Location: Celje
Top Things to do in Celje
6 Churches & Cathedrals in Celje That You Shouldn't Miss
Celje (pronounced [ˈtsɛːljɛ] ( listen)) is the third-largest town in Slovenia. It is a regional center of the traditional Slovenian region of Styria and the administrative seat of the City Municipality of Celje (Slovene: Mestna občina Celje). The town of Celje is located below Upper Celje Castle (407 m or 1,335 ft) at the confluence of the Savinja, Hudinja, Ložnica, and Voglajna rivers in the lower Savinja Valley, and at the crossing of the roads connecting Ljubljana, Maribor, Velenje, and the Central Sava Valley. It lies 238 m (781 ft) above mean sea level (MSL).
Restaurants in Celje
1. Celje Cathedral of Saint Daniel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By CharlieinTexas - Austin, United States
Beautiful exterior, that you notice as you go around town. Fairly central location, but this is a small town regardless. One of the highlights of my day is Celje. I was the only one there later in the day on a Sunday.
2. The Virgin Mary's Assumption Church
3. St. Joseph Church
St. Joseph Church was built by the citizens of Celje in 1680 as a token of gratitude at the end of the plague pandemic. The design of this sacral building is rather simple; the two belfries in the western part effectively highlight the church.
4. Church of Saint Maximilian of Celeia
The Church of Saint Maximilian of Celeia is dedicated to the legendary compatriot of Celeia, Bishop Maximillian, who supposedly died a violent death at that spot in the year 283. The church was built in the late 15th century, but it has since been refurbished several times. Plenty of baroque equipment is preserved in the interior, while its western wall features a well-preserved gothic portal.
5. St. Cecilia Church
The Capuchin church of St. Cecilia sits atop a small hill on the right bank of the Savinja River. It was built along with the convent in 1615 when it was consecrated by the bishop Tomaž Hren. Due to subsequent adjustments, its original architecture has not been entirely preserved. Approximately 100 wooden stairs lead up to the church.
