About The Predjama Castle
The Renaissance-style Predjama Castle is one of the most extraordinary castles in Europe. It sits nestled in the mouth of a cave and is set within a 123-metre-tall rock face. The castle isn’t very large, but it looks like something that would fit into a fantasy novel. It looks simply unconquerable.
The castle is located on the eastern edge of the village of Predjama, only 10 kilometres (6 miles) northwest of the famous Postojna Cave and some 60 kilometres (37 miles) southhwest of Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana.
Predjama Castle Photo Gallery
A beautiful picture gallery containing 10 high resolution Predjama Castle photos, taken either by professional photographers or amateur photo enthusiasts!
Predjama Castle in Slovenia, built into the mouth of a cave, it even has a secret escape route out the back – well worth a visit if you’re in Slovenia. Image by Stephen Colebourne / CC BY 2.0
Located in the idyllic village of Predjama, the castle is open for tourists 365 days a year. Image by Stephen Colebourne / CC BY 2.0
View into a small cave at the castle with a model depicting a man holding on to a rope pulley. Image by Shadowgate / CC BY 2.0
There are many original items, as well as replicas and models in the castle. Image by Shadowgate / CC BY 2.0
The castle is especially magical in the winter when everything is draped in white. Image by Shadowgate / CC BY 2.0
A bell hanging in a small window. Image by discosour / CC BY-SA 2.0
View into a small room in the castle. Image by Shadowgate / CC BY 2.0
A wonderful view across a beautiful green valley from the Predjama Castle. Image by Stephen Colebourne / CC BY 2.0
The castle is beautiful, we can only imagine what it would be like to live in it. Image by KLMircea / CC BY-SA 2.0
The castle sits on, in, and over a cave. It’s where the Jackie Chan film Armour of God was filmed. Image by KLMircea / CC BY-SA 2.0
The castle is built into the mouth of a large cave with a towering cliff face above. Image by Nicolas Vollmer / CC BY 2.0
Postojna is a modern town in southwestern Slovenia, where most people come to visit its remarkable cave. The town was first mentioned in historic documents in 1226. Today it has about 9,200 inhabitants and is the economic, administrative, educational and cultural centre of the Notranjska region of Slovenia. Thanks to Postojna's transformation into a tourist town, there are now four hotels and many other guesthouses and private accommodation options for every traveler's budget in the town. An array of restaurants, cafés and bars can be found in the town too. |
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Overall Rating: The Postojna Cave is a stunning underground system of passages, caverns, magnificent halls and stunning stone sculptures that are more than 20 km long. It is the most visited cave in Europe and the only cave with a double-track railway in the world, where visitors can experience a thrilling train ride through the extraordinary beautiful underground landscape. Visitors explore almost 6 km of the cave. |
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Overall Rating: The Predjama Castle is a beautiful renaissance castle built in the mouth of a cave in the idyllic village of Predjama in the Karst region of Slovenia. It was constructed in the Gothic style in the 13th century and is considered to be one of the more significant architectural masterpieces of that time. To prevent easy access, the castle was built under a natural rocky arch high in the stone wall. |
| The accommodation options in Postojna can be divided into six main categories: hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, apartments, farm stays and hostels. |
Thanks to Postojna’s transformation into a tourist town, there are now five hotels in Postojna, so, if you're planning to visit Postojna and would like to stay in a hotel, read on and find out which are the ones that we recommend. |
A nice guest house offers a friendly and relaxed travelling experience. Most Postojna guesthouses are family owned and operated, and offer a homey atmosphere and friendly service. There are several good guesthouses in Postojna and the surrounding area, find out which are the ones that we recommend the most. |
Many local residents in Postojna offer apartments for rent in their houses. It’s a very popular budget-oriented option when you are staying in Postojna. But be careful, the rates and quality vary seriously, so always do a good research before you book an apartment! |
Bed-and-breakfasts are always a good lodging option. They are a great place to meet fellow travelers, learn more about the area from knowledgeable hosts, and enjoy a hearty breakfast before hitting the road. There are a few good B&Bs in Postojna, find out which ones we recommend the most. |
Hostels provide wallet-friendly, sociable accommodation where guests can rent a bed in a dormitory or a private room and share a bathroom, lounge and usually a kitchen. Postojna is a small town and currently only has one hostel. Luckily it's a very nice one. Find out if it suits your needs. |
Farm stays can encompass a range of accommodations from rural bed and breakfasts to working farms. Some farmstays are quite luxurious, with comfortable rooms and delicious homemade breakfasts each morning; in this sort of accommodation, your closest contact with the farm itself may be a leisurely stroll across a rolling pasture. Other farmstays offer more hands-on activities, which could include milking cows, feeding livestock, collecting eggs, etc. If you want a nice experience on a farm, stay at one of the farmstays listed here, they are the best in the Postojna area and really worth staying at. |