Brežice Castle, Castle in Brežice, Slovenia

Brežice Castle is a Renaissance fortress with four towers spanning two floors and defensive walls overlooking the left bank of the Sava River in southeastern Slovenia. The structure now houses the Posavje Museum since 1949, presenting exhibitions covering regional heritage from ancient times through the 20th century.

The castle was originally built before 1241 as a wooden fortification and was reconstructed in its current form during the 16th century after being destroyed during a peasant revolt. This rebuilding shaped the structure and appearance that visitors see today.

The Knight's Hall displays elaborate frescoes commissioned by Count Ignac Maria Attems showing mythological scenes and architectural details that shaped the interior. These wall paintings remain a key part of the castle's identity and reveal the artistic tastes of its Renaissance owners.

The castle stands at the south end of the town's main street, Cesta prvih borcev 1. Opening hours are 8:00–14:30 on weekdays and 10:00–14:00 on Sundays and holidays. The Knights Hall on the first floor is used for weddings and concerts, so it may be closed to visitors during events.

The Knights' Hall, painted with trompe-l'œil frescoes under Count Ignatz Maria Attems, later served as a filming location: Jackie Chan's Armour of God (1986), The Dirty Dozen: The Deadly Mission (1987) and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1990) were shot here before Yugoslavia broke up.