Predjama Castle

15th century1274Slovenia

CountrySlovenia

RegionInner Carniola

Period15th century

Year Built1274

About Predjama Castle

Built into the mouth of a cave halfway up a 123 m cliff. The castle has a secret tunnel through the cave system for supplies during sieges. The robber baron Erazem Lueger held out against a siege for a year until killed by a cannonball while on the toilet.

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