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Celje Castle, Celje

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A mighty walled castle towering over the city, Celje Castle is sure to leave you speechless. Its appearance dates back to the Counts of Celje, the most renowned and notable noble dynasty from the area in present-day Slovenia. During the summer, a live history program takes place there and offers an immersive experience as the visitors can take part in sword fights with knights, shoot with bows, and flirt with princesses. On the last Saturday in August, the the castle becomes a venue for a traditional medieval festival.

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By 849bernhard

A lot of restoration work has been done in recent years and though it’s not as touristic as the Ljubljana castle, it’s nonetheless worth a look. The view from the tower over the city of Celje is...

A lot of restoration work has been done in recent years and though it’s not as touristic as the Ljubljana castle, it’s nonetheless worth a look. The view from the tower over the city of Celje is... more »
By Sumatra2004

On my second time to visit Celje in Slovenia I am walk to the old castle on the mountain. It has a nice history and a good looking around from there

On my second time to visit Celje in Slovenia I am walk to the old castle on the mountain. It has a nice history and a good looking around from there more »

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By Katarina Bandić

Awsome place and great experience. People who work here are really nice. They showed us how to use sword, talked about past of this place and culture. Castle have great views of Celje city. On entrance you get 1€ coupon to use in caffe bar inside of castle. Great place to visit with family.

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By Anush Mardumyan

Excellent view of the city overall . Nice castle and is eventually the biggest castle of Slovenia. Cheap tickets, if tired can sit in the cafe just in the castle . Very nice workers

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