Predjama Castle, Postojna, Slovenia

The only castle in a cave

Location

The Predjama Castle is located 10 km from the Postojna Cave following the local road 913 that comes from Postojna and passes by the famous cave.

About Predjama Castle

Predjama Castle is shrouded in mystery in the informative materials circulating about it. This makes it even more sought after and visited. In addition, it is the only castle in the world built in a cave that is still standin Predjama Castle is built in the huge opening of a cave cave 123 meters high. Its origins can be found 800 years ago in the calendar of history. The visit is organized very simply and practically. At the entrance, you get a helmet in which the guide’s presentation is recorded, marking about 25-30 points, about which you hear information in the helmet. When the headphones are distributed, you must specify in which language you want to listen to the story.

What can we see in the castle built on several levels? A slightly twisted construction, but indisputably original. We find several collections of medieval weapons, spears, halberds, shields, bows, plates, armor. It is interesting that in the winter months the castle is closed because during this period many colonies of bats nest here, in the summer they retreat deep into the cave. The castle has about 5 floors. In fact, it is difficult to say how many levels the building has because they are not equal on the horizontal plane, they depend on the configuration of the ground on the one hand, but also on the ceiling of the cave on the other.

The Legend of Predjama Castle

The story of the castle reminds of a brave knight rider. His name was Erasmus von Lügg and he would have lived in this castle. He resisted the conquest of the castle for more than 1 year. As has often happened, there was a traitor. It is about a servant who would have lit a candle in the room where Erasmus was. Thus the besiegers bombarded him with stone balls and killed him. Erasmus’ daughter buried her father in front of the village church where she planted a slacia on his grave. The tall willow still lives today near the church.

Castelul Predjama

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Castelul Predjama

Conclusion

Predjama Castle is unique in that it is the only castle built in a cave. It is another top tourist attraction next to the Postojna Cave, which should not be missed if you have arrived in Slovenia.

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