Postojna (; , ) is a town in the traditional region of Inner Carniola, from Trieste, in southwestern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Postojna. It includes the hamlet of Ravbarkomanda (sometimes also spelled Ravberkomanda, )

Mass grave

At Postojna there is a mass grave associated with the Second World War. The Pine Shaft Mass Grave () is southeast of Postojna, between Little Trebevnik Hill () and Big Trebevnik Hill (). It is a steep sinkhole that contains the remains of unidentified victims.

Climate

Attractions

One of Slovenia's major tourist attractions, Postojna Cave, is located near the town.

Church

The parish church in the town is dedicated to Saint Stephen and belongs to the Koper Diocese. Within the urban area of Postojna, the church dedicated to the Prophet Daniel in the hamlet of Zalog and the chapel dedicated to Saint Lazarus at the town cemetery also belong to this parish.

See also

  • Postojna Cave
  • Planina Cave
  • Predjama Castle
  • Haasberg Castle

References

  • Postojna on Geopedia