Kluže

The fortress stands at the entrance of the Koritnica gorge, featuring stone walls, defensive ramparts, gun emplacements, and strategic battlements against the mountain backdrop.

Built in 1472 to protect against Turkish invasions, Napoleon's forces captured the fortress in 1797 by positioning artillery at higher ground where Fort Hermann was later constructed.

The B-51 Cultural Society organizes exhibitions, theater performances, and cultural events at the fortress, including the Kluže Ambient Festival that started in 1998.

Visitors can explore the military museum, walk through exhibition spaces, and use the fortress as a starting point for hiking trails in the Julian Alps.

The fortress connects to Fort Hermann through an underground tunnel system, creating a network of defensive structures across different elevation points.

Location: Municipality of Bovec

Website: http://kluze.net

GPS coordinates: 46.36169,13.58863

Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:58