Žiče Charterhouse
Žička kartuzija
The ruins of Slovenia's first Carthusian monastery, founded in 1160, hidden in a forested valley.
The Žiče Charterhouse was founded in 1160 by the Margrave of Styria and is one of the earliest Carthusian monasteries in Central Europe. It was dissolved in 1782 by order of Joseph II. Today only the church walls, the city walls and part of the monks' cell foundations remain, resting quietly in a forested valley. Next to the site is Gastuž, said to be Slovenia's oldest inn, along with an herbal shop. The charterhouse lies about 45 kilometres from Maribor and can be combined with the old town of Slovenska Konjice. A car is needed to get there.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Lovrenc Lakes
- Pohorje (Mariborsko Pohorje)
- Maribor Island
- Judgement Tower
- Old Vine House
- Lent
- Main Square & Plague Column
- Slovene National Theatre Maribor