Ig Castle, Medieval castle in Ig, Slovenia
Standing on Pungart Hill, Ig Castle features thick stone walls, rectangular towers, and fortified gates that form a complete defensive structure.
The castle passed through multiple noble families until 1848, when local peasants attacked the Auersperg counts, leading to its transformation into a prison.
The castle grounds contain archaeological findings from prehistoric periods, contributing to the UNESCO World Heritage listing of pile dwellings around the Alps.
Located 10 kilometers south of Ljubljana, the castle functions as a women's correctional facility, limiting public access to exterior viewing only.
The castle stands at the edge of Ljubljana Marshes, where the Ižica stream originates as a major tributary of the Ljubljanica River.
GPS coordinates: 45.95840,14.51974
Latest update: March 10, 2025 00:35
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