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.
Basilica of the Virgin Mary in the village of Brezje is also known as Basilica of Mary Help of Christians. Located off the Gorenjska highway, this basilica is a well-known pilgrimage site. This old church was declared a basilica in 1988 by Pope John Paul II. It features three naves, two aisles, multiple chapels, intricate artworks, a clock tower, valuable paintings and a lot more. The church’s facade was designed by the architect Ivan Vurnik. Located adjacent to the basilica is the Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi, which was built in 1967. Beside the basilica also stands the stunning bronze sculpture of John Paul II.
Schloss Keutschach, is a rather recent creation compared to its predecessor, which was larger and located not from the current structure. The newer castle was constructed in 1679, and this gabled roof building with slanting support beams on the side, looks pretty new due to the renovation efforts carried out in the 1970s.
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.
Having changed many royalties during its initial years is the Landskron Castle (Carinthia), located in the village of Villach. This ruined and dilapidated castle was once the strongest fortification in the region and had the added advantage of height, as it was located at 658 meters (2158.79 feet) above sea level. Established somewhere in the 13th century, the castle was first purchased by Albert II of Austria, who ruled it for a while until it finally went to King Ferdinand I who sold it to Christoph Khevenhüller. He converted this decaying building into a luxurious Renaissance style mansion for his residence. Today the building is used for falconry demo.
Nestled deep in the elusive Pasica Gorge and hidden by dense forests, the former Franja Partisan Hospital and now cultural monument is a must visit attraction for those interested in World War II history. Built by the Slovene Partisans as a part of a movement against Fascism and Nazism, the hospital was used to treat wounded soldiers belonging to the Allied forces and the Axis powers. Due to its unique location, few access points and excellent defense systems, it was never discovered by the enemy forces despite several attempts launched at finding it. A cultural monument of the nation, it has now been significantly restored and serves as a museum open to visitors from April to October. In case of good weather conditions, it welcomes visitors in the off season as well.
The Preseren House, located in the Vrba village is a heritage mansion. Belonging to the Zirovnica municipality of Slovenia, the house was the original residence of the Slovene poet, France Preseren. Basking in fond memories and nostalgia, the house dates back to the 16th Century. Completed with wooden framework, the house has seen considerable repair and reconstruction works in the recent ages. The house is currently a part of the much famous heritage trail organized in the locality.
Soaring above Carinthia's alpine landscapes, Pyramidenkogel watches over the Worthersee's southern banks from an elevation of 851 meters (2,792 feet). The mountain is mainly known for the structures that it houses on its slopes and summit. The first structure to have been built on the mountain was a wood-crafted vista point which was constructed in 1950 as a memorial for the victims of the World Wars. The Pyramidekogel tower is the other major attraction on the mountain, whose architecture and design catches the eye effortlessly.
Constructed in the 18th-century, the Stadthaus augments Inner Stadt's beauty with its sleek main facade and Classicist-style gable. The elegantly-built structure stands on the former parapet of Wölfnitz Bastion and is skirted by a blissful garden and vibrant flower bed. The beautiful structure now houses several government offices, a hall for hosting private and public events and three galleries featuring work of both established and up-and-coming artists. The hall is also used to host a number of theater shows during the summer months.