Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana Castle is a castle complex perched on Castle Hill above the city center of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is an important landmark of the town. Initially a medieval fortress, it was probably built in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century. It acquired its present outline with an almost complete overhaul in the 15th century, while the majority of the buildings date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Originally a defense structure and since the first half of the 14th century the seat of Carniola lords, it has been used for various purposes since the early 19th century and today is used as a major cultural venue.
Nowadays, Ljubljana Castle consists of the following buildings. To the right of the entrance is the Archers Tower, next to it is the gunpowder store, and later are the dungeon and the Tower of Erasmus which was named after the infamous robber knight Erazem Lueger and the master of the Predjama Castle, the former prison of The aristocrats, at last, is the information center. The courtyard surrounds the Estate Hall and the Palatium, two buildings with rooms for concerts and gala receptions. Next to it is Fridericks Tower, Kazemate, the chapel of St. George, and the panoramic tower in which is the virtual Museum. The permanent exhibition The Slovenian history was opened in 2010 in the old gunpowder store. Next to it is the Hall of Hribar, which was formerly used as the store of arms, and the Pentagonal Tower. To the left of the entrance is the only contemporary building from the 80s of the last century, in which there are two wedding rooms, a restaurant, and a souvenir shop. Visitors to the castle can descend into gallery 'S', several rooms, and the cisterns that are under the patio.
Ljubljana Castle can be reached by road, by several trails through the forest that surrounds it, or by the funicular. The castle is a major tourist attraction and hosts a large number of cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, weddings, theater functions, congresses, and protocol receptions.
Location: Ljubljana
