Medija Castle
Settlement in Slovenia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Medija Castle (Slovene: Medijski grad, Grad Medija, ‹See Tfd›German: Schloss Gallenegg[1]) is a castle ruin located in the southern part of the settlement of Podlipovica, west of Izlake, in the Municipality of Zagorje ob Savi, central-eastern Slovenia.[2] The castle and its stables were destroyed by the Yugoslav Partisans during World War II. The castle chapel was later restored and now serves as a venue for plays, concerts, and other cultural events, as well as weddings.
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The castle is best known as the supposed resting place of the polymath Johann Weikhard von Valvasor (Slovene: Janez Vajkard Valvasor), whose parents owned the estate, and who also spent his childhood at the castle.[3]
Restored castle chapel
Castle stable ruins
Castle courtyard
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