Karst museum

Predjama Castle treasure consists of valuable objects: a chalice, three goblets, cup with a cover, cup, windmill cup, salt cellar and two candlesticks. Silver objects, coated with gold, are lavishly decorated with floral motifs and other figurations. In terms of form and style they belong to the last quarter of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century.

Predjama treasure tells a story about social life, which took place near a candle-lit table full of food and drinks.

The best known among the knights of Jama Castle was Erazem of the Cave. He lived in the second half of the 15th century. He was so daring and eager to fight that the Emperor himself became his enemy and sent an army against him. Because of the exceptional position of the castle and the cave tunnels that facilitated the supply of food and water, the siege had no effect on the strongly fortified castle. It was only betrayal by one of his servants that proved fatal for Erazem.

As it often happens in history, Erasmus' life ended because he was betrayed by someone who was close to him - his personal servant.