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Museum · Celje, Savinjska
Stara grofija
Renaissance mansion in Celje’s old town, headquarters of the Regional Museum, with the painted Celje ceiling (Celjski strop), an architectural and sky illusion made around 1600, and collections of art and history.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Stara grofija
The Stara grofija, the “old counts’ house,” is a Renaissance mansion in Celje’s old town. It was built in the 16th century, partly using stones from the abandoned castle, and features an arcaded courtyard. It is the main seat of the Regional Museum of Celje.
The highlight is the Celje ceiling (Celjski strop), painted around 1600 in the main hall. The painting creates the illusion of an architecture opened to the sky, with balustrades, figures and scenes that seem to continue upward, and is one of Slovenia’s best-known Renaissance works.
The museum’s collections, spread across the rooms, bring together archaeological finds from Celeia, such as Roman stones with inscriptions, art and craft objects, furniture, costumes and documents from the city’s history. There are also temporary exhibitions.
The mansion is a few steps from the Palace of the Princes, and the two visits are usually done together.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
The same morning or afternoon as the Palace of the Princes. The museum is not open every day; check the calendar.
How to get there
On foot, in the old town of Celje, near the Savinja River and a few minutes from the train station.
Tip
View the hall ceiling from several points in the room: the depth illusion changes with your position. Use the combined ticket with the Palace of the Princes and the castle.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Stara grofija
What is the Celje ceiling?
It is a Renaissance painting from around 1600, in the main hall of the Stara grofija, that creates the illusion of architecture opening to the sky.
Where is the Stara grofija located?
In Celje’s old town centre, a few steps from the Princes’ Palace and a few minutes’ walk from the train station.
How long does a visit to the Stara grofija take?
About an hour for the painted ceiling and the museum collections.