5 Underrated Castles in Europe

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Predjama Castle

Slovenia

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5 Fascinating European Castles You've Never Heard Of

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Welcome to Predjama Castle, located about 40 miles southwest of Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana. Built about halfway up a 400-foot cliff face, this Gothic fortress dates back to 1202, but the majority of the current, Renaissance-style facade was built in the 16th century. The castle (and its secret tunnel to the outside world) was once a famous hiding spot for Erazem Lueger, a doomed robber baron who was wanted for killing a relative of Frederick III. Today, the castle is a museum that makes up part of the Postojnska Park Complex. Castle tours usher guests through four stories of rooms — including the chapel, kitchen, bedroom, dungeon, and armory, where a collection of weapon replicas is still kept.

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