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Due to its location on the main road, Žalec has long been an important rest stop, which is reflected in the wealth of cultural and historical attractions found there.

The Eco-Museum of Hop-Growing and Brewing Industry in Slovenia

The Eco-Museum of Hop-Growing and Brewing Industry in Slovenia opened its doors to the public in November 2009. It is an important tourist asset for...

Roman Necropolis

Almost 2000 years ago, a very important Roman road led through Šempeter: Aquileia – Emona – Celeia – Poetovio (L’Aquila– Ljubljana – Celje – Ptuj)....

Žalec

Žalec was first mentioned 1182 and it acquired market rights in 1265. During the time of the Turkish invasions it was severely damaged, so they...

The Savin House

The Savin House is located in the centre of the town of Žalec. On the first floor the visitors can visit the memorial room of general and composer...

Defence Tower and the Žalec Wine Cellar

The defence tower is situated next to the church of St. Nicholas. Built in the beginning of the 16th century, it represents the only preserved part...

The Basilica of the Holly Mother of God

The history of this church reaches far into the past, but one thing is certain: the original church stood there already at the end of the 14th...

Novo Celje Mansion

In 1756, count Anton Gaisruck started building the Novo Celje Mansion at the location of an old mansion called Plumberk. It was intended to become...

The Church of St. Nicholas

Today, the church no longer exists in its original form; most of the building originates from about 1903, when the major part of the former church...

Mining Museum in Griže

Almost 200 years of mining in the Zabukovica – Liboje coalmine area left an imprint in our region. In August 2004, the Mining Museum opened its...

Savin´s Trail

The Savin’s Trail honours the composer’s 150th anniversary (1859 - 1948). The trail begins at his birthplace at Šlandrov trg 25. In the house, which...

Zotl´s forge

The building of the Zotl’s Forge originates from the 16th century. The vaults in the large lobby are from the same era, including the typical cobbles...

The Church of St. Cantianus

This church was first mentioned in 1545, but it was built much sooner, in the Roman period. Later, a tower (in 1662) and two chapels (in 17th and...