Stanjel is said to be the jewel of the Karst region in Slovenia.
The Romans turned the top of the hill into an ancient fort, in the Middle Ages the village expanded over the hill, and later on the settlement was enclosed by defence walls to protect it against Turks invasion.
Badly damaged during the Second World War, part of the city has been restored and is still inhabited. The oldest remains of the castle reach back into the Middle Ages.
The Karst people always had to cope with the problem of the shortage of drinking water. A proof for that is also Stanjel with its numerous stone wells built in the squares.

Great set TFS I like the last one . I think I would have cropped the top part of the 3rd one though and the left side of the 5th . IMHO I wonder what that little wooden house is used for in the 3rd? MoMac · 2011-11-22: 06:08

Wonderful report Interesting historical places Great angles, colours Thanks so much for this great trip helys · 2011-11-22: 07:13

Very interesting and beautiful scenery ، thanks for share!!!! Gerad · 2011-11-22: 08:11

Wonderful shots,very nice report~!~ mallusatish · 2011-11-22: 09:38

Really nice and I like that wider shot too. MoMac · 2011-11-22: 10:22

You captured this place beautifully! mrmeliska · 2011-11-22: 11:37

Szép helyeken jársz... #9: kőrakétatorony? xabolcs · 2011-11-22: 11:46

Wonderful report noptek · 2011-11-22: 12:35