Celje is an old city in Slovenia at the confluence of four rivers in the Savinja Valley. The city is overshadowed by a1,335-foot-high hill which bears the ruins of the Upper Celje Castle In AD 45 it was an important Roman settlement named Celeia, which was densely populated and wealthy. The defensive moat and fortified city walls were built in 1473.

Celje is popular tourist destination for its historic heritage, rich cultural life and beautiful natural surroundings. The most popular activity is strolling through the remains of the Upper Celje Castle. Art lovers will find the Celje Gallery of Contemporary Art fascinating. Celje Regional Museum, with its two locations at the Old Counts’ Mansion and the Princely Palace, offer illuminating insight into the city’s turbulent history.

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