Gewerkenegg Castle

The rectangular fortress features three defensive towers at its corners, with thick walls connecting them and a clock tower in the eastern section.

Built between 1522 and 1533, the castle served as the administrative center and storage facility for the mercury mining operations in Idrija.

The castle houses the Idrija Municipal Museum, presenting exhibitions about mercury mining history and the traditional craft of lace making.

The museum spans 2,000 square meters across multiple floors, offering guided tours that explain the mining heritage and local development through artifacts.

Unlike other Slovenian castles of its era, this structure never housed nobility but functioned solely as a mining administration center.

Location: Municipality of Idrija

Website: https://muzej-idrija-cerkno.si/en

GPS coordinates: 46.00063,14.01859

Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:19