Prestranek (; german: Pröstranegg, it, Prestrane) is a settlement south of Postojna in the

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region of

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Prestranek Castle

Prestranek is the location of Prestranek Castle, also known as the Edling Manor ( sl, Edlingov dvorec), an estate first mentioned in written sources in 1581. In 1728 it was bought by

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and managed together with the Lipica stud farm. It operated as a royal farm until the

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, when it was taken over by the army. After the

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it was again revived as part of the Lipica Estate. In the 1990s it was privatized, and it now operates as an

equestrian centre An equestrian facility is created and maintained for the purpose of accommodating, training or competing equids, especially horses. Based on their use, they may be known as a barn, stables, or riding hall and may include commercial operations desc ...

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* ttp://www.gradprestranek.si/ Prestranek Castle Equestrian Centre site Populated places in the Municipality of Postojna {{Postojna-geo-stub