Planina pri Sevnici in njen grad

The town square of Planina pri Sevnici, nestled beneath one of Slovenia’s oldest castles, was first linked to the castle in historical records as early as 1190. Originally part of the vast holdings of the Savinja border counts, the estate eventually passed to its final heiress, St. Hemma, who established a women’s monastery in Krka, Carinthia. Over time, the castle and its surrounding manor came under the control of feudal lords tied to the Krka diocese, notably the Knights of Planina (named after a nearby village) and the Ostrovrhar family. During the 14th and 15th centuries, the property was held by the Counts and Princes of Celje. Notably, Frederick II of Celje and his wife, Veronika Deseniška, resided in the castle for a period. Following the extinction of the Celje lineage, ownership transferred to a succession of noble families, including the Mosconi family (1593–1769), followed by the Protasi and Gorišek families. The castle’s last inhabitant was Gustav Blome. In 1882, efforts began to uncover the castle, though it gradually fell into ruin. Today, its partially preserved remnants showcase a grand Romanesque palace, with sections of the walls and two defensive towers still standing. The southern Gothic wall remains the bestpreserved feature, while the basement of the former castle granary endures nearby.