Grad Pišece
The restored Pišece Castle, a monument of national importance, has been open to visitors again since September 2026.
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About the museum
Pišece Castle has been one of the estates of the Archdiocese of Salzburg since the second half of the 13th century; its first known inhabitants were the Pišece knights. Originally it was a Romanesque residential tower, which still defines the castle’s appearance today. In 1573 Ilija Gregorič stayed at the castle with a peasant army during the Slovenian-Croatian peasant uprising.
In 1595 Inocenc Moscon bought the estate, and the Moscon barons ruled the castle until 1938. During this period the castle was remodelled into a multi-storey residence. After the Second World War it was nationalised and occupied by tenants, who lived there until 1998. In 1999 it was declared a cultural monument of national importance, and in 2005 comprehensive restoration began.
After almost two decades of restoration, led by the Ministry of Culture, the castle was solemnly opened on 12 September 2026. It is managed by Posavski muzej Brežice (Posavje Museum Brežice) with the support of the Municipality of Brežice. The grounds are an English-style park with a pond and the tallest sequoia in Slovenia.
Highlights
- Romanesque residential tower with a 19th-century clock turret
- Sobana gradov with paintings of the castles of the Moscon family
- Hall of Ancestors
- English park with a pond and the tallest sequoia in Slovenia
- Operated by
- Posavski muzej Brežice (javni zavod); lastnica Republika Slovenija
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3children aged 6 to 14, school pupils and students (pensioners €4) |
| Children & teens | €3Children aged 6 to 14, school pupils and students. |
| Seniors | €4 |
| Groups (11+ people) | €4 per personGroups over 10 people: adults €4, children, school pupils and students €2, pensioners €3. |
| Families | €12The family ticket is valid for two adults and up to three children. |
| Pišece Castle and museum (Brežice) – adults | €9Children, school pupils, students €5; pensioners €8; family €22. |
| Pišece Castle, museum and Water Tower – adults | €18Children, school pupils, students €11; pensioners €13; family €40. The price includes a guided tour of the tower. |
| Guided tour of the castle in Slovenian (group) | €30In English, German or Croatian €55; the price applies to a group of up to 30–40 people; tickets are paid separately. |
Tickets can be bought at the castle; groups and guided tours must be booked at least 48 hours in advance at grad.pisece@pmb.si or +386 31 708 737.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €12 · The family ticket is valid for two adults and up to three children. |
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A family ticket is available; the castle park offers walking paths.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
The Ceremonial Hall (Hall of Ancestors), the room next to it and the castle courtyard can be rented; the price list is published on the website.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are possible with at least 48 hours’ advance booking. |
