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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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Drew Bunting (5 months ago)
Amazing ruins with a self guided tour , hidden gem!
Amazing ruins with a self guided tour , hidden gem!
Goran Perger (7 months ago)
Nice castle ruin with some interactive stuff. Perfect for family trip :)
Nice castle ruin with some interactive stuff. Perfect for family trip :)
Wanderers Compass Travel Blog (13 months ago)
This is a fantastic hidden gem. Petrapilosa Castle is magnificent but it was much more than the castle that impressed us. Isolated in farm lands down a mostly single lane road we spotted it in the distance high on the hillside. The drive was easy and the parking is right out front and free. As we approached the size impressed us, this was no small ruin. To our surprise there was an auto station for entry to the castle.. They took cards and it generated a ticket that then we put in a scanner to open the turnstile. It is truly on an honor system. There was a state of the art interactive audio visual display before entering to learn more about the castle. As you entered, the chapel came first, which had several more audio visual displays detailing castle life, court entertainment, battles etc. From there you enter the castle itself and the wonder continues. There is scaffolding throughout to allow you the explore multiple levels and enjoy stunning views. At one point you enter a room and are welcomed, in your language, by a life size mechanical knight in body armor. That was a fun surprise. There is so much to explore and then you also have stunning views of the countryside.
This is a fantastic hidden gem. Petrapilosa Castle is magnificent but it was much more than the castle that impressed us. Isolated in farm lands down a mostly single lane road we spotted it in the distance high on the hillside. The drive was easy and the parking is right out front and free. As we approached the size impressed us, this was no small ruin. To our surprise there was an auto station for entry to the castle.. They took cards and it generated a ticket that then we put in a scanner to open the turnstile. It is truly on an honor system. There was a state of the art interactive audio visual display before entering to learn more about the castle. As you entered, the chapel came first, which had several more audio visual displays detailing castle life, court entertainment, battles etc. From there you enter the castle itself and the wonder continues. There is scaffolding throughout to allow you the explore multiple levels and enjoy stunning views. At one point you enter a room and are welcomed, in your language, by a life size mechanical knight in body armor. That was a fun surprise. There is so much to explore and then you also have stunning views of the countryside.
Patrik Marcan (15 months ago)
This castle looks amazing from every corner, and you can learn a lot of history there, recommend!
This castle looks amazing from every corner, and you can learn a lot of history there, recommend!
Dajana Grgurić (15 months ago)
Fantastic! I really didn't expect it to be so huge! The ruins are majestic, the view is beautiful, and you can also learn something. Definitely worth the visit, you won't be disappointed!
Fantastic! I really didn't expect it to be so huge! The ruins are majestic, the view is beautiful, and you can also learn something. Definitely worth the visit, you won't be disappointed!
