A magnificent fortified castle that reigns on the hill above the city for centuries will leave you speechless when you see it from afar. It represents one of the most important medieval castles in Slovenia from the 12th century. It was ruled by the Dynasty of Celje, whose strongest and most influential representative was Herman II. During his reign, Celje reached the peak of their glory, successfully joined the European political summit and associated themselves with the most important noble families of the time. In 1436 Sigismund of Luxemburg, the Duke of Luxembourg raised two representatives of the Celje family to be princes - Friderik II. and Ulrik II. Twenty years later, with the death of the last male offspring of the Celje family, one of the most important periods of the Celje history ended.

Even today, their castle, the country’s largest medieval fort, rises above the town. You can visit it any day in the year. You can feel the joy of life in the old town, and just like the Counts enjoy all the good things. Have a look in the Tourist Information Centre and find information about the museums, galleries, city districts and trails that lead from the centre to the green hinterland of Celje. Or would you prefer to be impressed by the exhibition about the Counts of Celje, pose in the Pelikan Photo Atelier or rather explore the heritage of ancient Celeia named “Troia Secunda” (the second Troy). In the City Beneath the City you can see how the famous Counts of Celje grew into messengers of humanism and the Renaissance in Slovenia by integrating ancient statues into the medieval walls and the architecture. Enter this Celje time machine and learn more about the history of Celje.