Lendava Castle

On the hill above the town is the castle, which has played an important role throughout the history of the area. It is said that in the 10th century a fortress stood where the castle stands today. However, in 1240, at the end of the Tatar Raids, the castle had already been built. The building was exposed to numerous dangers and armies. In 1712, the castle was shaped into the letter ‘L’, dedicated to King Leopold I, and has maintained that shape to this day. In the past, the building was used for different purposes: it served as a workplace but also as a place to live in and, at one point, it was used as a state school.