Tabor above Cerovo is one of the few remaining anti-Ottoman fortifications in Slovenia, preserved to this day. It was built at the end of the 15th 15th century on a scenic hill near Županova Jama (Mayor’s cave); it is among the smaller fortifications. The church dedicated to St. Nicholas was originally built around the 13th century, likely on the remnants of a Roman fort. In the late 15th century, farmers built walls around it for protection against Turkish invasions. The fortification served not only as a safeguard for lives but also as a storage for food and other valuables of the farmers.
Access inside the fortified walls was possible only via a wooden bridge. The wall comprises three defensive towers, providing an improved overview of the surroundings. Numerous shooting slits, arranged on two levels, had a primarily defensive function and were intended for the use of bows, crossbows, and gunpowder weapons.
In written sources, the church of St. Nicholas was first mentioned in 1526, but its Romanesque design suggests that it had been built in the 13th century. Its current form dates to 1702. The interior of St. Nicholas’ church is adorned with frescoes from the early 16th century. A special feature is the triumphal arch wall rich in frescoes, the work of the group led by Tomaž of Senj.
After its adaptation in 1999, Tabor above Cerovo became one of the most important cultural-historical monuments in Slovenia.
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