Otocec Castle - Slovenia

by Paolo Signorini

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Otocec Castle - Slovenia

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Paolo Signorini

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The castle was first mentioned in documents in the 13th century,and the walls are said to date to 1252. Of the 30 small islets in the Krka River in this area, Otočec Castle is on the largest island, which was formed by cutting a southern channel around the castle, in order to form a moat around it.The island is linked to both banks of the river by two wooden bridges (one northern bridge and one southern bridge), so that one can drive from either the north side or the south side, straight through the islet, to the opposite side of the river. There is parking at the entrance of the northern bridge and on the islet itself, but there is no parking at the entrance to the southern bridge.Otočec Castle has now been converted into a small luxury hotel, and it also has a world–class restaurant on–site. Bradt Travel Guides calls it "one of the most famous hotels in Slovenia." It is also a member of Relais & Châteaux, which is a global fellowship of individually owned and operated luxury hotels and restaurants.There is also a boat house (located on the southern channel at the back of the castle). There is also a golf course, a castle park, and an adventure park, which includes a ropes course for children and recreational climbers on the island.

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March 16th, 2022

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