Perched in the centre of the Krka River and reached via a wooden bridge, Otočec Castle, 1.5km east of Otočec village, showcases both late-Gothic and Renaissance influences. The castle consists of two wings and an entrance block connected by a pentagonal wall with four squat, rounded towers with conical roofs at each end. Although the castle is now a hotel and restaurant, nonguests can admire it from the courtyard terrace cafe.
Otočec Castle
Southeastern Slovenia
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