Mirna Castle, Mirna, Slovenia

Mirna Castle was built in the 12th-century castle and destroyed by the Partisans in December 1942. The restoration stated in 1962. The castle and its surroundings that extend along the plain to the town of Mirna offer an amazing backdrop to one of the most beautiful views in the Mirna Valley and emphasize a heritage of the esthetic principles of medieval architecture. The castle changed owners frequently, but all the Mirna lords were closely related to the Šumberški lords and in the Europe of the time represented one of the strongest of the side branches of the dynasty of Princess Emma.

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Bozo Beric (7 years ago)
Too bad it is closed...

Robert Kostanjevac (7 years ago)
Lijep dvorac na lijepom mjestu

Vladimir Gerassimov (8 years ago)
This is very beautyful castle. Near you can find amazing walking destination and a small cafe.

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