Olite, Spain
13th century
Estella, Spain
13th century
Javier, Spain
10th century AD
Artajona, Spain
11th century
Marcilla, Spain
15th century
Tiebas, Spain
c. 1250
Cortes, Spain
12th century
Villamayor de Monjardín, Spain
9th century AD
Laquidáin, Spain
12th century
Saldise, Spain
8th century AD
Celje Castle was once the largest fortification on Slovenian territory. The first fortified building on the site (a Romanesque palace) was built in the first half of the 13th century by the Counts of Heunburg from Carinthia on the stony outcrop on the western side of the ridge where the castle stands. It had five sides, or four plus the southern side, which was a natural defence. The first written records of the castle date back to between 1125 and 1137; it was probably built by Count Gunter. In the western section of the castle, there was a building with several floors. Remains of the walls of this palatium have survived. In the eastern section, there was an enclosed courtyard with large water reservoirs. The eastern wall, which protects the castle from its most exposed side, was around three metres thicker than the rest of the curtain wall. The wall was topped with a parapet and protected walkway.