

TIC – tourist information center Celje

Inside the building of Celjski dom (Krekov trg 3), is a tourist information center of Celje. They provide visitors with informations on events and tourist facilities, in Celje and surrounding areas. The tourist information center organizes for you professional tours and guided tours of the Old Celje castle.

 www.celeia.info/

And more....

- City park
- City square
- Savinja embankment
- Court of Princes (Lower castle)
- Water tower
- Likovni salon Artgallery
- Gallery of Contemporary Art and Romanroad
- Račka and Art studios
- Art quarter
- St. Daniel's Church

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