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Štanjel Castle, Štanjel

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#8 of 44 in Historic Sites in Slovenian Littoral Region

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For a bit of nostalgia, go to Štanjel Castle, overlooking the Vipava Valley. Fortified against Ottoman attacks in the 17th century, this town suffered great damage during World War II. Slowly renovated during the subsequent years, the town remains an important reminder of history, with its medieval castle, parish church, and garden, which overlooks the karst landscape below it. Plan to visit Štanjel Castle during your Štanjel vacation using our convenient Štanjel day trip planning app.

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• By Maks matej C

  Štanjel Castle is one of the largest castle buildings in the Karst and a dominant part of the old settlement. Originally a much smaller medieval building owned by the Counts of Gorizia, it was...  more »

• By jenedc2016

  The walled old town and citadel of Stanjel is interesting, scenic, and very quiet. It seems to be slowly being renovated with many buildings currently undergoing renovation, others still...  more »

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