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marko koplan (17 months ago)
The original castle was built by the Freisings of Škofja Loka in 1202. The castle was almost entirely destroyed by an earthquake in 1511 and Bishop Filip took on its restoration. In the castle courtyard there once stood an impressive four-cornered tower, the floorplan of which has been restored. Today the castle is home to one of the best-arranged museums in Slovenia, with archeological, historical, cultural, artistic, natural science and ethnological collections. Visitors can also see the excellently-preserved 16th century farmhouse, Škopar's House (Škoparjeva hiša) in the castle garden.
The original castle was built by the Freisings of Škofja Loka in 1202. The castle was almost entirely destroyed by an earthquake in 1511 and Bishop Filip took on its restoration. In the castle courtyard there once stood an impressive four-cornered tower, the floorplan of which has been restored. Today the castle is home to one of the best-arranged museums in Slovenia, with archeological, historical, cultural, artistic, natural science and ethnological collections. Visitors can also see the excellently-preserved 16th century farmhouse, Škopar's House (Škoparjeva hiša) in the castle garden.
Kaja Šifer (19 months ago)
A must-see when you are in Škofja Loka! Beautiful castle with impeccably kept surroundings and a beautiful view of the old town.
A must-see when you are in Škofja Loka! Beautiful castle with impeccably kept surroundings and a beautiful view of the old town.
Greg Witt (19 months ago)
Easy walk from the center of Skofja Loka for great views and the town's local history museum.
Easy walk from the center of Skofja Loka for great views and the town's local history museum.
Richard Ashcroft (19 months ago)
Loka Castle has a picturesque location and is reached by a short walk uphill from the centre. There’s a small garden with views of the castle, town and mountain backdrop. I didn’t enter the museum. A walking route heads uphill for better alpine views.
Loka Castle has a picturesque location and is reached by a short walk uphill from the centre. There’s a small garden with views of the castle, town and mountain backdrop. I didn’t enter the museum. A walking route heads uphill for better alpine views.
Brooklyn Expat (2 years ago)
Parts of the castle are being renovated. The museum is really interesting but not enough of the information is in English. Not good if you want tourists to drop 5€ to walk through it.
Parts of the castle are being renovated. The museum is really interesting but not enough of the information is in English. Not good if you want tourists to drop 5€ to walk through it.
