Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Slovenia
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Podravska (7)
Goriška (6)
Posavska (6)
Gorenjska (5)
Osrednjeslovenska (5)
Savinjska (5)
Pomurska (3)
Primorsko-notranjska (2)
Obalno-kraška (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Slovenia: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 40 castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovenia, spread across 9 statistical regions and 38 towns and cities. Most of them are in Podravska (7), Goriška (6), and Posavska (6).
At the city level, Ljubljana (2), Ptuj (2), and Bled (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €8.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 28 offer dedicated programs for families, and 16 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovenia
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovenia
Predjamski gradCastles & Palaces · Postojna
Ljubljanski gradCastles & Palaces · Ljubljana
Blejski gradCastles & Palaces · Bled
Celjski gradCastles & Palaces · Celje
Grad BogenšperkCastles & Palaces · Bogenšperk
Grad SnežnikCastles & Palaces · Stari trg pri Ložu
Pokrajinski muzej Ptuj Ormož – Ptujski gradCastles & Palaces · Ptuj
Žička kartuzijaCastles & Palaces · Špitalič pri Slovenskih Konjicah
Grad PodsredaCastles & Palaces · Podsreda
Pokrajinski muzej MariborRegional · Maribor
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovenia with programs for families
- Predjamski gradCastles & Palaces · Postojna
- Ljubljanski gradCastles & Palaces · Ljubljana
- Blejski gradCastles & Palaces · Bled
- Grad BogenšperkCastles & Palaces · Bogenšperk
- Pokrajinski muzej Ptuj Ormož – Ptujski gradCastles & Palaces · Ptuj
- Grad PodsredaCastles & Palaces · Podsreda
- Pokrajinski muzej MariborRegional · Maribor
Grad GradCastles & Palaces · Grad
Grad NegovaCastles & Palaces · Negova
Grad RajhenburgCastles & Palaces · Brestanica
By statistical region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Slovenia?
Our directory currently lists 40 castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovenia across 38 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovenia?
Some of the best known are Predjamski grad, Ljubljanski grad, Blejski grad, Celjski grad, and Grad Bogenšperk.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovenia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Predjamski grad, Ljubljanski grad, and Blejski grad.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovenia are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Grad Rajhenburg. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Slovenia?
A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €24. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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