The purpose of this paper is to introduce a general overview of Prem Castle's complete history and to represent its current cultural and tourist importance. The paper is interdisciplinary, connecting the Faculty of History and the Faculty of Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology. It was composed with the use and interpretation of corresponding sources and literature, including cooperation with TIC Ilirska Bistrica and Aneja Rože, curator in the Regional Museum Koper, the unit of Ilirska Bistrica. The first direct mention of Castle Prem dates back to the year 1213, and during its history has had many owners and has been the object of several reconstructions, additions, and later restorations. Especially the latter enabled the castle to still exist today, which is more of an exception than the rule
in the municipality of Ilirska Bistrica. Despite not being the largest or the most important, its history nevertheless proves to be extensive and intriguing, especially for the inhabitants of Prem and the surrounding towns and villages. The knowledge about the castle and its history is growing among the general public due to several historical and archaeological
studies and pedagogic projects about the castle. Additionally, this helps preserve the cultural
heritage of the castle, village Prem, and the wider surrounding area, which finally makes the destination more popular and recognizable with tourists.
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