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Velenje Castle
Velenje, Slovenia, Slovenia
Velenje Castle is one of Slovenia's best-preserved Renaissance fortresses, perched on a hill overlooking the town of Velenje in the Šaleška Valley. First mentioned in 1270 and built by the Kunšperk family, it started as a 13th-century Gothic stronghold controlling trade routes before major 16th-century renovations by the Wagen family gave it its current elegant form, including a prominent roundel tower, arcaded courtyard, and Renaissance windows. Expanded over centuries with defensive walls, turrets, and a chapel, it passed through noble hands like the Lichtenbergs and later served as a museum since 1957, housing exhibits on regional history, art, and Reformation ties amid stunning valley views.
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