Perched on a hilltop, this attraction features the remains of a beautiful castle that was established by the Counts of Lambergh and Celje in 12th Century. You will come across the Romanesque Tower, ruins of entrances featuring Gothic And Renaissance architectural elements. Kamen Castle also served as a residence to Gašper Lambergar, the popular tournament knight. If you are into archaeology, you can discover several other archaeological sites situated nearby.
With a long-standing history dating back to 1428, Kacenštajn Castle features Gothic architectural remains, Baroque and Renaissance rebuilding. While you may across a few remains of Baroque gardens, a vegetable garden is now found here. Several prisoners of the Second World War were buried on the grounds of this castle. A hostage museum and psychiatric hospital are also located at the site. A great place to visit if you wish to get the chills.
Akin to its name, Avsenik Museum is dedicated to the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble. Situated in the birth home of the Avsenik Brothers, this museum features exhibits relating to music and video and also includes several interactive displays. Some of the exhibits include album covers, belongings and photographs of band members and musical instruments. One of the sections also features the awards received by the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble and includes gold, platinum and diamond discs. Interactive displays allow you to watch band recordings of various periods. Watch the documentary of Avsenik Ensemble if you happen to visit the place with a group.
Spanning ten kilometers, Lamberg's Begunje Trail is an archaeological trail that allows you to discover impressive ruins like Castle Kamen. The trail commences from Begunje, leading up to Draga Valley. You will come across places like Njivice plateau, Zijalka cave, The Dwarf's castle, and Katzenstein mansion featuring the Museum of Hostages. The scenic trail will take you through lush greenery, limestone cliffs and majestic mountains that are sure to soothe your eyes and calm your soul. A must visit for history and archaeology enthusiasts.
Museum of Hostages features records of prisoners who suffered in Begunje prison during the Second World War. During your visit, you will come across harsh stories of the prisoners, scribbled on the walls of Katzenstein Mansion. A documentary features atrocities committed by the Nazis including the shooting of war prisoners. You can also visit Draga Valley situated nearby where several prisoners of war have been buried.
The New Stage Villach is located in Villach, the second largest city in Carinthia. The theater and city will enchant you! The theater focuses on contemporary plays about human interactions and relationships. Each year, the theater puts on about eleven productions, including shows for children.
Lago Superiore is a scenic lake and its touted to be one of the coldest in the region during winter.
Lake Trboje was created as an artificial reservoir on the Sava river in 1986 for a hydro electric plant, but today serves as a popular nature attraction due to its beautiful surroundings and rich natural habitat. Over 140 bird species have been spotted here along with a number of fishes, plants and trees which make it an ideal spot for bird watching and fishing. Visitors can also hire a small boat and have a lovely time rowing in the large lake.
The 16th Century Kos Manor is housed in the Murova region of Jessenice. This Slovene manor house was commissioned by an iron-lord before being converted into a museum in the recent past. At present, the mansion is managed by the Upper Sava Museum of Jesenice. Used for various purposes, the mansion is used mainly for public events and exhibitions. The two halls are often used jointly for weddings and other social functions.
Schloss Hollenburg proudly stands at Carinthia in Austria. The medieval castle rests on a rock overlooking the Drava valley, at an elevation of 561 meters (1840.5 feet). Built in 1100, it held strategic importance, controlling the Drava river crossing towards the Loibl Pass and the March of Carnolia. The castle belonged to the Hollenburg dynasty, and then the Pettau Styrian Lords, and is now the property of the Wittgenstein family. It was another victim of the Fruili earthquake in 1348 and was rebuilt in the later half of the 16th Century and boasts of the beautiful Renaissance architecture now.