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	In the 1990s, the castle found a new use as a place for weddings and cultural events. In 2006, as the castle grew in popularity, it was connected with the historic city centre by a funicular railway.		In the 1990s, the castle found a new use as a place for weddings and cultural events. In 2006, as the castle grew in popularity, it was connected with the historic city centre by a funicular railway.

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	* Florence Cathedral.		* Florence Cathedral.
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	* Leaning Tower of Pisa.		* Leaning Tower of Pisa.
	* Neuschwanstein Castle.		* Neuschwanstein Castle.
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	* Neuschwanstein Castle.		* Neuschwanstein Castle.
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	* Parthenon.		* Parthenon.
	* Roman Colosseum.		* Roman Colosseum.
	* Sagrada Familia.		* Sagrada Familia.

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	* Edinburgh Castle.		* Edinburgh Castle.
	* Florence Cathedral.		* Florence Cathedral.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Ljubljana Castle is a medieval castle complex overlooking Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Located on Castle Hill, the dominant feature of the city skyline, ~~the castle~~ dates from the 11th century, although archaeologists believe the site was settled as far back as 1200 BC.	+	Ljubljana Castle is a medieval castle complex overlooking Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Located on Castle Hill, the dominant feature of the city skyline, it dates from the 11th century, although archaeologists believe the site was settled as far back as 1200 BC.
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−	The castle was rebuilt in the 12th century after it became the hereditary property of the Hapsburg family and the centre of the Province of Carniola. However, in the second half of the 15th century, Duke Frederick III of Hapsburg oversaw the development of a larger, circular castle. The majority of the buildings within the complex date from the 16th and 17th centuries when they were rebuilt after a devastating earthquake.	+
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−	Originally used as a military fortress, it was subsequently adopted as the seat of the Lords of Carniola in the 14th century, and as a penitentiary from the early-19th century. During the late-20th century, the castle underwent a process of renovation before reopening as a cultural venue, becoming one of Slovenia's most popular tourist attractions.	+

	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =
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	The original castle was believed to have been a wooden and stone fortification used for defensive purposes. In the 13th century, this was replaced with a stone fort and renamed Sponheim Castle.		The original castle was believed to have been a wooden and stone fortification used for defensive purposes. In the 13th century, this was replaced with a stone fort and renamed Sponheim Castle.

−	~~All~~ the ~~main buildings of~~ the ~~surviving~~ castle were ~~built or rebuilt in the 16th~~ and ~~17th centuries~~. ~~The exception is the outer~~ wall of the ~~Chapel of St. George~~, ~~which~~ was ~~consecrated in 1489~~.	+	In the 15th century, the castle structures were almost completely demolished and rebuilt. A new wall and towers were constructed at the entrance, along with a drawbridge. The chapel was also built at this time.

−	In the ~~15th century,~~ the castle ~~structures~~ were ~~almost completely demolished~~ and ~~rebuilt~~. ~~A new~~ wall ~~and towers were built at~~ the ~~entrance, along with a drawbridge~~. ~~The chapel was also built at this time~~.	+	All the main buildings of the surviving castle were built or rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries after a devastating earthquake. The exception is the outer wall of the Chapel of St. George.

	Expanding on its role as a defensive structure against Ottoman invasion as well as peasant revolt, the castle was used as an arsenal.		Expanding on its role as a defensive structure against Ottoman invasion as well as peasant revolt, the castle was used as an arsenal.
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	In the late-1960s, extensive renovation works began which were to last more than 35 years. Architects oversaw the construction of a new and steeper roof, a higher watchtower, new access routes, and a defensive corridor around the perimeter of the former fortified walls, which linked the renovated structures together.		In the late-1960s, extensive renovation works began which were to last more than 35 years. Architects oversaw the construction of a new and steeper roof, a higher watchtower, new access routes, and a defensive corridor around the perimeter of the former fortified walls, which linked the renovated structures together.

−	In the 1990s, the castle found a new use as a place for weddings and cultural events. In 2006, as the castle ~~began to grow~~ in popularity, it was connected with the historic city centre by a funicular railway.	+	In the 1990s, the castle found a new use as a place for weddings and cultural events. In 2006, as the castle grew in popularity, it was connected with the historic city centre by a funicular railway.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Ljubljana Castle is a medieval castle complex overlooking Ljubljana, the capital ~~city~~ of Slovenia. Located on Castle Hill, a dominant ~~element~~ of the city skyline, the castle ~~originally~~ dates ~~back to~~ the 11th century, although archaeologists believe ~~that settlement on~~ the site ~~traces~~ back to 1200 BC.	+	Ljubljana Castle is a medieval castle complex overlooking Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Located on Castle Hill, the dominant feature of the city skyline, the castle dates from the 11th century, although archaeologists believe the site was settled as far back as 1200 BC.

−	The castle was rebuilt in the 12th century after it became the hereditary property of the Hapsburg family and the centre of the Province of Carniola. However, in the second half of the 15th century, Duke Frederick III of Hapsburg oversaw the development of a larger, circular castle. The majority of the buildings within the complex date to the 16th and 17th centuries when they were rebuilt after a devastating earthquake.	+	The castle was rebuilt in the 12th century after it became the hereditary property of the Hapsburg family and the centre of the Province of Carniola. However, in the second half of the 15th century, Duke Frederick III of Hapsburg oversaw the development of a larger, circular castle. The majority of the buildings within the complex date from the 16th and 17th centuries when they were rebuilt after a devastating earthquake.

	Originally used as a military fortress, it was subsequently adopted as the seat of the Lords of Carniola in the 14th century, and as a penitentiary from the early-19th century. During the late-20th century, the castle underwent a process of renovation before reopening as a cultural venue, becoming one of Slovenia's most popular tourist attractions.		Originally used as a military fortress, it was subsequently adopted as the seat of the Lords of Carniola in the 14th century, and as a penitentiary from the early-19th century. During the late-20th century, the castle underwent a process of renovation before reopening as a cultural venue, becoming one of Slovenia's most popular tourist attractions.
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	= Design and construction =		= Design and construction =

−	The original castle ~~to be constructed on Castle Hill in 11th century~~ was believed to have been a wooden and ~~Stone~~ fortification used for defensive purposes.	+	The original castle was believed to have been a wooden and stone fortification used for defensive purposes. In the 13th century, this was replaced with a stone fort and renamed Sponheim Castle.

−	In the ~~13th century~~, ~~this~~ was ~~replaced by a stone fort and renamed Sponheim Castle~~.	+	All the main buildings of the surviving castle were built or rebuilt in the 16th and 17th centuries. The exception is the outer wall of the Chapel of St. George, which was consecrated in 1489.

−	~~All~~ the ~~main buildings of~~ the ~~surviving~~ castle were ~~either built or rebuilt in the 16th~~ and ~~17th centuries~~. ~~The exception is the outer walls of~~ the ~~Chapel of St. George~~, ~~which~~ was ~~consecrated in 1489~~.	+	In the 15th century, the castle structures were almost completely demolished and rebuilt. A new wall and towers were built at the entrance, along with a drawbridge. The chapel was also built at this time.

−	~~In the 15th century~~, the castle ~~structures were almost completely demolished and rebuilt. A complete wall and towers were built at the entrance, along with a drawbridge. The chapel~~ was ~~also built at this time, as well~~ as ~~additional buildings~~.	+	Expanding on its role as a defensive structure against Ottoman invasion as well as peasant revolt, the castle was used as an arsenal.

−	~~Expanding on its role at this time as a defensive structure against Ottoman invasion as well as peasant revolt, the castle was used as an arsenal.~~	+	From 1815 to 1895, during which time Slovenia was part of the Austrian Empire, the castle was used as a prison; a role it resumed temporarily during the Second World War. The viewing tower was constructed in 1848, replacing the wooden tower, and completing the architectural structure of the castle.
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−	From 1815 to 1895, during which time Slovenia was part of the Austrian Empire, the castle was used ~~for the purposes of~~ a prison; a role it resumed temporarily during the Second World War. The viewing tower was constructed in 1848, replacing the wooden tower, and completing the architectural structure of the castle.	+

	= Renovation =		= Renovation =

−	Towards the end of the 19th century, the castle began to fall into serious disrepair. This was ~~due both to~~ its age, but also because maintenance work had been neglected over the years as it gradually lost its importance as either a home of a nobleman or a fortification.	+	Towards the end of the 19th century, the castle began to fall into serious disrepair. This was, in part, because of its age, but also because maintenance work had been neglected over the years as it gradually lost its importance as either a home of a nobleman or a fortification.

−	In the 1930s, the famous Slovenian architect Joe Plenik proposed ~~the idea of~~ building a new conical parliament to replace the castle. However, his work was only realised ~~as far as~~ the redesigned remains of the fortifications.	+	In the 1930s, the famous Slovenian architect Joe Plenik proposed building a new conical parliament to replace the castle. However, his work was only realised in relation to the redesigned remains of the fortifications.

−	~~Beginning in~~ the late-1960s, extensive renovation works were to last more than 35 years. Architects oversaw the construction of a new and steeper roof, a higher watchtower, new access routes, and a ~~regulated~~ defensive corridor around the perimeter of the former fortified walls, ~~thereby linking~~ the renovated structures together.	+	In the late-1960s, extensive renovation works began which were to last more than 35 years. Architects oversaw the construction of a new and steeper roof, a higher watchtower, new access routes, and a defensive corridor around the perimeter of the former fortified walls, which linked the renovated structures together.

−	In the 1990s, the castle ~~began to be used~~ as a place for weddings and cultural events. As the castle began to grow in popularity ~~with visitors~~, ~~in 2006, the castle~~ was connected with the historic city centre ~~for the first time with~~ a funicular railway.	+	In the 1990s, the castle found a new use as a place for weddings and cultural events. In 2006, as the castle began to grow in popularity, it was connected with the historic city centre by a funicular railway.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	Expanding on its role at this time as a defensive structure against Ottoman invasion as well as peasant revolt, the castle was used as an arsenal.		Expanding on its role at this time as a defensive structure against Ottoman invasion as well as peasant revolt, the castle was used as an arsenal.

−	From 1815 to 1895, during which time Slovenia was part of the Austrian Empire, the castle was used for the purposes of a prison; a role it resumed temporarily during the Second World War.	+	From 1815 to 1895, during which time Slovenia was part of the Austrian Empire, the castle was used for the purposes of a prison; a role it resumed temporarily during the Second World War. The viewing tower was constructed in 1848, replacing the wooden tower, and completing the architectural structure of the castle.

−	In 1815, back in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austrian_Empire Austrian Empire], it became a prison, which it remained until 1895, with a hiatus between 1848 and 1868, resuming that function during World War II.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ljubljana_Castle#cite_note-LubljanaCastle-3 [3]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ljubljana_Castle#cite_note-LubljanaInfo-6 [6]] The castle's Viewing Tower dates to 1848	+	= Renovation =

−	~~As late as 1848~~ the ~~appearance~~ of the castle was ~~enhanced by the dominant watchtower replacing the wooden one~~, ~~which gave~~ the ~~present architectural ensemble~~ its ~~final form and the castle its characteristic silhouette, corrected in 1990s~~.	+	Towards the end of the 19th century, the castle began to fall into serious disrepair. This was due both to its age, but also because maintenance work had been neglected over the years as it gradually lost its importance as either a home of a nobleman or a fortification.

−	~~Because it was not a home of a ruler or another important noble person and because a fortification in~~ the ~~area was no longer required~~, the ~~castle started~~ to ~~lose its importance. The maintenance costs were too high so~~ the castle ~~began to crumble~~. ~~In the 19th century~~, ~~the castle~~ was ~~redesigned partially~~ as ~~a prison and partially~~ as ~~a military stronghold, making it less popular among~~ the ~~citizens~~.	+	In the 1930s, the famous Slovenian architect Joe Plenik proposed the idea of building a new conical parliament to replace the castle. However, his work was only realised as far as the redesigned remains of the fortifications.

−	In the ~~1930s [http://www.culture.si/w/index.php?title=Jo%C5%BEe_Ple%C4%8Dnik&action=edit&redlink=1 Joe Plenik's] idea was~~ to ~~build~~ a new ~~conical parliament to replace the castle~~, ~~but he managed to realise only Šance (redesigned remains~~ of the ~~fortifications) and~~ the ~~avenue~~.	+	Beginning in the late-1960s, extensive renovation works were to last more than 35 years. Architects oversaw the construction of a new and steeper roof, a higher watchtower, new access routes, and a regulated defensive corridor around the perimeter of the former fortified walls, thereby linking the renovated structures together.

−	~~Extensive renovation works commenced in the late 1960s; lasting more than 35 years.~~ In the 1990s, the castle began to be used as a place for weddings and cultural events.	+	In the 1990s, the castle began to be used as a place for weddings and cultural events. As the castle began to grow in popularity with visitors, in 2006, the castle was connected with the historic city centre for the first time with a funicular railway.

−	~~The recent renovation work was carried~~ out in 1964–2004 by architects [http://www.culture.si/w/index.php?title=Miha_Kerin&action=edit&redlink=1 Miha Kerin], [http://www.culture.si/w/index.php?title=Majda_Kregar&action=edit&redlink=1 Majda Kregar], and [http://www.culture.si/w/index.php?title=Edo_Ravnikar&action=edit&redlink=1 Edo Ravnikar], which gave the castle a new steeper roof, a higher watchtower, new access, and a regulated defensive corridor around the margin of the former fortified walls, linking the renovated castle structures together.	+	= Find out more =

−	At the end of 2006 the [http://www.culture.si/en/Municipality_of_Ljubljana Municipality of Ljubljana] connected the Ljubljana Castle with the historic city centre by an urban means of transport – a funicular railway.	+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

−	~~Find out more~~	+	* Building of the week series.
		+	* Conservation of the historic environment.
		+	* Edinburgh Castle.
		+	* Florence Cathedral.
		+	* Leaning Tower of Pisa.
		+	* Neuschwanstein Castle.
		+	* Parthenon.
		+	* Roman Colosseum.
		+	* Sagrada Familia.

−	~~Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki~~	+	[[Category:History]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]