Visiting exhibition: Krapina Neanderthals

Bled Castle is hosting a visiting exhibition Krapina Neanderthals, designed by the Krapina Neanderthal Museum, as the first collaboration project of two major cultural institutions specializing in preserving history and heritage.

Bled Castle is known for its rich history and museum collections that take visitors through the dynamic history of Bled, from the first settlers to the present day. In 2024, the castle, one of Slovenia’s iconic cultural monuments, received the Živa Award for Best Slavic Heritage Site in recognition of its exceptional value and significance in the broader European context.

The Krapina Neanderthal Museum, situated near the Hušnjakovo Hill in Krapina, Croatia, is dedicated to preserving and researching one of Europe's most important archaeological sites, dating back 130,000 years. In 2015, the Museum was awarded the European Heritage Label for its contribution to preserving and exploring shared European history.

The Krapina Neanderthals exhibition was designed by Jurica Sabol, Director of the Museums of Hrvatsko Zagorje. Visitors to Bled Castle will enjoy the amazing presentation of the life and culture of the Neanderthal man and fossil remains of prehistoric animals.

The exhibition is a unique opportunity to acquire a better understanding of the historical and cultural connections between Slovenia and Croatia and their shared roots.