City Municipality of Celje
City Municipality of Celje, Medieval city center in Celje, Slovenia
Description
Celje sits where four rivers meet—the Savinja, Hudinja, Ložnica, and Voglajna—in a valley in the lower part of the country. The city spreads across this river valley, mixing older districts with more modern areas.
History
The Romans founded a settlement here called Civitas Celeia around two thousand years ago, which grew into an important colony. During the Middle Ages, the Counts of Celje rose to power and left their mark through castles and the city's layout.
Culture
The city grew from ancient Roman foundations, and this heritage shapes how locals and visitors experience the place today. You can see this past reflected in the museums and streets, where different historical layers are still visible.
Practical
The city sits conveniently between two major cities in the country and is easy to reach by train or car. Visitors will find good connections to other important places in the region.
Did you know?
A medieval castle rises above the city, which once dominated the region for centuries and still preserves its old walls today. From there, you can look out over the valley and the city below.
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Zlatorog Arena
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Stari Pisker
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First Grammar School, Celje
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Celje Cathedral
714 m
Celje National Hall
609 m
Celje Hall
574 m
Stara grofija
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Celje Regional Museum
701 m
Vojašnica Franca Rozmana - Staneta
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Ducal Court
674 m
Water tower
757 m
Celje Post Office
446 m
St. Maximilian's Church
150 m
St. Mary's Column
666 m
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