Žužemberk is a town located southeast of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It serves as the seat of the Municipality of Žužemberk and is situated within the historical region of Lower Carniola. Administratively, the municipality is currently part of the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.
The town lies on the left bank of the Krka River in the southern portion of Carniola. It is characterized by a prominent medieval castle that dominates the landscape. Additionally, its parish church was completely destroyed during World War II and has been rebuilt in recent