Podčetrek_Castle
Photo: Ministry for Culture, Bor Slana

Revived baroque castle

One of Slovenia’s preeminent examples of baroque-style castles, the Podčetetek Castle, is slated to welcome its first guests in August. The castle fell into decay after the Second World War but was thoroughly renovated after decades of neglect. It will double as a museum and event venue.

Visitors can look forward to an interactive journey across the castle’s history, while event organisers can already place the castle on their map of unique event venues. On the terrace of the castle, overlooking Podčetrtek and its surroundings, they will offer in-house catering. The imposing castle got its name from the fourth day of the week when the court and market day took place on the square under the castle’s rule.

Podčetrek_Castle
Photo: Jernej Šulc/Časopis Naše Oko

Built in the 13th century, the Podčetrtek castle is one of the oldest castles in Slovenia. It was built on a hill and initially served its purpose for centuries as a defensive medieval fortress. Over the years it underwent many architectural as well as ownership changes with control passing between various counts and kings, including the Counts of Celje, a powerful noble famly in medieval Slovenia. Despite its strategic role deminishing in the following centuries, its grandeur remained becoming an important symbol of Podčetrtek’s cultural heritage.

The mayor of Podčetrtek, Peter Misja, commented on the importance of the opening for the destination: “The castle is opening in August. This will surely make it one of the main tourist attractions of the destination. In addition to the digitalised museum, the castle will offer the possibility of weddings, events and catering on the castle’s terrace, which has a wonderful view of Podčetrtek and the surrounding area. We are doing everything to ensure the entire municipality is ready to offer everything that tourism needs.

GET IN TOUCH

Turizem Podčetrtek
Škofja Gora 1
Podčetrtek, Slovenia

T: +386 3 810 90 13
E: info@visitpodcetrtek.com
W: https://www.visitpodcetrtek.com/en/home

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