Ribnica Castle & Museum


Ribnica Castle was originally built in the 11th century and expanded over hundreds of years. Only a small section – a Renaissance wall and two towers – survived bombings during WWII. Today the castle is set in lovely parkland and houses a small museum detailing the traditional crafts of the area plus an interesting exhibition on local witch trials from the 15th century.


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