Snežnik Castle, Renaissance castle in Lož Valley, Slovenia.
Snežnik Castle sits on a rocky outcrop at the forest edge, displaying white walls and pointed red roofs framed by woodland. The structure combines Renaissance design with a fortified layout adapted to its elevated position.
Written records first mention the castle in 1269 under Meinhard von Schneberg's ownership, marking its medieval origins. The Schönburg-Waldenburg family later took control and shaped its form through the centuries that followed.
The rooms inside show how the Schönburg-Waldenburg family lived during the 1800s, with parlors and private chambers still furnished as they were then. Walking through reveals the daily world of nobility through its objects and arrangement.
Guided tours through the rooms are available in multiple languages and can be arranged in advance for groups. The location on a rise means visitors should wear good shoes and expect some walking up slopes.
One room from the early 1900s was designed as an Egyptian chamber and holds original collections from that period. Alongside this unusual decoration stands a mounted bear, a reminder of the hunting traditions of its former residents.
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