Bokalce Castle, Medieval castle in southwestern Ljubljana, Slovenia
Bokalce Castle is a castle on an elevated site west of Ljubljana, Slovenia. The building stands at about 312 meters in height above a river valley and took its current form during the second half of the 17th century.
The estate was first recorded in documents in 1548, but the current castle structure came much later. The Eghk family held the property for a time before other owners took over and continued its use.
The name Bokalce derives from the surname Bokal, first recorded as Wokhauez in 1548; its origin is uncertain, possibly a metathesis of Kobal from Italian Cavallo. The German name Strobelhof comes from Matija Strobl, the Ljubljana postmaster who bought the castle in 1657 and rebuilt it. A Narcissus fountain once stood at the castle and is now in the courtyard of Ljubljana's Magistrat.
The castle is today in private hands and functions as residential apartments, so it is not open for public visits. Since the structure needs significant repairs, it is best viewed from outside on the surrounding grounds.
The Narcissus Fountain that long stood at the castle is now in the courtyard of Ljubljana's Magistrat, and the statue of Narcissus by Francesco Robba is kept in the city hall. A painting of Almanach's banquet is held by the National Gallery.
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