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In the immediate vicinity of the Church of St. George, in Stari trg, there is a private museum collection of military objects of the Austro-Hungarian period, which is taken care of and regularly supplemented by the amateur collector and devoted resident of Konjice, Robert Vrečko. Sabres, helmets, headgear, medals, postcards, photographs, excavations of the Isonzo Front and many other military, patriotic and religious items are on display, which take us back to the time when our grandfathers fought for the emperor in various wars until the collapse of the monarchy and the fight for the northern border. Most of the exhibited items are related to the time of the First World War. Many of them are related to our town and life in it. They are a memory of a period marked by the words: Everything for faith, home and emperor. The premises where the private collection is located were renovated in September 2016. To view the collection, it is necessary to make an appointment in advance.
The establishment of the Museum of Firefighting in the Dravinja Valley dates back to October 2000, and its public presentation dates back to April 2001. The museum is a real treasure trove of firefighting and cultural heritage and a real lesson for visitors. In addition to the basic task of preserving the firefighting heritage, the museum also has the task of uniting the surrounding firefighting associations in the collection of firefighting museum items and presenting the collections to the public, especially to younger generations. The museum, which covers an area of 250 m2, is located on the upper floor of the Slovenske Konjice Fire Station. To view the collection, it is necessary to make an appointment in advance.
Welcome with the firefighter’s salute, TO THE RESCUE!
You will find the Heritage House just a stone’s throw from Slovenske Konjice in the pleasant village of Mlače. This museum houses a rich ethnological collection of objects that take us back to the time when our ancestors lived. These are primarily objects that introduce the life of a farmer, a winegrower and a craftsman. The materials from which these objects are made show the connection of man with nature. To view the collection, it is necessary to make an appointment in advance.
The “Pustova hiša” formerly the “Ratejeva zidanica” was jointly renovated by the Špitalič Tourist Association and the Municipality of Slovenske Konjice. The house is characterised by its authentic Styrian village design. It is made of stone, clay and wood, and until recently it was covered with straw. Due to wear and tear, the straw was replaced by newer roofing in 2013. Its interior houses the National Liberation War Museum, an ethnological collection of old objects and farm craft tools, and a collection from World War II. Visiting is possible by prior arrangement.
