Grad Raka
Renaissance Raka Castle with 34 furnished rooms and a collection of over 1,500 objects; guided group visits by appointment.
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About the museum
Raka Castle, mentioned in documents as early as 1161 and explicitly in 1279 as Castrum Arch, is considered one of the oldest castles in Slovenia. It was built by the Counts of Bogen in the second half of the 12th century, and later inherited by the Counts of Andechs and the Dukes of Spanheim. The castle burned down during the peasant uprising of 1515 and was rebuilt in the Renaissance style in 1525.
In the 17th century the owners were the Lords of Verniški, later the Kajzelj family, who set up hotbeds and a pond for breeding crayfish below the castle. Between 1784 and 1825 Baron Haller von Hallerstein saved the old castle from decay and gave it a new appearance. During the Second World War it served as a military post, and between 1948 and 1998 the Sisters of Mercy lived in it.
Today the castle has been restored, and visitors can see 34 rooms with authentic furniture from the 17th to 19th centuries. The museum collection comprises over 1,500 pieces of furniture, paintings, sculptures, clocks and weapons.
Highlights
- 34 rooms with authentic 17th to 19th-century interiors
- Collection of over 1,500 pieces of furniture, paintings, sculptures, clocks and weapons
- One of the oldest castles in Slovenia
- Guided tours in Slovenian, Croatian, Russian and English
Permanent exhibition
- Muzejska zbirka gradu Raka – Visitors see 34 rooms furnished with authentic interiors from the 17th to 19th centuries; the collection comprises over 1,500 pieces of furniture, paintings, sculptures, clocks and weapons.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8.50 |
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| Reduced | €7school pupils, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | freeAdmission is free for children up to the age of 12. |
| Groups | €8.50 per personGroup of up to 20 people €180; over 20 people €180 plus €8.50 for each additional visitor. |
Prices apply to guided tours booked in advance.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Weddings / ceremonies
The castle is available for events, filming, picnics and weddings.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are offered in Slovenian, Croatian and English (Russian is also listed on the website). Visits must be booked on +386 31 303 697 or at info@gradraka.si. A tour takes 60–90 minutes. The castle can be rented for events, weddings and filming. |
