Celje is a city with a rich history and attracts tourists from all over the world. The stories of great dynasties and important events have shaped not only the region but also the whole of Slovenia. The historical centre of Celje is characterised by medieval streets, well-preserved buildings and Celje Castle, which dominates the city and is one of the biggest tourist attractions and a symbol of the power of the families that ruled this region.
Visit the Celje Regional Museum if you want to delve into local history and culture. Archaeological exhibits, art collections and everyday objects tell the story of life in the region throughout the centuries. For nature lovers, the city park next to the Savinja River offers an oasis of peace and relaxation. And for those looking for an active holiday, the surrounding mountains and valleys offer numerous hiking and biking trails.
Location
Celje is located at the confluence of the Savinja and Voglajna rivers in the Lower Savinja Valley. It’s a city in central Slovenia, about 35 miles (56 km) northeast of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.
Celje Castle
Celje Castle was once the largest fortification on Slovenian territory. In the western section of the castle, there was a building with several floors. Remains of the walls of this palatium have survived. In the eastern section, there was an enclosed courtyard with large water reservoirs. Situated on a promontory two miles south east of the town, Celje Castle was built in the early 13th century by the Vovbržani family.
Celje Hall
Celje National Hall (Narodni dom) is the town hall in Celje which was built in 1895–1896.
Today it hosts several cultural associations and the town’s tourist information centre, and is a venue for concerts and theatre.
Regional Museum of Celje
The Regional Museum is housed in the historic Old Counts’ Mansion, a Renaissance building that adds to the museum’s charm. The museum’s collections span from prehistoric times to the present, with notable exhibits on the Roman period, medieval history, and the Counts of Celje.
Visitors can explore a variety of artifacts, including archaeological finds, historical documents, and art pieces. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programs.
Celje National Hall
The Celjski Narodni dom was built in the early 20th century and quickly became a center of cultural and political activity. The interior of the palace impresses with its detail and elegance, with richly decorated halls that serve as a venue for theater performances, concerts and other cultural events.
Museum of Recent History Celje (Muzej novejše zgodovine Celje)
Its beginnings date back to 1951, when the department for the history of the national liberation struggle was established in the then Celje City Museum (now the Celje Regional Museum). In 1963, it grew into an independent cultural institution – the Celje Revolution Museum.
Celje Post Office
The Celje Post Office is the administrative post office in the city of Celje, Slovenia. Celje used the post number 63000 between 1945 and 1991.
Tehnopark Celje
Tehnopark Celje is the largest science and entertainment park in Slovenia, where science, technology, innovation, fun and learning meet. The park covers an area of 4,000 m². On the first and second platforms, thanks to research stations, we learn many interesting things about the human body, ecology, energy, natural sciences, illusions, the future, physics, mathematics, astronomy, and we also take part in many challenges.
We learn a lot about planets, what blocks are for, how you can put a person in a soap bubble, how we lie on nails so as not to burst, what the robot Barbara thinks, how Ohm’s law works… Visitors can “ride” Celje on a bike in the middle of the technopark while the camera records us, we can also observe Celje from the air on a hang glider flight simulator, adults can fly like a bird thanks to the Birdly flight simulator. The research stations are designed to be interactive .
Saint Daniel’s Cathedral
Celje Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Prophet Daniel in Celje, Slovenia. It has been the episcopal seat of the diocese of Celje since the creation of the diocese in 2006. As early as the 12th century there was a small basilica on the site and the church was altered several.
Celje Water Tower
The Celje Water Tower ( is a well-preserved part of the town walls of Celje, Slovenia. It was built as a corner tower after 1451 and redesigned in the 16th century. Since 2010, it has been protected as a cultural monument of local significance .
