Predjama Castle + Cave under Predjama Castle

Description

Predjama Castle

A mere few kilometres from Postojna Cave, the Karst world offers an unforgettable experience in the fairytale world of knights. The impregnable medieval marvel has been perched in the middle of a 123-metre-high cliff for more than 800 years. Behind the largest cave castle in the world, there is a network of secret tunnels, from where the knight Erazem of Predjama would set out on his plundering expeditions. The Cave under Predjama Castle is the home of a colony of bats. Natural elements seamlessly interwoven with manmade ones, the result of man's work and nature's creativity has created a pearl of medieval resourcefulness. The world's largest cave castle, listed as one of the Guinness World Records, tells a picturesque story about the times when comfort had to give way to safety, and when the clatter of weapons would often drown out troubadours' songs.

Cave under Predjama Castle

Under the castle, the Karst world formed the Cave under Predjama Castle, which spans four floors and is the second longest Slovenian cave. A section of the cave can be seen as part of the castle tour, while the rest is visited as part of adventure tours. The Cave beneath Predjama Castle is Slovenia's second-longest show cave. It extends across four levels, all of which are interconnected, with the exception of the uppermost level, Erasmus' Cave, and the Erasmus Passage. The total length of all passages discovered to date is 14 kilometres. The 700-metre tourist route takes visitors through the Horse Stable, the Main Passage, the Named Passage, the Great Hall, and Fiženca, where the cave opens onto the surface.

The entrance to Slovenia's second-largest show cave is located in the cliff below Predjama Castle. The guided tour, illuminated by handheld flashlights, lasts approximately 45 minutes and follows an easy trail suitable for children aged six and above.