Kostel Castle, Medieval castle on a hill above Kolpa River, Slovenia.
The defensive structure consists of thick stone walls with five towers positioned strategically along the fortification perimeter at 460 meters elevation.
Built between 1247 and 1325 by the Counts of Ortenburg, the castle received its first written mention in 1336 as castrum Grafenwarth.
The castle complex incorporates the Gothic church of St. Three Kings and functions as a regional center for exhibitions and chamber concerts.
Visitors access the castle through guided tours that include medieval life demonstrations, with facilities for disabled persons and free parking available.
The castle forms part of the second largest castle complex in Slovenia and maintains the only inhabited medieval market settlement of its type.
Location: Kostel Municipality
GPS coordinates: 45.50877,14.91020
Latest update: March 31, 2025 05:38
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