Ojstrica Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Loke, Slovenia.
Ojstrica Castle is a ruin situated on a hilltop called Stari Grad, south of the settlement of Loke in the Municipality of Tabor. The remains reveal the layout of a medieval defensive structure with stone walls scattered across the hillside.
The castle was founded in the 13th century by the Counts of Celje to control the surrounding region. Following a peasant revolt in the early 16th century, it was destroyed and gradually left to decay.
The site holds archaeological evidence of medieval defensive architecture and represents an essential part of the region's feudal history.
Marked walking paths lead from the nearby settlement of Loke up to the ruins on the hillside. The site is accessible on foot with several starting points depending on where you begin.
Local folklore tells that Veronika of Desenice, a revered figure from the region, was held prisoner within the castle walls. This story continues to be shared by those living nearby and links the site to a spiritual heritage.
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