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ARRIVAL SOUTHERN RAILWAY
THE FACILITY
THE CAVE
PREDJAMA CASTLE
FOOD & DRINK
IMPRINT
Arrival
Photo:Tiia Monto
Postojna
Postojna is located on the Southern Railway line and has been accessible by train for about 200 years. With the relaunch of the Southern Railway
connection from Vienna to Trieste, you can travel to Postojna without changing trains. The ÖBB Nightjet Munich - Rijeka also stops in Postojna.
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Southern Railway
The Historic Southern Railway
Today, the term Southern Railway applies to the ÖBB routes from Vienna via Graz to Spielfeld-Straß and from Bruck an der Mur via Klagenfurt to Tarvis. Ideas and concepts for a Southern Railway were already developed in 1829. Even then, people were aware of the importance of a direct connection from Vienna to the Adriatic. Since there were significant topographical obstacles on the route, it was realized in stages. As early as 1849, one could travel by train from Vienna to Ljubljana. To cross the Semmering, one still had to change to the
stagecoach. The first standard-gauge mountain railway in Europe, the Semmering Railway planned by Carl von Ghega, was opened to traffic in 1854. This impressive section of the Southern Railway has been a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site since 1998.
The Vienna - Trieste route was opened in 1857.
The evening edition of the Austrian-Imperial Vienna Newspaper, (No. 169) from Monday, July 27, 1857, contained the following article:
„From the Imperial-Royal Governorship Presidency in Trieste to the Imperial-Royal Ministries of the Interior and Commerce. Trieste, July 27.
His Imperial-Royal Apostolic Majesty arrived here happily this morning at 10 o'clock, opening the Ljubljana-Trieste railway line, and most graciously deigned to perform the ceremonial laying of the final stone, after which Their Highest Majesty proceeded to the Highest lodging quarters amid the jubilation of the population.“
The Facility
In front of the entrance to the grotto, there is a spacious park area. Here, you can comfortably relax before and after visiting the cave and enjoy your stay. On the grounds, there is also the
Modrijan homestead, which has a mill and houses an interesting ethnological exhibition. Grilled fish is also available here.
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The EXPO - Postojna Karst Cave is a special exhibition dedicated to the topic of karst in general and the Postojna Cave in particular. The EXPO is the largest exhibition of its kind worldwide.
The Proteus Cave with a vivarium of cave animals. One could certainly describe the cave as an underground zoo or animal park. Here, you can find the mysterious inhabitants of the local caves.
The most famous is the Proteus, also called the olm. It lives exclusively in the Dinaric Karst and can be admired here.
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Olm (Proteus anguinus)
Our ancestors considered the olm to be baby dragons or human fish. In the zoo, you can observe these strange animals.
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The Cave
With the double-track electric train, you go from the main entrance of the cave into the interior of the mountain. The entry into the mountain is already breathtaking, and you should definitely have your camera ready in the train. The train was opened in 1872 and offers visitors a comfortable ride to the point where the guided tours begin.
Electric lighting in the Postojna Grotto has existed since 1883. The cave also houses the world's only "Cave Post Office," which has existed since 1899.
COMFORTABLY INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE CAVE
TERMINUS, THE CIRCULAR PATH BEGINS HERE
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Predjama Castle
Through excavations, the history of Lueg Castle, which stands nine kilometers from the Postojna Stalactite Cave, can be traced back to the Paleolithic era. The construction of the castle began in the 12th century. In 1570, the current three- to four-story building was erected. A visit to the castle shows in a very impressive way what the life of a robber knight might have been like.
A special feature of the castle is the secret passage that ends after 38 meters on the mountain summit. During sieges, new food supplies were brought in through this "back entrance." Especially Erasmus von Luegg enjoyed throwing fresh fruits and roasted ox meat at the besiegers.
In the museum, you can find objects of daily life and some restored rooms. Under the castle is
Slovenia's second-longest karst cave, which branches into four levels.
The show cave is 700 meters long. During the tour, which lasts about 45 minutes, visitors must climb about 250 steps. Since there is no electric light in the cave, each visitor receives their individual lamp.
Predjama was the optimal refuge for the robber knight Erasmus von Luegg, who defended the castle for over a year against the captain of Trieste. According to legend, betrayal led to the robber knight being killed in 1484 at the privy by stone cannonballs.
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The Quiet Little Place
If one believes the stories, this is the "quiet little place" where Erasmus von Luegg met his death.
Little Church of the Sorrowful Mother of
In front of the castle, in the village of Predjama, stands the little church and the hollow Erasmus linden tree, which was planted on Erasmus's grave.
God
Food & Drink
Restaurants and Shops
Along the path to the cave entrance, you can find a good selection of restaurants and cafés. Here, you can relax, enjoy a hearty menu, a cool drink, ice cream, or coffee and cake.
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Overnight Stay
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The team
This e-book was made possible through the kind support of the regional tourist offices and the OBB. German proofreading and editorial: Martin Andergassen.
References
Text, videos and photos by Rudolf J. Strutz unless otherwise stated. Timetables and travel information: OBB
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