Belaj, Rural settlement in Cerovlje, Croatia.
Castle Belaj stands on a hill at 210 meters elevation, featuring a rectangular residential area measuring 40 by 20 meters with four-storey wings.
Daniel Barbo von Waxenstein constructed Castle Belaj after the Uskok War of 1615-1617, and the estate later passed to the Auersperg noble family in 1668.
The castle grounds contain Saint Henry II chapel with Baroque elements, alongside agricultural buildings and high surrounding walls that reflect local architectural traditions.
The castle now functions as a public venue with a degustation room, restaurant, delicatessen shop, wine production facilities, and cellar open to visitors.
The population of Belaj has decreased from 133 inhabitants in 1948 to merely 12 residents according to the 2021 census.
Location: Istria County
Location: Cerovlje
Elevation above the sea: 210 m
GPS coordinates: 45.27100,14.11000
Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:29
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