S LOVE NIA April 2014 Slovenian Comenius crew

A small state in southern Central Europe.

It borders four countries: Austira, Croatia, Hungary and Italy.

President Borut Pahor Area: 20,273 km 2 population: 2,055,496 a parliamentary republic a member of the European Union and NATO. Prime Minister Alenka Bratušek

Ljubljana Slovenian capital Ljubljana castle Symbol of Ljubljana: the Ljubljana Dragon The Triple Bridge

4 important European geographic units: the Alps, the Dinaric Moutains, the Panonic Plain and the Mediterrenean

Triglav (2864 m) the highest mountain in Slovenia

Slovenian flag Triglav – Slovenia‘s highest peak Three golden stars from the coat of arms of the Counts of Celje Two wavy lines for the Andriatic Sea and the local rivers

Traditional Slovenian food Krajnska klobasa Ajdovi žganci Ričet Potica (nut roll)

Famous Slovenians Alpine ski racer Tina Maze Philosopher Slavoj Žižek ½ of 2Cellos Luka Šulić Hockey player Anže Kopitar

SAVINJSKA REGION Capital: CELJE

Slovenia has 12 regions. Savinjska is the third biggest SIZE: 2301 km POPULATION: 253,845 people

CELJE VELENJE

There are good conditions for: vineyards hops

CELJE o Is the third-largest town in Slovenia, o population: about 50,000, o pleasant town on the banks of the Savinja river, o surrounded by hills, o it has a rich natural and cultural heritage and also a remarkable history, o during the Roman period, Celje was known as Celeia.

o The Coat of arms of Celje is based on the coat of arms of the Counts of Celje o A similar coat of arms was integrated into the Slovenian national arms o it is also in the centre of the flag of Celje

HISTORY o Celje is a very old city, o at the time of the Celts, the place was known as Kelea, o in 15 BC the settlement was incorporated in the Roman Empire and it was known as Celeia, o in that time Celeia was called a small Troy and through Celeia led a Roman road from Aquileia to Pannonia, o the first mention of Celje in the Middle Ages was under the name of Cylie, o the town was the seat of the Counts of Celje in 14th and 15th century, o after their death the region was inherited by the Habsburgs of Austria, o In 15th century they built a city wall, which are defended them against the Turks

CITY SIGHTS The Old Castle o In that castle a dynasty of the Counts of Celje lived, o it was built in the second half of the 12th century, o it offers a beautiful view over Celje and its surroundings, o the largest fortress in Slovenia, o the biggest historical tourist attraction of Celje.

Prince’s Mansion o In the beginning of the 15th century this was a residence of the Counts of Celje, o after their death it was turned into barracks, o today, you can visit here the archeological exhibition site Celeia – a town under the town

Celje Hall o It was built at the beginning of the last century by Celje’s German population o this building was the centre of cultural life for German residents until the end of the First World War o it was originally known as the German house

National Hall o It hosts the city authorities o It was built in the 19th century as a cultural, political and social centre of the Slovenian people in Celje

Šmartinsko lake o Is a popular destination for fishing, picnics, zorbing, boating… o you can also walk around the lake on a beautiful walking path.

The Celje hut o Is a modern hotel situated 9 km away from the city of Celje, o it lies in the middle of nature, o in winter you can ski and board o in summer you can walkaround, bike and you can also take a bobsleigh.

The Counts of Celje By Vid Jereb

Short One of most powerful medieval dynasties The most important nobles from Slovenia

Origin Slovenia in 12th century First known as The Lords of Žovnek Lord Ulrik of Žovnek saves Emperor Sigmund in a battle versus Ottomas and is rewarded Celje as a token of good will Later as they gained Celje they renamed themselves to The Counts of Celje (Celjski grofje)

Property Slovenia Austria Croatia Bosnia Over 100 castles (20 big)

Celje Castle (their home)

Titles Counts of Celje Dukes of state Imperial regents Princes of empire Knighted lords of Holy homan empire and hundred more…

Ties Royal marriage with Emperor Sigmund von Luxembourg Dynastic ties with von Hausburgs (first at war then allies) Royal marriage with Jagiellonians (Bohemia, Poland, Lithuania, Hungary) Royal marriage with Ottoman Empire

Important members Barbara Celjska: Emperess of Holy roman empire Herman II. Celjski defeated the Habsburgs and expanded into Austria Ulrik II. Regent of Hungary, heir to The Kingdom of Hungary and Bohemia (died before coronated) Ana Celjska, The Queen of Poland-Lithuania, wife of king Władysław II Jagiełło

Legacy After Ulrik II. died in 1456 Hausburgs inherited Hungary and Bohemia, becoming the most powerful dynasty in Europe The coat of arms of The Counts of Celje became the Slovene flag All todays European dynasties (the Queen of England, King of Spain, Denmark, Holland…) are descendents of Emperess Barbara of Celje, so Counts of Celje still live today

FIRST HIGH SCHOOL IN CELJE COMENIOUS, 2014 ”A SCHOOL, A TRADITION, FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW”. I. gimnazija v Celju

First High School in Celje First High School in Celje is one of the oldest academic high schools in Slovenia, for it has been operating without interruption since 1808.

It has a noble, 206-year- old tradition that manifests itself through the school’s demanding and constantly high quality, but also its creativity, openness and comfortable ambience.

First High School in Celje The school imparts knowledge to young people and it offers great possibilities, opportunities and motivation for everyone to develop their potentials, interests and talents whether it’s sports, culture or anything else that might help creating normal and usual social life that is ever-so crucial for the development of one’s personality.

First High School in Celje

Throughout its more than two hundred year history, thousands of young people have passed through First High School in Celje. KAREL DESTOVNIK KAJUH, poet ŽVIŽEJ BROTHERS, handball players MOJMIR SEPE, composer

First High School in Celje They all have acquired immense knowledge for their further studies and professions, but at the same time they have developed their talents and formed their personalities.

First High School in Celje Our headmaster: dr. Anton Šepetavc