The Predjama Castle is located under the overhanging rock in the region Podgora, which is only 9 kilometres from Postojna, beside the village of Predjama. It is also called eagle nest of the robbery knight Erazem Predjamski, about who exists lots of legends. The Predjama Castle is carved in the vivid rock. It was existing already in the 13th century, probably sooner. It was managed by Jamski, which belonged under the Oglej property. After Jamski the castle was under management of the Adam Purgstaller and from the year 1567 were in it the family Kobenzl, who also provided for the renovation. The last aristocratic owners were counts Windischgrätzi from the year 1846 to 1945, which also changed the external image of the castle. The parts of the castle are different by style and by the time of the origin. The constructors used the advantages of the cave and with that they preserved the non conquery of the primary castle. The cave under the Predjama Castle is ramified with more parts with the several entrances. The most famous is the entrance through the Horse stable in which they discovered the traces of the minor stony and copper age and also from the Roman times. Today is in the castle museum, which is showing the medieval life of the knights. Amongst the interesting things are also residence rooms, chapel and prisons, some parts of the arms, oil paintings and Pieta from the year 1420. Every year is organized here the famous Erazem knight tournament, which attracts many visitors. The performance conjures up the former life in and beside the castle.
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![Predjama Castle - Outside <br> Predjama Castle with a scene of Erazem's Tournament Predjama Castle - Outside <br> Predjama Castle with a scene of Erazem's Tournament]()
Predjama Castle with a scene of Erazem's Tour...
![Predjama Castle - Outside <br> Predjama Castle and catapult Predjama Castle - Outside <br> Predjama Castle and catapult]()
Predjama Castle and catapult
![Predjama Castle - Neighbourhood <br> The church of Mater Doloresa from 15th century Predjama Castle - Neighbourhood <br> The church of Mater Doloresa from 15th century]()
The church of Mater Doloresa from 15th centur...
![Predjama Castle - Neighbourhood <br> Scene of Erazem's Tournament Predjama Castle - Neighbourhood <br> Scene of Erazem's Tournament]()
Scene of Erazem's Tournament
![Predjama Castle - Neighbourhood <br> The Cave below Predjama Castle Predjama Castle - Neighbourhood <br> The Cave below Predjama Castle]()
The Cave below Predjama Castle
![Predjama Castle - Neighbourhood <br> Cliff below Predjama Castle Predjama Castle - Neighbourhood <br> Cliff below Predjama Castle]()
Cliff below Predjama Castle
![Predjama Castle - Ground floor <br> Entrance into Predjama Castle Predjama Castle - Ground floor <br> Entrance into Predjama Castle]()
Entrance into Predjama Castle
![Predjama Castle - 1st Floor <br> Knights' Hall in Predjama Castle Predjama Castle - 1st Floor <br> Knights' Hall in Predjama Castle]()
Knights' Hall in Predjama Castle
![Predjama Castle - 1st Floor <br> Chandelier in the lower salon of the Renaissance entrance tower Predjama Castle - 1st Floor <br> Chandelier in the lower salon of the Renaissance entrance tower]()
Chandelier in the lower salon of the Renaissa...
![Predjama Castle - 1st Floor <br> Vestibule with water container Predjama Castle - 1st Floor <br> Vestibule with water container]()
Vestibule with water container
![Predjama Castle - 1st Floor <br> Kennels for the castle's hounds Predjama Castle - 1st Floor <br> Kennels for the castle's hounds]()
Kennels for the castle's hounds
![Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Natural cavern - dungeon Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Natural cavern - dungeon]()
Natural cavern - dungeon
![Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Upper salon in the Renaissance entrance tower Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Upper salon in the Renaissance entrance tower]()
Upper salon in the Renaissance entrance tower
![Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Court room Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Court room]()
Court room
![Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Staircase Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Staircase]()
Staircase
![Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Main hall - dining hall Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Main hall - dining hall]()
Main hall - dining hall
![Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Kitchen with open hearth Predjama Castle - 2nd Floor <br> Kitchen with open hearth]()
Kitchen with open hearth
![Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Chapel of St. Anne Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Chapel of St. Anne]()
Chapel of St. Anne
![Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Attic of the guard tower with loopholes and outlets for boiling oil Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Attic of the guard tower with loopholes and outlets for boiling oil]()
Attic of the guard tower with loopholes and o...
![Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Anteroom with a view of the balcony Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Anteroom with a view of the balcony]()
Anteroom with a view of the balcony
![Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Passage to the belvedere Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Passage to the belvedere]()
Passage to the belvedere
![Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Upper hall - room with chimneypiece, prince's room - master's living quarters Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Upper hall - room with chimneypiece, prince's room - master's living quarters]()
Upper hall - room with chimneypiece, prince's...
![Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Sacristy Predjama Castle - 3rd Floor <br> Sacristy]()
Sacristy
![Predjama Castle - 4th Floor <br> Halberds Predjama Castle - 4th Floor <br> Halberds]()
Halberds
![Predjama Castle - 4th Floor <br> Attic - quarters of the garrison Predjama Castle - 4th Floor <br> Attic - quarters of the garrison]()
Attic - quarters of the garrison
![Predjama Castle - 4th Floor <br> Covered observation point Predjama Castle - 4th Floor <br> Covered observation point]()
Covered observation point
![Predjama Castle - 4th Floor <br> View of the wall in front of the castle inside the cave Predjama Castle - 4th Floor <br> View of the wall in front of the castle inside the cave]()
View of the wall in front of the castle insid...
![Predjama Castle - 5th Floor <br> The part of the castle inside the cave Predjama Castle - 5th Floor <br> The part of the castle inside the cave]()
The part of the castle inside the cave
![Predjama Castle - 5th Floor <br> View of the part of the castle inside the cave Predjama Castle - 5th Floor <br> View of the part of the castle inside the cave]()
View of the part of the castle inside the cav...
Data
Municipality: POSTOJNA (16207 population)
Settlements in the municipality:
Postojna (9482 population), Prestranek (808), Planina (804), Hrašče (441), Matenja vas (318),
Studeno (287), Koče (278), Hruševje (266), Slavina (224), Belsko (208), Orehek (198), Zagon (197), Šmihel pod Nanosom (193), Hrenovice (184), Razdrto (176), Rakitnik (173), Veliki Otok (164), Stara vas (162), Bukovje (160), Landol (155), Dilce (150), Gorenje (104), Veliko Ubeljsko (94), Strmca (90), Mali Otok (87), Predjama (87), Grobišče (81), Goriče (77), Studenec (75), Slavinje (70), Strane (68), Malo Ubeljsko (50), Brezje pod Nanosom (50), Velika Brda (49), Žeje (49), Mala Brda (44), Sajevče (39), Lohača (26), Rakulik (21), Liplje (18)