The Predjama Castle, one of the most picturesque building in Slovenia, is located several kilometers off the entrance of the Postojna Cave. It was erected in the 13th century and is associated with the mediaeval legend of robber baron Erasmus of Predjama. The steep staircase, leading to the second floor, is embedded into solid bedrock. According to the beliefs, there are treasures hidden in a secret niche of the building.
If you are searching for exciting experience, you should not miss to visit the nearby caves. Postojna is a world-famous chain of caves. The mysterious underground holes have been existing for over 2 million years. You should get on the electric train and a series of caves with stalactites, columns and other weird forms, carved out by nature, will unveil before you. You may be lucky enough to see the mysterious and exceptionally rare animal Proteus Anguinus, known as the “human fish”.