Beyond Ljubljana · Beyond Ljubljana
Kamnik and the Little Castle
Once the capital of Carniola
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Image courtesy of © Visit KamnikAbout Kamnik and the Little Castle
Kamnik, north of Ljubljana below the Kamnik Alps, had its heyday in the Middle Ages as the capital of Carniola. Its most remarkable sight is the Little Castle (Mali grad) on a rocky hill above the old town, first mentioned in 1202 and tied to the legend of the beautiful Veronika; its chapel is considered one of the earliest and most important Romanesque monuments in Slovenia and Europe. Zaprice Castle, a Renaissance mansion, houses the Kamnik Intermunicipal Museum, with a collection on the herdsmen of Velika Planina. Our advice: combine Kamnik with Velika Planina or the Volčji Potok Arboretum.
Why it's on our list
- The Little Castle and its Romanesque chapel
- A medieval old town
- Zaprice Castle museum
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kamnik and the Little Castle before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kamnik and the Little Castle are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Metelkova Mesto20 kmCar or taxi 63 min
- Dragon Bridge21 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- National Gallery of Slovenia21 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- Central Market21 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- Prešeren Square21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- St Nicholas Cathedral21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Tivoli Park21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Triple Bridge21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Ljubljana Castle21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Congress Square21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
Getting around
- Ljubljana Airport (Brnik)12 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Railway & bus station20 kmCar or taxi 63 min