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Built Into the Rock Face

Photos showing Predjama Castle built in the cave mouth and rock face. The last photo shows how the castle collected its water supply. Beneath the water collector is a well to hold the water.

Predjama Castle

Predjama Castle

Predjama Castle

Predjama Castle

Predjama Castle Water Supply

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10 Comments CherryPie on Jan 12th 2016

10 Responses to “Built Into the Rock Face”

  1. ....peter:) says:
    January 13, 2016 at 3:36 am

    great shots Cherie… you couldn’t get a better foundation for a house….peter:)

  2. Ginnie says:
    January 13, 2016 at 7:11 am

    It’s amazing how over time we’ve learned to adapt to what is around us, Cherry!

  3. lisl says:
    January 13, 2016 at 9:15 am

    It must have saved a lot of building work, and was more impregnable than stonework

  4. Mandy says:
    January 13, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Oh, I really like these details! They’ve inspired my imagination no end and reminded me of a place I must blog about!

  5. London Caller says:
    January 13, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    I would love to live inside a cave!
    And I need a big wine cellar too. :)