Located about nine kilometers from the famous Postojna Cave, Predjama Castle is a magnificent Renaissance castle built in the mouth of a cave in central Slovenia, surrounded by legends and romantic history. This Gothic castle was built in 1274 by the Patriarch of Aquileia, high up on the 123-meter cliff under the cave opening, impenetrable and imposing.

In the 15th century, the castle became the seat of the notorious robber baron Erazem Lueger, where he defended himself from Frederick III, the Holy Roman Emperor, using secret tunnel to get supplies. The castle and the tunnel, today called Erazem’s Tunnel, are open to visitors. The living quarters, the dungeon and the chapel, weapons, oil paintings and numerous other remnants of previous occupants are well preserved and on display. Map

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