Celje, Medieval fortress city in Styria, Slovenia
Description
Celje is a city in southeastern Slovenia situated in a valley surrounded by green hills and multiple waterways. The city center features Roman archaeological remains, a medieval fortress above the town, and historic buildings spanning several centuries.
History
Roman traders established a settlement here along important trade routes in ancient times. During the Middle Ages, a powerful noble family ruled the region from this location for several centuries.
Culture
The main square reflects the city's role as a trade and meeting place for centuries. Local residents still gather here for markets and celebrations that shape daily community life.
Practical
The city is easy to explore on foot since the old town is compact and main attractions are close together. Signs and markers help you find museums, archaeological sites, and historic landmarks without difficulty.
Did you know?
Beneath the modern city lie archaeological layers revealing artifacts from the Bronze Age through the Roman period. Ongoing excavations continue to uncover new details about the earliest inhabitants of this settlement.
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Stari Pisker
123 m
First Grammar School, Celje
321 m
Celje Cathedral
351 m
Celje National Hall
39 m
Celje Hall
412 m
Stara grofija
194 m
Celje Regional Museum
120 m
Ducal Court
92 m
Water tower
449 m
Celje Post Office
424 m
St. Maximilian's Church
539 m
St. Mary's Column
290 m
Billet house
254 m
Celje Town Hall
125 m
Hohenwarter house in Celje
250 m
Assumption of Mary Church
121 m
Hiša Gosposka 9
216 m
Hiša Savinjska 3
445 m
Palača Krekov trg 6, 7, 8
416 m
Hotel Evropa
368 m
Hiša Gosposka 5
241 m
Prothasijev dvorec
44 m
St. Nicholas's Church
775 m
Hiša Gosposka 1
274 m
Hiša Glavni trg 12
292 m
Hiša Slomškov trg 11
307 m
Capuchin monastery
597 m
Ljudska posojilnica
256 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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