Ljubljana Castle - Great Attractions (Ljubljana, Slovenia)
  • 13 years ago
Take a tour of Ljubljana Castle in Ljubljana, Slovenia – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.

Built on the top of Castle Hill, Ljubljana Castle looks out over the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

The site on which the castle was constructed is known for findings of artifacts from the prehistoric Urn Tomb culture.

The castle has been through various periods of reconstruction and contains elements of Baroque, Gothic, and Renaissance style architecture.

During the Middle Ages, Ljubljana Castle functioned as a fortress because of its excellent vantage point over the city.

Throughout the castle's lifespan, it has been a chapel, defensive base, prison, and destination.

Ljubljana Castle is a dominating feature of the Ljubljana skyline and a breathtaking site for visitors.