🏰 Word of the Day: CASTLE 🏰 Slovenia is often called the land of castles—and for good reason. With over 500 castles, fortresses, and manor houses, Slovenia has one of the highest castle densities in the world. Many were built between the 10th and 15th centuries, serving as defensive strongholds, noble residences, and centers of power along important trade routes. One of the most iconic is Predjama Castle, dramatically built into a cliff face, showcasing how medieval architecture adapted to nat

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Predjama Castle by @galanova_ma is a striking Renaissance fortress dramatically built into the mouth of a cave in southwestern Slovenia. Nestled in a 123-meter-high cliff, it’s the largest cave castle in the world and a true marvel of medieval engineering. Originally constructed in the 13th century, the castle became legendary through the tale of Erazem Lueger, a rebellious knight who used a secret tunnel to withstand a year-long siege. The castle’s blend of natural rock and man-made structure c

Predjama Castle by jeseni.laura is a striking Renaissance fortress dramatically built into the mouth of a cave in southwestern Slovenia. Nestled in a 123-meter-high cliff, it’s the largest cave castle in the world and a true marvel of medieval engineering. Originally constructed in the 13th century, the castle became legendary through the tale of Erazem Lueger, a rebellious knight who used a secret tunnel to withstand a year-long siege. The castle’s blend of natural rock and man-made structure c

8.1K views · 68 reactions | There's a lot of factors that go into choosing the color scheme for the castle! Many are excited about the repainting of the castle to its original color scheme. This commentary was shared as part of an episode of Walt Disney Imagineering's YouTube series "We Call It Imagineering." | Mickey Visit Secrets | Facebook

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