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Predjama Castle
A castle in a cliff
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Image courtesy of © Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Predjama Castle
Predjama Castle is built into the mouth of a cave halfway up a sheer cliff. Its most famous lord, the knight Erazem Lueger, is said to have held out here during a long siege in the 15th century. Combined tickets with Postojna Cave are available.
Why it's on our list
- Built into a cliff
- The legend of Erazem
- Combined tickets with Postojna
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Predjama Castle before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Predjama 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
- Tivoli Park39 kmCar or taxi 120 min
- Congress Square39 kmCar or taxi 120 min
- National Gallery of Slovenia39 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- Triple Bridge39 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- Ljubljana Castle39 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- Prešeren Square39 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- St Nicholas Cathedral39 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- Central Market39 kmCar or taxi 121 min
- Dragon Bridge40 kmCar or taxi 122 min