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PMR540-02 Slovenia, Bukovje: Predjama Castle, built into a system of natural caves in a 123-metre-high cliff, dates back to 1202, although the site has been occupied since prehistoric times. It was the refuge of the legendary15th century robber baron, Erazem of Predjama who held out for over a year under siege from Habsberg forces. It lies about 11 kilometres from Postojna. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture, defence, fortifications

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Slovenia, Bukovje: Predjama Castle, built into a system of natural

caves in a 123-metre-high cliff, dates back to 1202, although the site has been occupied since prehistoric times. It was the refuge of the legendary15th century robber baron, Erazem of Predjama who held out for over a year under siege from Habsberg forces. It lies about 11 kilometres from Postojna.
Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture, defence, fortifications