Picturesque Predjama Castle in Postojna, Slovenia
There are 2 major attractions in Postojna, the Postojna Cave and the Predjama Castle.
Luckily I did some research before hand and saw that I can actually get a combi ticket for a much better price. Go here for more information: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle
The castle is 700 years old and nicely saddled and shadowed by the rock cliff and the River Lovka flowing under it. There is a cave under the castle and they also do cave tours here. I did not bother as I have just been to the Postojna Cave. The surroundings here though are very pretty and relaxing. The setting of the castle is quite mysterious because of the rock cliff and mountains, yet very welcoming because of the little green valley and the river.
The Dutchman always says that I have a castle fetish. Um, perhaps I do, haha! I cannot helpt it but admire beautiful strongholds like these, especially if they reek with age and history. I always tell myself to follow my heart, as long as my head is okay with it.
Here is the route from Postojna Cave to Predjama Castle. It is approximately 10.7 kilometres and takes 17 minutes drive.
The castle is more impressive outside really... than in the inside.
Travel Period: March 2014
Destination: Postojna (Inner Carniola), Slovenia
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The Postojna Castle built in with the rock cliff.
Luckily I did some research before hand and saw that I can actually get a combi ticket for a much better price. Go here for more information: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle
The castle is 700 years old and nicely saddled and shadowed by the rock cliff and the River Lovka flowing under it. There is a cave under the castle and they also do cave tours here. I did not bother as I have just been to the Postojna Cave. The surroundings here though are very pretty and relaxing. The setting of the castle is quite mysterious because of the rock cliff and mountains, yet very welcoming because of the little green valley and the river.
The Dutchman always says that I have a castle fetish. Um, perhaps I do, haha! I cannot helpt it but admire beautiful strongholds like these, especially if they reek with age and history. I always tell myself to follow my heart, as long as my head is okay with it.
Here is the route from Postojna Cave to Predjama Castle. It is approximately 10.7 kilometres and takes 17 minutes drive.
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The castle looked very impressive from the outside.
However inside the interior is bare with very little furnishings.
The view from the castle to the little valley and nearby village. There is a little river (Lovka River) running below the village and castle.
Inside the castle there are wooden bridges connecting the castle quarters to rooms, nooks and tunnels built in the rock cliff.
A terrace on top of the castle.
Rooms of the castle were refurnished but barely, depicting life back then.
I didn't bother to go inside the cave tunnel. It looks eerie up there.
The king's throne. Perhaps this is the Knight Erazem, the owner of the castle during the 15th century. He tricked his enemies who thought they have surrounded him by smuggling supplies from the village through the castle-cave tunnel.
The castle is more impressive outside really... than in the inside.
Travel Period: March 2014
Destination: Postojna (Inner Carniola), Slovenia
Keep in touch and follow me on Facebook: Travel & Lifestyle Diaries by Dutched Pinay Travels
Happy Travels! Enjoy Life =)
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