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177 images in Castles.

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  Žužemberk Castle Courtyard, 2011.
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  View of Žužemberk Castle, 2013.
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  Velenje Castle
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  Velenje Castle
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  Velenje Castle
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  Velika Nedelja Castle, view to the north-west, 2014.
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  Exhibition of Klemen Zupanc, Jure Zrimšek and Gašper Capuder at Velenje Castle, 2017.
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  The Zaprice Castle, 2008.
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  Velenje Castle
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  The Žužemberk Castle, nestled in the heart of the town of Žužemberk.
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  Velenje Castle
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  Turjak Castle view from the village
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  Exhibition entitled Šivilja v vaškem življenju in na rdeči preprogi at Štanjel Castle, 2020.
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  Turjak castle
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  View of Ribnica Castle, Museum of Ribnica.
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  Today the state-owned Snežnik Castle houses the in situ collection of the entire inventory of its last owners, the Schönburg-Waldenburgs, mostly from the 19th Century.
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  The Slovenska Bistrica Castle stands in the old centre of Slovenska Bistrica town. It houses a museum with several collections and serves as the Slovenska Bistrica cultural centre.
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  Snežnik Castle, being the only Slovene Castle with genuine furnished interiors, came under the administration of the National Museum of Slovenia after its restoration in 2008.
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  Exhibition entitled Šivilja v vaškem življenju in na rdeči preprogi at Štanjel Castle, 2020.
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  Snežnik Castle outbuildings, 2010
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  Štanjel Castle with church, 2020.
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  Slovenska Bistrica Castle, 2014
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  Snežnik Castle, 2010
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  Slovenska Bistrica Castle, 2014
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  The Snežnik Castle, documented in 1269 when it was owned by the patriarchs of Aquileia,
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  A Renaissance architectural element at the Rajhenburg Castle, 2015.
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  Prem Castle, 2020.
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  Predjama Castle, annual medieval tournament, 2006
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  Predjama Castle, 2007
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  The Rajhenburg Castle, 2015.
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  Škofja Loka, winter 2012
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  The castle chapel of the Rajhenburg Castle retains its original Romanesque portal.
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  Rajhenburg Castle courtyard, 2012
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  Courtyard of Sevnica Castle.
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  The round hall at the Rajhenburg Castle, 2012.
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  The Podsreda Castle, 2008.
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  Prem Castle, 2020.
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  Predjama Castle, annual medieval tournament, 2006
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  Prem Castle, 2020.
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  Prem Castle, 2020.
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  Entrance to Prem Castle, 2020.
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  Prem Castle with village.
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  Predjama Castle, 2006
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  View of Ptuj Castle, 2012.
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  Prem Castle, 2020.
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  On the first floor of the Rajhenburg Castle secular Renaissance fresco by the Master from Marija Gradec (1530) were discovered in the 1980s.
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  Predjama Castle
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  The two-storey building of the Cmurek Castle, a mixture of Romanesque elements, the Renaissance arcades and several 18th Century extensions, has nowadays become a venue for interdisciplinary cultural events of the newly established Museum of Madness.
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  The Cmurek Castle arcade courtyard. The castle which functioned as an institution for mentally disabled from 1956 till 2004 became a decade later the site for the Museum of Madness project.
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  The Ormož Castle's courtyard with the entrance to the Franc Ksaver Meško Library (on the right).
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  Cekin Mansion, a 18th century building based on plans by the Viennese Baroque architect Fischer von Erlach, located in Tivoli Park in Ljubljana. Today the mansion houses the National Museum of Contemporary History, 2014.
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  The Metlika Commandery, a one-time residence of the knights of the Teutonic Order, now an old people's home. It was built in the early 14th century.
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  The Ormož Castle's courtyard with the summer stage.
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  View of Murska Sobota Castle, 2009.
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  The Otočec Castle with the Boat House, 2013.
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  The Ormož Castle with its pristava (adjacent building) where the Ormož Music School, a new multipurpose hall, and the ethnological and archaeological museum collections are situated. The award-winning renovation was completed in 2011.
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  The Ormož Castle, 2014.
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  The castle of Ormož.
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  The view of the courtyard at the Cmurek Castle, 2015
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  A Baroque Cekin Mansion in park Tivoli in Ljubljana, since 1951 housing the National Museum of Contemporary History, 2014.
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  View of Mokrice Castle in Brežice.
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  An exterior of the National Museum of Contemporary History located in the Baroque Cekin Mansion in Tivoli Park in Ljubljana, 2014.
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  A view of the the Metlika Commandery, a one-time residence of the knights of the Teutonic Order. Built in the early 14th century, it is now an old people's home.
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  Pišece Castle, photographed in 2006
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  Mali grad in Kamnik viewed from the Southeast, 2012.
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  Ruins of the Gamberk Castle, photographed in 2008
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  Time Machine project revives the history of the castle. Organised by the Ljubljanski grad Public Institute, 2014
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  Ljubljana Castle and Slovene Philharmonic, shot from the recently renewed Congress Square [Kongresni trg], 2012
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  Ljubljana Castle courtyard as a venue for popular Film under the Stars screenings organised by Kinodvor Cinema during summertime.
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  The Codelli family coat of arms on the well in front of the Kodeljevo Castle, 2012
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  The castle was severely damaged in both world wars but was renovated after each.
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  The so-called Lutrovska klet (Lutheran Cellar) with Renaissance frescoes, Sevnica Castle.
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  Loka Castle and its surroundings, winter 2012
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  Loka Castle at night, 2007
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  Loka Castle, Loka Museum, Škofja Loka) in winter 2012
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  A shop in the castle courtyard, 2015
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  A beautiful aerial view of Ljubljana Castle and the Old Town Centre, 2008
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  One of the historical remnants, around the Kromberk Castle.
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  The view of the Loka Castle located in Škofja Loka. Since 1959 the castle serves as the main venue for the archaeological, ethnological, art history, and other collections of the Loka Museum .
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  One of the historical remnants, around the Kromberk Castle.
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  The renovated premises at the Ljubljana castle, the Palatium hall, 2003
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  The front door of the 13th-century fortress, now accommodating the Goriška Museum with its rich collection of paintings, cultural and historical artefacts, and rooms for occasional exhibitions and symposia.
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  One of the defiant walls of Kromberk Castle, withstanding the tribulations of time.
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  A view of Ljubljana Castle before the storm, 2012
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  Ljubljana Castle courtyard, venue for performing arts events, exhibition projects and film screenings i.e. Kinodvor Cinema's Film under the Stars during the summertime. Viewing tower in the background, 2012
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  Kodeljevo Castle, 2012
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  The terraced garden around the manor has been partly reconstructed in accordance with the data about its state in the 18th century.
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  A nice look at the two-storey Renaissance-style castle, located in Nova Gorica.
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  View of the Renaissance Kromberk Castle, 2012.
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  The reconstructed Baroque park and a fountain from 1774 in its centre.
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  Lendava Castle, 2009
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  Another good look at the two-storey Renaissance-style castle, located in Nova Gorica.
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  Prem Castle, built before 1213 with with exterior Renaissance walls and towers, Koper Regional Museum
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  Kodeljevo Castle, 2012
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  Another good look at the two-storey Renaissance-style castle, located in Nova Gorica.
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  An amphitheater at Kromberk Castle.
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  Kostel Castle on a steep hill above the Kolpa River.
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  Ceiling of the tower hall at the Grm Castle in Novo Mesto, Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Slovenia, Novo mesto Regional Office
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  The Grm Castle, built in 1586 by Krištof Mordax, combined its residential function with that of defence against the Turkish invaders; it was rebuilt in 1636.
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  The Jablje Castle, built in the 16th century.
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  View of Gewerkenegg Castle, the central location of the Idrija Municipal Museum. Author: Bojan Tavčar
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  Khislstein Castle in Kranj, 2014.
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  The Renaissance Fužine Castle, 2006.
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  The Dobrovo Castle, 2011.
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  View of Brdo Castle, 2007.
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  View looking down into the lower courtyard, showing castle outbuildings at Bled Castle, the tower now holds the Castle printing works 2010
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  Cmurek Castle veduta, 1681
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  Cmurek Castle inner courtyard, 2015
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  Cmurek Castle inner courtyard, 2015
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  Clad in medieval costumes, the Knight Gašper Lambergar Theatre Group takes its audiences into the Middle Ages at Bled Castle
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  Bela krajina Museum Metlika 2012 courtyard fair Photo Anja Premk
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  The so-called Old Counts' Mansion, one of the mansions that host the Celje Regional Museum.
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  Brežice Castle Courtyard, 2009.
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  The Celje Castle, 2015.
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  The Knight Gašper Lambergar Theatre Group demonstrates the medieval culture and entertainment (medieval dances, knight duels, fire, fire spitting and eating shows) at Bled Castle
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  Castle Pukstein's ruins near Bukovje Manor House, 2019.
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  Culturally protected frescoes in the knights' banquet hall in Brežice Castle depict the evolution of architecture from antiquity to the Renaissance
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  Perched atop a steep cliff rising 130 metres above the glacial Lake Bled is a symbol of Bled and Slovenia, Bled Castle, the oldest Castle in Slovenia, 2006
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  The fame of Bled Castle and the natural beauty of its setting was spread around the world by world travellers, including Janez Vajkard Valvasor in his book Glory of the Duchy of Carniola (1689)
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  Bled Castle is the oldest castle in Slovenia. Medieval documents refer to Bled with its German name Veldes, first mentioned in a 22 May 1011 deed of donation issued by (German) Emperor Henry II in favour of the Bishops of Brixen. 2004
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  Bled Castle contains a museum, wine cellar, restaurant, printing workshop and blacksmith's forge.
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  The 'Count' and the 'Countess' of the Castle have become almost indispensable at official visits, weddings and other events with medieval theme at Bled Castle
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  Aerial view of Bled Castle showing the layout of castle buildings around the upper and lower courtyards, connected with a staircase. The oldest part of the castle is the Romanesque entrance tower, other sections are Gothic and Renaissance styles.
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  The baroque trompe-l'œil fresque above staircase in the Brežice Castle
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  Bogenšperk Castle contains Valvasor`s workshop and The Slovenian Geodetic Collection, also part of the Technical Museum of Slovenia
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  International music festival Arsana at Ptuj Castle, Ptuj 2022. Author: Marko Pigac
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  The Metlika Castle 2012 courtyard, the entrance to the Bela krajina Museum, 2012
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  Grad Jablje