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| Predjama Castle, Slovenia dates back to 1274 AD |
Located in Slovenia, Predjama Castle dates back to 1570 AD, but it wasn't the first castle built there. It's the second. The first was built in 1274 AD.
According to their website, the castle is set 123 meters high and was built into the side of Postojna Cave because it provided the castle with some protection, even though one would think that it is highly unlikely that the castle would ever be attacked. But it was, in fact, multiple times.
Bats make their home in the cave and in the tunnels that run behind and underneath the castle. They were used by knights to go on expeditions and to take refuge during attacks.
The castle has had a few owners in its history including knights who were robber barons. The castle was refurbished after years of laying in ruins. Today it has been used in movies, TV shows, and music videos. It also plays host to couples for their weddings.
The website pictures of Predjama Castle are awesome and you can see them here.
The Postojna cave pictures are just as spectacular and offers a train ride that looks thrilling.
According to their website, the castle is set 123 meters high and was built into the side of Postojna Cave because it provided the castle with some protection, even though one would think that it is highly unlikely that the castle would ever be attacked. But it was, in fact, multiple times.
Bats make their home in the cave and in the tunnels that run behind and underneath the castle. They were used by knights to go on expeditions and to take refuge during attacks.
The castle has had a few owners in its history including knights who were robber barons. The castle was refurbished after years of laying in ruins. Today it has been used in movies, TV shows, and music videos. It also plays host to couples for their weddings.
The website pictures of Predjama Castle are awesome and you can see them here.
The Postojna cave pictures are just as spectacular and offers a train ride that looks thrilling.