The old town core of Šentjur has a special place in the history of Slovenia and patriotism, and it has been mentioned since 1340 as a settlement around the Church of St. George.
In recent years, the square has been renovated and in 2015 declared the most beautiful Slovenian town center. Its content and soul are provided by museum collections, events, the office of the tourist information center, a park with chestnut trees and sensory playgrounds, and a music school that recently moved to Zgornji trg. To Šentjur by train.