Tourists in large numbers visit the city of Celje to see the Tourist Attractions in Celje. Celje is the regional center of Lower Styria and the administrative seat of the municipality of Celje. The Tourist Attractions in Celje are known for their originality, uniqueness and beautiful art and architecture.
Apart from visiting the major and interesting Tourist Attractions in Celje, one can also enjoy ample shopping, dining and strolling along the surrounding Celje region. Among the Celje Tourist Attractions, mention can be made of the following:
The Water Tower: The city of Celje was allowed to build fortifications only after prince Frederick awarded in the town rights. The tower is visited for its height and grandeur.
The National Hall: The hall is a 100 years old building designed by a Czech architect Vladimir Hrasky. It was a cultural and social center for the Slovenian population in Celje back in the times of Old Austria. Today, it has become the residence of the municipality of Celje and some state offices. The north corner of the building is home to the gallery of drawing arts, which is one of the many galleries in Celje.
Youth Art Gallery, Stari grad Castle in Celje: It is the only children's art gallery in the country of Slovenia. The gallery beautifully exhibits the work of young people under the age of 20 from every Continent. In its archives, the gallery keeps over 100,000 art works from about 70 countries. As one of the most favored Tourist Attractions in Celje, the Art Gallery has won many accolades from numerous international competitions and it also organizes exhibitions of the works of people from all Continents.
Celje Regional Museum: One of the popular Tourist Spots in Celje is the Celje Regional Museum. The museum stands in the picturesque part of Celje by the Savinja River. The museum proudly displays, collects and houses the rich cultural heritage of Celje, since the year 1882. Your Sightseeing in Celje will remain incomplete, if you do not visit the museum. There are permanent collections of material from pre-historic times to the First World War.
Celje, Church of St. Daniel: one of the great Celje Tourist Attractions is this church that stands at the south-eastern edge, in the core of the medieval town. The church was done in the Gothic style and the bell tower and presbytery were rebuilt.
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