Photogallery of Celje, Slovenia

The oldest building in the city is St. Daniil’s Monastery built in the 14th century. In the Middle Ages, the monastery was considered as a central building in the city. Today, it is located in its western part. The temple is a vivid example of the Gothic architecture. It has preserved beautiful interior elements finished in the 16th century. Its visitors can admire an ornate ceiling and aisles. When it was reconstructed in the 18th century, St. Francis’s Chapel was built in it. Today, it is an incomparable supplement to the general architectural complex. Another unusual architectural monument is the Celje House that you can see when walking through the historic district. The beautiful stone house was built at the beginning of the 20th century. It was projected by Peter Brang, a famous architect from Vienna. The construction looks like it was built in the Middle Ages. In the period of the First World War, it has managed to survive in its initial form. In the historic district of Celje, there is the preserved water tower built in the 15th century. Initially, there were four defense towers but only one has been preserved over 500 years later. After viewing the tower, you should certainly pay your attention to the St. Daniel Church. It is quite small and was built on the ruins of the destroyed church of the 14th century. In 2006, the beautiful church with a tiled roof and high narrow windows has gained a status of the cathedral church. St. … Read further