| Velenje Castle Velenjski grad | |
|---|---|
| Velenje, Slovenia | |
 Velenje Castle | |
  Velenje Castle Velenjski grad | |
| Coordinates | 46°21′29″N 15°06′29″E / 46.358°N 15.108°E |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government |
| Controlled by | Government |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Good |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1270 AD |
| Built by | Kunšperk family |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Events | Cultural and music festivals |
Velenje Castle (Slovene: Velenjski grad) is a well-preserved castle in Velenje, Slovenia that was owned by the Kunšperk family, followed by their Ptuj relatives and the Lichtenberg family. The castle houses a museum of art and culture.[1][2][3][4][5]
- ^ "Natural and Cultural Heritage Buildings in the Municipality of Velenje". Municipality Valenje. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ^ McKelvie, Robin; Jenny McKelvie (2008). Slovenia, 2nd. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 199. ISBN 978-1-84162-211-8. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ^ Stewart, James (2006). Slovenia. New Holland Publishers. p. 195. ISBN 1-86011-336-2. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
- ^ "Velenje castle". Muzej Valenje. Archived from the original on April 30, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Castle Velenje:The Savinjska region". slovenia.info. Retrieved December 8, 2010.