The Kluže Castle
Kluže Fortress is located 4 km from Bovec in the direction of Predel Pass. The original Venetian fortress was built in the 15th century to defend against the Turks. In 1509 it was occupied by the Austrian army. In the first half of the 17th century, it was enlarged. It played an important role in the French wars and was demolished in 1797.
In 1882, a new fortress was built on the same site, and during World War I it was the headquarters of Austro-Hungarian troops.
