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Located in the town of Postojna, Slovenia, Predjama Castle sits 400 feet above ground atop a rocky cliffside. Built in the 13th century in Gothic style, the exterior of the castle was reconstructed ...

I FEEL SLOVENIA (FEEL and LOVE in bold), the slogan of Slovenia's tourism board, is completely on target, as visitors who make the trip to the country of about two million will "feel" it -- and fall ...

Sitting halfway up a 400-foot cliff and built into the mouth of a cave, this structure dates back over 800 years. Inside, rough stone walls line passageways and rooms, reminding visitors that they are ...

The cave beneath Predjama Castle in Slovenia is even more fascinating than the castle itself. And the storybook setting might spark a daring moment for travelers ready to conquer a fear of the dark.

Some sit proudly on cliffs or above rivers, others have been absorbed into towns, their towers peeking over rooftops. Together, they trace the country’s layered history: medieval frontiers, Habsburg ...

Located about 11 kilometres from the town of Postojna, Predjama is a Renaissance castle built inside a cave mouth. The castle is one of the most visited attractions in Slovenia and provided the set ...

Traditional pletna boats ferry visitors to a tiny island on Lake Bled, where children can ring the church’s bell. Photo Credit: Felicity Long On my first morning in Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, ...