Category Archives: Cultural Landmarks

Dragonland

	Spodnja Ponkvica 13, 3231 Grobelno
	April – October: Fri: 15:00–22:00, Sat: 9:00–22:00, Sun: 9:00–21:00
	+386 31 694 782
	info@dragonland.si

Dežela zmajev – Dragonland in Spodnja Ponkvica is the first real dragon-themed park in Europe, where children and their parents embark on a magical adventure based on the story “The Shepherd and the Dragon.”

Together, they’ll search for a secret word, help the witch OLI, meet dragons, and solve tasks in a natural “escape room.” The journey takes them through forests and meadows to the dragon’s cave full of mysteries. Along the way, they’ll learn about ancient legends from the Kozjansko region.

Dragonland encourages imagination and physical activity in the beautiful Kozjansko nature.

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Medieval Lemberg Market Square with the Rotovž

	Lemberg pri Šmarju 17, 3241 Podplat
	Saturday: July-August 9 AM – 1 PM and by appointment
	+386 31 420 653
	tic@smarje.si

For a unique cultural heritage experience, visit the medieval market square of Lemberg with the Rotovž building,
one of the best-preserved authentic centers in Slovenia. The rich and thousand-year-old history of the once-famous
medieval Lemberg market and its unique story have been preserved to this day. They are presented in the Rotovž
museum, which represents the heart of the town and the identity of this once powerful and significant place in
Styria, full of remarkable stories and legends.

The Rotovž museum, featuring the “Hand of Justice,” was historically the foundation of local pride. It served as
the seat of an important court in Lower Styria. Visitors can explore the permanent museum collection.

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Šmarje Wine cellar

	Celjska cesta 6, 3240 Šmarje pri Jelšah
	By prior arrangement
	+386 31 420 653
	tic@smarje.si

The Šmarje Wine Cellar offers tastings of high-quality wines from local winemakers. The cellar is home to the
“Trta” Winegrowers and Winemakers Association, which currently includes 196 local winemakers and has been active
since 1994. The Šmarje Wine Cellar is located in Skaza House, featuring a restored vaulted cellar. Inside,
wooden showcases made from barrel staves and other wine vessels display bottles of wine from Šmarje winemakers.

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Skaza house

	Celjska cesta 6, 3240 Šmarje pri Jelšah
	Summer: April-September, Winter: October-March
	+386 31 420 653
	tic@smarje.si

Skaza House in Šmarje pri Jelšah is a remarkable example of beautifully designed market-town architecture from the
second half of the 19th century. The old house, where the first post office in the town operated as early as 1850,
has preserved only its cellar. It was built in a simple rural style at the end of the 18th century, while the new
house reflected the owner’s dedication to design and architecture of that time. This house was home to the Slovenian
patriot, national awakener, patron, and leader of progress in Šmarje pri Jelšah – Franc Skaza, to whom the permanent
Skaza local exhibition is dedicated.

As part of the exhibition, visitors can also explore the TIC – Tourist Information Center and a shop with souvenirs
and local products. Additionally, the house features the Šmarje Wine Cellar, which is ideal for wine tastings and
catering events.

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Ana’s palace

	Cvetlični hrib 1a, 3250 Rogaška Slatina
	Tue – Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
	+386 3 620 26 51
	+386 51 623 720
	anin.dvor@turizem-rogaska.si

At Ana’s palace, visitors can explore various historical and cultural collections, each offering a unique insight into the heritage of Rogaška Slatina:

The Glass Collection showcases all phases of crystal glass production.
The Graphic Collection of Swiss patron Kurt Müller presents the spa center of Rogaška as it was 200 years ago.
The Historical Collection takes you through the era of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, offering a touch of worldly elegance through signatures of famous personalities from around the world, gathered by local historian and collector Nani Poljanec.
The Park Collection features native tree species from the parks of Rogaška Slatina.
The Water Collection is dedicated to the key element that shaped the town’s history—its mineral water.
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Rogaška Spa Core

	Zdraviliški trg, 3250 Rogaška Slatina
	Open 24/7
	+386 3 581 44 14
	info@turizem-rogaska.si

At the heart of the park stands the unique neoclassical former Spa House (now GH Rogaška), renowned for its famous Crystal Hall and the prestigious Tempel Pavilion.

As you stroll from European Square, you will discover numerous historical and cultural landmarks, including:

The National Liberation Monument (NOB)
Count Attems Monument (founder of the spa)
Weather house
The rare Ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba)
Boris Kidrič statue
Replica of the St. John of Nepomuk statue (the original is kept in the Anin Dvor Museum)
Nearby, you will also find two natural, well-preserved mineral springs—Gozdni Spring and Ivanov Spring, both still active today.

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Rogaška Glassworks

	Ulica talcev 1, 3250 Rogaška Slatina
	A prior appointment is required for visits.
	+386 3 818 02 05
	obisk.rogaska@fiskars.com

In addition to its natural beauty, Rogaška Slatina boasts a rich glassmaking tradition. Steklarna Rogaška is one of the largest glassworks in the world, with the largest number of glassblowers and hand engravers.

Discover the fascinating process of creating crystal with the power of fire, resulting in glassware known for its clarity, brilliance, and distinctive musical chime.

See how the master glassmakers transform molten glass into stunning works of art, combining functionality, creativity, and craftsmanship.

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Škrabl Organ Building

	Brestovec 30, 3250 Rogaška Slatina
	Mon–Fri by appointment
	+386 3 818 21 00
	anton.skrabl@skrabl.com

Discover the craftsmanship behind one of the oldest known keyboard instruments—the pipe organ, at one of Europe’s largest organ workshops.

The success of Škrabl Organ Building is evident in the fact that their organs can be heard and admired in over 20 countries worldwide.

One of the key advantages of the workshop is its in-house production of all organ parts—an impressive feat, as a single organ consists of over 200,000 individual parts of varying sizes and materials.

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Open-Air Museum Rogatec

	Ptujska cesta 23, 3252 Rogatec
	November – March: Saturdays from 10 AM – 4 PM
	+386 3 81 86 200
	muzej@rogatec.si

What started as an effort to preserve the birthplace of poet Jože Šmit has grown into Slovenia’s largest open-air museum, which was even nominated for European Museum of the Year in 1997.

Due to its exceptional cultural, ethnological, landscape, and historical significance, the museum was declared a cultural monument of national importance in 1999.

The permanent collection preserves traditional rural architecture of the sub-Pannonian type and the cultural heritage of the people who lived south of Donačka Gora and Boč from the 19th to the mid-20th century.

The museum offers guided tours and a unique educational program, featuring interactive ethnological workshops for youth and adults. Visitors can experience traditional crafts and farming skills, including:

Weaving with corn husks and willow twigs
Hand weaving, blacksmithing, and stone masonry
Willow bark peeling and Easter palm making
Baking traditional bread and holiday pastries
Carving wooden whistles
Walking on stilts
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Baroque Museum

	Cesta na Sv. Rok 1, 3240 Šmarje pri Jelšah
	Wed–Fri 9 AM – 3 PM Open outside regular hours for pre-booked visitors
	+386 3 818 56 17
	+386 31 575 056
	info@muzejbaroka.si

The Baroque Museum is closely connected to the Baroque Calvary, which winds from Šmarje pri Jelšah up to the Church of St. Roch on the nearby hill.

The museum features a permanent exhibition of 43 original, nearly 300-year-old wooden sculptures from the Calvary chapels, crafted in life-size proportions.

Through video projections, visitors can also explore five of the most beautiful Baroque churches in the Obsotelje and Kozjansko regions.

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