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Polhov Gradec Castle

#172 among destinations in Slovenia

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Local name: Stari Grad Polhov GradecCoordinates: 46°3'59"N, 14°18'44"E
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OsrednjeslovenskaSlovenia

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Polhov Gradec Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Post and Telecommunications, Tošč, Šentjošt nad Horjulom, Medvode.

  • museum of post and telecommunications location map
    ~600 ftNE
    Specialty museum, Museum

    Museum of Post and Telecommunications

    3 min walk • The Museum of Post and Telecommunications is a museum in Polhov Gradec presenting the history of mail and telecommunications. It was established in 1985 and is the oldest communications institution in the country.

  • tosc2.2 miN
    Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

    Tošč

    56 min walk • Tošč is the highest hill in the Polhov Gradec Hills. The neighbouring hill Pasja Ravan used to be the highest before Yugoslav Army reduced its height by eight meters in the 1970s.

  • sentjost nad horjulom5.1 miSW
    Locality

    Šentjošt nad Horjulom

    130 min walk • Šentjošt nad Horjulom is a settlement in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. In addition to the main settlement, it also includes the hamlets of Kogel, Krvinet, Kurja Vas, Paradiže, Pišek, Potok, and Stavnik, as well as part of the hamlet of Suhi Dol.

  • medvode7 miNE
    Town

    Medvode

    179 min walk • One of the highlights of Medvode is its picturesque old town, where visitors can wander through narrow cobblestone streets and admire well-preserved medieval buildings. The town's main square is a hub of activity, with quaint cafes and shops offering local crafts...

  • brezovica pri ljubljani5.9 miSE
    Locality

    Brezovica pri Ljubljani

    150 min walk • Brezovica pri Ljubljani is a settlement in the Municipality of Brezovica in central Slovenia. It is the administrative center of the municipality.

  • zazar4.6 miSW
    Village

    Žažar

    118 min walk • Žažar is a village in the hills southwest of Horjul in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlet of Razpotje.

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