Hrady a zříceniny v Postojné

Castles and Ruins

Explore the architectural heritage of the Postojna region, ranging from the world-renowned Predjama Castle built into a 123-meter cliff to the Roman defense systems of Ad Pirum. This collection includes the ruins of the once-grand Baroque Haasberg Mansion, the medieval remains of Adelsberg on Sovič Hill, and the late Gothic Ravbar Tower. These sites reveal the area's strategic history as a crossroads between the Mediterranean and Central Europe, featuring Roman fortifications, Renaissance stables, and traditional water mills.

Castles and Ruins – Mapa

Luca Giarelli / CC BY-SA 3.0

A

Predjama Castle

Nested in a 123-meter-high rocky cliff, this is probably the most haunted castle in Slovenia – beautiful during the day and absolutely…

Thomas Hönicke / CC-BY-SA

B

Ravbarjev stolp

A well-preserved late Gothic tower that is the only remaining part of the medieval Mali Grad castle. It features a renovated interior and serves as a cultural venue.

Vid Pogacnik / CC BY-SA 4.0

C

Dvorec Haasberg

The remains of what was once Slovenia's most prestigious Baroque mansion. Destroyed during World War II, the site retains its grand stone walls.

D

Dvorec Haasberg

Baroque mansion dating back to the 17th century, formerly owned by the Windisch-Graetz family.

E

Grajska štala

The former stables of the Haasberg Mansion, representing the ancillary architecture of the grand Baroque estate.

F

Grajski vrt

The former park and garden area surrounding the Haasberg Mansion, once known for its refined landscape design.

G

Grad Prestranek

A 16th-century estate and castle primarily known for its long tradition of horse breeding and its current role as an equestrian center.

Doremo / CC BY-SA 4.0

H

Ad Pirum

Ad Pirum was a Roman fortress active during the time of the late Roman Empire.

I

Grad Adelsberg

Medieval ruins situated on Sovič Hill overlooking Postojna. It served as a strategic fortification until it was destroyed by fire in the 18th century.

J

Rimski zid

Remnants of the Roman defensive wall system, part of the Claustra Alpium Iuliarum, which protected the passage to Italy.

K

Kležni grič

Site of archaeological remains and ruins of historical fortifications overlooking the surrounding valley.

L

Sveta Magdalena

The ruins of a former church located in a scenic position near Postojna.

M

Jerinov mlin

The remains of a traditional water mill located on the Nanoščica river, illustrating the region's historical industrial heritage.