We are delighted to report that two Slovenian castles have landed on Matador Network’s list of “16 fairytale-worthy European castles to visit in wintertime”. Slovenia’s oldest castle, the 1000+ year-old Bled Castle was ranked number 7 on the list and the Predjama Catle, one of the world’s most dramatic castles that sits nestled in the mouth of a cave was ranked number 8.
Bled Castle
Perched atop a steep cliff 130 meters above Lake Bled is Bled Castle, one of Slovenia’s oldest medieval fortresses. The first written mention of the castle dates all the way back to 1011, although much of its present look comes from the restoration that followed an earthquake in 1511. (photo: Franci Ferjan)
Predjama Catle
Predjama Castle is one of the most dramatic and fascinating castles in the world. The castle is perched halfway up a 123 metre cliff in the gaping mouth of a karst cave. It was built piecemeal over the years from 1202, but most of what you see today is from the 16th century. (photo: Valter Leban)
The complete list of “16 fairytale-worthy European castles to visit in wintertime” includes:
1. Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany)
2. Hohenzollern Castle (Germany)
3. Oberhofen Castle (Switzerland)
4. Alcázar Castle (Spain)
5. Eltz Castle (Germany)
6. Bourscheid Castle (Luxembourg)
7. Bled Castle (Slovenia)
8. Predjama Castle (Slovenia)
9. Kilchurn Castle (Scotland)
10. Rhuddlan Castle (Wales)
11. Lichtenstein Castle (Germany)
12. Marienberg Fortress (Germany)
13. Blaise Castle (England)
14. Moyland Castle (Germany)
15. Kyleakin Castle (Scotland)
16. Sintra (Portugal)
The article is available here!