Five-star hotel and restaurant, which is also mentioned in the Michelin guide
Behind its thick walls, interesting architecture from different periods are hidden, and it is one of Slovenia's most attractive five-star hotels and restaurant. Inside, the interior impresses with uniquely designed furnishings, in the spirit of Gothic and Renaissance, but also incorporating modern lines and striking details.
Natural materials such as solid walnut wood, glass and wrought iron characterise the interior. The interior of the castle is a fascinating blend of past and present. If you like beautiful surroundings with a story to tell, you are welcome to take a walk around the castle.
The interior of the castle is an interesting intertwining of past and present
The interior of the castle was completely renovated in 2007. During the renovation, the investor, Terme Krka, followed the guidelines of conservators in order to preserve the authentic architecture of the fairytale castle. Aware that the castle is an important part of Slovenian history, culture and the lives of the local people, who are very proud of it, local craftsmen and suppliers were invited to carry out the renovation, and the materials were sourced locally.
Decorative cobbled courtyard
Decorative cobbled courtyard
Between the walls and the entrance to the hotel and restaurant is a decorative cobbled courtyard, which is often the setting for wedding or romantic photos. The decoration is reminiscent of astrological signs. Which one is yours? Can you find it in among the cobblestones?
Two piers and three frescoes
Two piers and three frescoes
The corners of the central building where the hotel is located are adorned with two piers, the most artistically interesting component of the building. On one of them, three frescoes are barely visible.
Outside the castle walls
Did you spot some of the beautiful details on the entrance to the walls, on the Renaissance entrance portal? There you can admire two beautiful marble medallions with maiden faces, two wrought coats of arms – one of the noble Villanders family and the other of General Baron Ivan Lenkovič, and the remains of a painted sundial.
Marble medallions with maiden face
Marble medallions with maiden face
There you can admire two beautiful marble medallions with maiden faces.
Two marble medallions
Two marble medallions
The castle wall is decorated with two forged coats of arms - one representing the noble Villanders family, and the other coat of arms of General Baron Ivan Lenkovič.
Courtyard within the castle walls
From within the walls, take a look at the beautiful arcades and the Gothic windows along them, and the Gothic window in the corridor along the south wing of the castle. These are some of the castle's most precious and oldest details.
Five-star hotel and restaurant, which is also mentioned in the Michelin guide
Behind its thick walls, interesting architecture from different periods are hidden, and it is one of Slovenia's most attractive five-star hotels and restaurant. Inside, the interior impresses with uniquely designed furnishings, in the spirit of Gothic and Renaissance, but also incorporating modern lines and striking details. Natural materials such as solid walnut wood, glass and wrought iron characterise the interior. The interior of the castle is a fascinating blend of past and present. If you like beautiful surroundings with a story to tell, you are welcome to take a walk around the castle.
