Kostel Castle — Attraction in Kostel

The Kostel Castle with its accompanying market is the second largest castle complex in Slovenia. Due to its exposed position above the River Kolpa and the difficult accessibility, it was an important obstacle or defensive point in the system of defence against the Turks at the time of the Turkish invasions, and at the same time it was included in the system of bonfires, which served to quickly inform about the approaching Turkish threat. In 1809, the people of Kostel attacked the French soldiers residing in the Castle, thus initiating the armed phase of the anti-French rebellion, the largest uprising against the French occupying authorities in Slovenia. After the vengeful burning of the Castle, the lower mansion was built on the edge of the square, which was destroyed during World War II. Nevertheless, the market settlement has preserved its character and is today the only inhabited settlement in the country of that kind. With the renovation and reconstruction works, the Castle was refurbished from the 1990s to a part of its former image, and the Castle gave the name and coat of arms to today's Municipality of Kostel. In it you can view the exhibition, enjoy the wonderful views across the valley of the River Kolpa and accompanied by a guide you can experience a pulse of the medieval days. The Castle is a wonderful stage for various cultural, music or business and...

Great little castle on top of a small hill. There is a parking place, well marked and maintained 5-10 min walk from the castle depending on your pace. It even has a porta potty, that was clean and had lots of toilet paper when we were there. The walk to the castle is not challenging and quite nice, but the last part is moderately steep. The staff was friendly and they provided instructions on how to see the castle and the route we should take, since there is no guided tour. But everything is well marked and the sings are in English and slovenian, only the video presentation was in Slovenian, but there might be an English version. They offer coffee (instant from the machine) and have a terrace infront of the castle, with a stunning view. There is even a castle escape room, but we did not have the time. Overall a...

parking is 200 meters - a short walk through a village to the castle. you pass a 400 year old church of the Three Wise Men and start to climb towards the castle which is completely renovated and built up to Valvasor drawings. you get beautiful views at the top of the castle and a very kind lady explains you everything you want to learn about the castle and the people of Kastel. you then watch a short clip about the castle's history. you can have an ice cream or a local beer just in front of the castle or on the castle terrace. a nice and...