List of castles in Croatia
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List of castle
s in Croatia
includes castles, remains (ruins) of castles and other fortifications like fortresses which use to be a castles at some point in history. A castle (from Latin
castellum) is a type of fortified structure built in Europe
(thus also in Croatia) and the Middle East
during the Middle Ages
. In its simplest terms, the definition of a castle accepted amongst academics is "a private fortified residence".
Construction and development of manors and castles on the territory of Croatia can be followed with certainty in the last two millennium - from Roman villa rusticas and palaces (like Diocletian's palace
), to medieval castles (burgs), renaissance villas-summer houses in Dubrovnik
and Dalmatia
, to baroque and historicist manors of Northern Croatia, and town villas and palaces in most bigger Croatian towns.
Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
s in Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
includes castles, remains (ruins) of castles and other fortifications like fortresses which use to be a castles at some point in history. A castle (from Latin
Latin
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castellum) is a type of fortified structure built in Europe
Europe
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(thus also in Croatia) and the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
during the Middle Ages
Middle Ages
The Middle Ages is a periodization of European history from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Middle Ages follows the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 and precedes the Early Modern Era. It is the middle period of a three-period division of Western history: Classic, Medieval and Modern...
. In its simplest terms, the definition of a castle accepted amongst academics is "a private fortified residence".
Construction and development of manors and castles on the territory of Croatia can be followed with certainty in the last two millennium - from Roman villa rusticas and palaces (like Diocletian's palace
Diocletian's Palace
Diocletian's Palace is a building in Split, Croatia, that was built by the Roman emperor Diocletian at the turn of the fourth century AD.Diocletian built the massive palace in preparation for his retirement on 1 May 305 AD. It lies in a bay on the south side of a short peninsula running out from...
), to medieval castles (burgs), renaissance villas-summer houses in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea coast, positioned at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the Adriatic, a seaport and the centre of Dubrovnik-Neretva county. Its total population is 42,641...
and Dalmatia
Dalmatia
Dalmatia is a historical region on the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. It stretches from the island of Rab in the northwest to the Bay of Kotor in the southeast. The hinterland, the Dalmatian Zagora, ranges from fifty kilometers in width in the north to just a few kilometers in the south....
, to baroque and historicist manors of Northern Croatia, and town villas and palaces in most bigger Croatian towns.
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| Bajnski Dvori Castle Bajnski Dvori Castle Bajnski Dvori Castle is a castle in the Gornje Ladanje village, Vinica municipality, Varaždin County, northern Croatia.Located in the surrounding park, near a small lake and a chapel, the castle represents a valuable example of architectural skill and historical heritage... |
Gornje Ladanje, Varaždin County Varaždin County Varaždin County is a county in northern Croatia. It is named after its county seat, the city of Varaždin.-Geography:In addition to the city of Varaždin, the county includes the towns of Ivanec, Ludbreg, Lepoglava, Novi Marof and Varaždinske Toplice, as well as 22 municipalities... |
Manor | Founded by the members of Both of Bayna, a noble family of Hungarian Hungary Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The... ancestry. Enlarged and renewed in the 19th century in the spirit of historicism Historicism (art) Historicism refers to artistic styles that draw their inspiration from copying historic styles or artisans. After neo-classicism, which could itself be considered a historicist movement, the 19th century saw a new historicist phase marked by a return to a more ancient classicism, in particular in... . |
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| Banfi Manor Banfi Manor Banfi Manor is an old building structure situated on a hill in the village of Banfi, next to the municipality seat of Štrigova in Međimurje county, northern Croatia.... |
Štrigova Štrigova Štrigova is a village and municipality in Međimurje County, in northern Croatia.-Geography and demographics:The village of Štrigova is located 19 kilometres north-west of Čakovec, the seat and largest city of Međimurje County, and approximately two kilometres south-east of the border crossing with... , Međimurje County |
Manor | 1373 | Founded by the members of Bánffy Bánffy Bánfi, Bánffy:* Bánffy family ** Katalin Bánffy, a 16th century Hungarian noblewoman, the wife of Ferenc Batthyány** Dezső Baron Bánffy de Losoncz , a Hungarian politician... , a noble family of Hungarian Hungary Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The... ancestry. Renewed recently . |
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| Bežanec Castle | This baroque castle dating from 18th century was renovated during the 1930s in the classic manner and because of that, it has become one of the most representative castles in Croatia. | ||||
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| Brod Fortress | Slavonski Brod Slavonski Brod Slavonski Brod is a city in Croatia, with a population of 59,507 in 2011. The city was known as Marsonia in the Roman Empire, and as Brod na Savi 1244–1934. It is the sixth largest city in Croatia, after Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek and Zadar. Located in the region of Slavonia, it is the... , Brod-Posavina County Brod-Posavina County Brod-Posavina County is the southern Slavonian county in Croatia. Its center is the city of Slavonski Brod and it spreads along the left bank of the Sava river, hence the name Posavina... 45°9′23"N 18°0′24"E |
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| Califfi Castle Califfi Castle Califfi Castle is a 17th century castle on the Croatian island of Ugljan , located in the town of the same name. The castle was built by the Califfi family in the 17th century. The Bercich family from Zara - Zadar acted as stewards of the castle, and the castle eventually took on their name... |
Gornje Selo, Zadar County Zadar County Zadar County is a county in Croatia, it encompasses northern Dalmatia and southeastern Lika. Its center is the city of Zadar.- Population :According to the 2001 census, Zadar County has population of 162,045... |
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| Cambi Castle Cambi Castle Cambi Castle is castle in Kaštel Kambelovac, a town within the administrative area of Kaštela in Dalmatia, Croatia.-History:Cambi Castle was built by the aristo-cratic family Cambi from Split . In 1517 brothers Jerolim and Nikola Cambi, built a castle on an islet to protect themselves and residents... |
Kaštel Kambelovac Kaštel Kambelovac Kaštel Kambelovac is a town within the administrative area of Kaštela in Dalmatia, Croatia.-The town of Kaštela:The town of Kaštela is located on the coast of the Bay of Kaštela. It has over 40 000 inhabitants, and it is the second largest town in the Split and Dalmatia County... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
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| Cetin Castle | Podcetin, Karlovac County Karlovac County Karlovac County is a county in central Croatia, with the administrative center in Karlovac.The city of Karlovac is another fort from the times of the Military Frontier... 45°08′18"N 15°43′54"E |
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| Cippico Castle Cippico Castle Cippico Castle is a castle in Kaštel Novi, a town within the administrative area of Kaštela in Dalmatia, Croatia.-History:In 1512, Pavao Antun Cippico, a nobleman from Trogir, built a fortified summer residence with inclined ground-floor walls and an adjoining fortified village for his labourers... |
Kaštel Novi Kaštel Novi Kaštel Novi is a town within the administrative area of Kaštela in Dalmatia, Croatia. Its name means New Castle.-The town of Kaštela:The town of Kaštela is located on the coast of the Bay of Kaštela. It has over 40 000 inhabitants, and it is the second largest town in the Split and Dalmatia County... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
1512 | Built as a fortified summer residence by Pavao Antun Cippico, a nobleman from Trogir Trogir Trogir is a historic town and harbour on the Adriatic coast in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, with a population of 12,995 and a total municipality population of 13,322 . The historic city of Trogir is situated on a small island between the Croatian mainland and the island of Čiovo... . |
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| Čačvina, Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
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| Čakovec Cakovec Čakovec is a city in northern Croatia, located around 90 kilometres north of Zagreb, the Croatian capital. Čakovec is both the county seat and largest city of Međimurje County, the northernmost, smallest and most densely populated Croatian county.-Population:... , Međimurje County 46°23′20"N 16°25′55"E |
Castle | Built by Count Dimitrius Csáky, after whom the city of Čakovec is named. Later owned by many other noble families, including Lacković, the Counts of Celje Counts of Celje The Counts of Cilli or Celje represent the most important medieval aristocratic and ruling house with roots and territory in present-day Slovenia.... , Ernušt, Zrinski Zrinski The Zrinski family was a Croatian noble family, influential during the period in history marked by the Ottoman wars in Europe in the Kingdom of Croatia and Hungary and in the later Austro-Hungarian Empire... , Althan and Feštetić. Outside the biggest fortification in Međimurje County, inside the main palace. |
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| Drivenik Castle Drivenik Castle Drivenik Castle is a castle in the hinterland of Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski, in the northern part of the Adriatic coast, western Croatia.The castle was mentioned by Vinodol's law code from 1288.... |
Novi Vinodolski Novi Vinodolski Novi Vinodolski is a town on the Adriatic in Croatia, located south of Crikvenica, Selce and Bribir and north of Senj. The population of Novi is 3,988, with a total of 5,131 people in the municipality .... , Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Primorje-Gorski kotar County is a county in western Croatia that includes the Bay of Kvarner and the surrounding Northern Croatian seacoast, and the mountainous region of Gorski kotar... 45°14′17"N 14°38′48"E |
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| Dubovac Castle Dubovac Castle Dubovac Castle is a castle in Karlovac, Croatia.The Dubovac Castle overlooks the Croatian city Karlovac. Square tower was probably built during the 13th century. In 15th century the castle is rebuilt in renaissance manner. The owners of the castle were various – from Slavonian nobleman family Sudar... |
Karlovac Karlovac Karlovac is a city and municipality in central Croatia. The city proper has a population of 49,082, while the municipality has a population of 59,395 inhabitants .Karlovac is the administrative centre of Karlovac County... , Karlovac County Karlovac County Karlovac County is a county in central Croatia, with the administrative center in Karlovac.The city of Karlovac is another fort from the times of the Military Frontier... |
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| Dvigrad Dvigrad Dvigrad is an abandoned medieval town in central Istria, Croatia. It is located in the Draga valley. The history of the settlement is prehistoric; it remained inhabited until the 18th century.- History :... |
Draga near Pazin Pazin Pazin is the administrative seat of Istria County in Croatia. The town has a population of 4,986 , the total Pazin municipality population is 9,227... , Istria County Istria County Istria County is the westernmost county of Croatia which includes the biggest part of the Istrian peninsula . The area of the county is called Istra in Croatian and Slovene... |
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| Đurđevac, Koprivnica-Križevci County Koprivnica-Križevci County Koprivnica-Križevci County is a county in northern Croatia. Its hyphenated name comes from two entities: the two of its largest cities, Koprivnica and Križevci.... 46°02′43"N 17°04′07"E |
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| Eltz Manor Eltz Manor Eltz Manor is a castle in Vukovar, Croatia. The 18th century manor is the location of the Vukovar City Museum.The manor was originally built between the period of 1749 to 1751 by the House of Eltz and was gradually extended over time... |
Vukovar Vukovar Vukovar is a city in eastern Croatia, and the biggest river port in Croatia located at the confluence of the Vuka river and the Danube. Vukovar is the center of the Vukovar-Syrmia County... , Vukovar-Syrmia County Vukovar-Syrmia County Vukovar-Syrmia county is the easternmost Croatian county. It includes the eastern parts of Slavonia and western parts of Syrmia regions; but also the lower Sava river basin .... 45.3575358481°N 18.9949858189°E |
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| Erdut Castle Erdut Castle Erdut Castle is a castle in Erdut, Croatia.Built in the 14th century, Erdut Castle lies on a bluff 70 meters above the Danube. The surrounding area below the bluff is completely flat, which provided an excellent view of any marauding hordes invading from the east.The settlement and castle is first... |
Erdut Erdut Erdut is a village and a municipality in eastern Croatia. It is located in the Osijek-Baranja County, eastern Slavonia, 37 km east of Osijek. The elevation of the village of Erdut is 158 m... , Osijek-Baranja County Osijek-Baranja County Osijek-Baranja county is a county in Croatia, located in northeastern Slavonia and Baranja. Its center is Osijek; other cities include Đakovo, Našice, Valpovo, Belišće, Beli Manastir.-Administrative divisions:Osijek-Baranja county is divided into:... 45.526703°N 19.064180°E |
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| Feštetić Castle Feštetić Castle Feštetić Castle is a castle in Pribislavec, a village next to the town of Čakovec, northern Croatia.It was built most probably in the 16th century and owned by the members of the Zrinski family almost till the end of the 17th century... |
Pribislavec Pribislavec Pribislavec is a village and a municipality in Međimurje County, in northern Croatia. It is located just outside Čakovec, the seat and largest city of Međimurje County, with its western-most part basically connected with the city's eastern-most part.... near Čakovec Cakovec Čakovec is a city in northern Croatia, located around 90 kilometres north of Zagreb, the Croatian capital. Čakovec is both the county seat and largest city of Međimurje County, the northernmost, smallest and most densely populated Croatian county.-Population:... , Međimurje County |
1870 | Built by count Juraj Feštetić in neo-gothic style. Today houses the Pribislavec elementary school. | ||
| Fortress Kastel Fortress Kastel Fortress Kastel is a castle in Hrvatska Kostajnica, a town in central Croatia, near the border to Bosnia and Herzegovina.The fortress was built most probably in the 14th century and owned by the members of the noble families Frankopan, Lipovečki, Tot, Benvenjud and finally Zrinski, so it is today... |
Hrvatska Kostajnica Hrvatska Kostajnica Hrvatska Kostajnica, often just Kostajnica, is a small town in central Croatia. It is located on the Una river in the Sisak-Moslavina county, south of Petrinja and Sisak and across the river from Bosanska Kostajnica in Bosnia and Herzegovina.-History:... , Sisak-Moslavina County Sisak-Moslavina County Sisak-Moslavina County is a Croatian county in eastern Central Croatia and southwestern Slavonia. It is named after the city of Sisak and the region Moslavina just across the river Sava. According to 2001 census it is inhabited by 185 thousand people.... |
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| Fortress Nehaj | Senj Senj Senj , German Zengg, Hungarian Zeng and Italian Segna) is the oldest town on the upper Adriatic, and it was founded in the time before the Romans some 3000 years ago on the hill Kuk. It was the center of the Illyrian tribe Iapydes. The current settlement is situated at the foot of the slopes Mala... , Lika-Senj County Lika-Senj County Lika-Senj county is a county in Croatia that includes most of the Lika region and some northern coastline of the Adriatic near the town of Senj, including the northern part of the Pag island... |
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| Frankopan Castle Frankopan Castle Frankopan Castle is a castle located on the southwest coast of the island Krk, in the ancient town of Krk, which is one of the oldest towns in the Adriatic, in Croatia.-History:... |
Krk Krk (town) Krk is the main settlement of the island of Krk, Croatia.-Characteristics:It is located on the southwest coast of the island and is the historical seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Krk.The city is ancient, being among the oldest in the Adriatic... , Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Primorje-Gorski kotar County is a county in western Croatia that includes the Bay of Kvarner and the surrounding Northern Croatian seacoast, and the mountainous region of Gorski kotar... |
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| Glavaš - Dinarić Fortress Glavaš - Dinaric Fortress Glavaš – Dinarić Fortress is a fortress located in the continental part of Dalmatia, Croatia. Dinarić is located below the Dinara mountain, northeast the town of Vrlika.... |
Vrlika Vrlika Vrlika is a small town and municipality in inland Dalmatia, Croatia. The closest large towns are Sinj, Knin, and Drniš. The town of Vrlika has a population of 959, while the municipality has a population of 2,705 . There are 2,670 Croatian speakers, 16 Serbian speakers and 19 speakers of other... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
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| Grižane Castle Grižane Castle Grižane Castle is a ruined castle and site near Grižane in Vinodol, in the northern part of the Adriatic coast, western Croatia.In the medieval age it was a strategic point in Vinodol valley, but it was damaged in an earthquake in 1323. Its owners were the members of Frankopan family.... |
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| Gvozdansko Castle Gvozdansko Castle Gvozdansko Castle is a castle in Gvozdansko village, between the towns of Dvor and Glina and not far from Zrin Castle, in Sisak-Moslavina county, central Croatia.-History:... |
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| Hreljin Castle Hreljin Castle Hreljin Castle is a castle in Hreljin, Croatia.... |
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| Ilok Castle Ilok Castle Ilok Castle is a castle in Ilok, eastern Croatia.... |
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| Kamerlengo Castle Kamerlengo Castle Kamerlengo is a castle and fortress in Trogir, Croatia. It was built by the Republic of VeniceThe castle was built in the mid-15th century by Marin Radoj as part of an expansion of the Veriga Tower, built on the site in the late 14th century. It is used as a location for performances during the... |
Trogir Trogir Trogir is a historic town and harbour on the Adriatic coast in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, with a population of 12,995 and a total municipality population of 13,322 . The historic city of Trogir is situated on a small island between the Croatian mainland and the island of Čiovo... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... 43°30′55"N 16°14′51"E |
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| Kaštilac Kaštilac Kaštilac was a fortress of a Benedictine Monastery in located by the Adriatic Sea in central Dalmatia, and is now a settlement in Kaštel Gomilica, located in the central part of Split-Dalmatia county, Croatia... |
Kaštel Gomilica Kaštel Gomilica Kaštel Gomilica is a town within the administrative area of Kaštela in Dalmatia, Croatia.-The town of Kaštela:The town of Kaštela is located on the coast of the Bay of Kaštela. It has over 40 000 inhabitants, and it is the second largest town in the Split and Dalmatia County... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
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| Klenovnik Castle Klenovnik Castle Klenovnik is the biggest Croatian castle. First mentioning of the castle dates back in 13th century when the Hungarian-Croatian king Bela IV takes it away from Pochun and gives it to then ruler of town Varaždin. In the late 17 th century, king Maksimilijan sells this castle for 20 000 forint to... |
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| Klis Fortress Klis Fortress The Klis Fortress is a medieval fortress situated above a village bearing the same name, near the city of Split, in central Dalmatia, Croatia. From its origin as a small stronghold built by the ancient Illyrian tribe Dalmatae, becoming a royal castle that was the seat of many Croatian kings, to... |
Klis Klis Klis is a village located around a mountain fortress bearing the same name. It is located in central Dalmatia, Croatia, located just northeast of Solin and Split near the eponymous mountain pass... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
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| Knin Fortress Knin Fortress Knin Fortress is a partially ruined fortress located just above Knin, Croatia. It is one of the biggest and most significant defensive strongholds, and a historical town in the Šibenik-Knin county in the Dalmatian hinterland. The construction of the fortress started as early as 9th century, while... |
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| Lovrijenac Lovrijenac Fort Lovrijenac or St. Lawrence Fortress, often called "Dubrovnik's Gibraltar", is a fortress and theater located outside the western wall of the city of Dubrovnik in Croatia, 37 m above sea level. Famous for its plays and importance in resisting Venetian rule, it overshadows the two entrances to... |
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| Maruševec Castle Maruševec Castle Maruševec is castle located in the municipality of the same name within Varaždin County, Croatia. The castle dates back to 1547. In the 19th century it was described as having a square, lowland fortress with entrenchments, four circular towers and one square one, entered across a wooden... |
Maruševec Maruševec Maruševec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 6,757 inhabitants, the absolute majority of which are Croats.-Notable buildings:*Maruševec Castle... , Varaždin County Varaždin County Varaždin County is a county in northern Croatia. It is named after its county seat, the city of Varaždin.-Geography:In addition to the city of Varaždin, the county includes the towns of Ivanec, Ludbreg, Lepoglava, Novi Marof and Varaždinske Toplice, as well as 22 municipalities... |
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| Medvedgrad Medvedgrad Medvedgrad is a medieval fortified town located on the south slopes of Medvednica mountain, approximately halfway from the Croatian capital Zagreb to the mountain top Sljeme. For defensive purposes it was built on a hill, Mali Plazur, that is a spur of the main ridge of the mountain that overlooks... |
Zagreb Zagreb Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city... , City of Zagreb 45°52′11"N 15°56′28"E |
Castle | 1249–1254 | Built on southern hillside of mountain Medvednica Medvednica Medvednica is a mountain in central Croatia, just north of Zagreb and marking the southern border of the historic region of Zagorje. The highest peak, at 1,035 m, is Sljeme. Most of the area of Medvednica is a nature park , a type of preservation lesser than a national park... as a defense from Tatars Tatars Tatars are a Turkic speaking ethnic group , numbering roughly 7 million.The majority of Tatars live in the Russian Federation, with a population of around 5.5 million, about 2 million of which in the republic of Tatarstan.Significant minority populations are found in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan,... , who had pillaged Zagreb in 1242. Severely damaged by earthquake in 1590 and described as a ruin by the late 17th century. Renovated in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. |
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| Milengrad Milengrad Milengrad is a mediaeval castle situated 2 km northwest from Zajezda village, in Budinščina municipality, Krapina-Zagorje county, Croatia.-Name:... |
Budinščina Budinšcina Budinščina is a village and municipality in the Krapina-Zagorje county in Croatia. According to the 2001 census, there are 2,793 inhabitants in the area, absolute majority which are Croats.Milengrad castle is located in the municipality.... municipality, Krapina-Zagorje County Krapina-Zagorje County Krapina-Zagorje county is a county in northern Croatia. It encompasses most of the historic region called Hrvatsko Zagorje.The Krapina-Zagorje county is a candidate for being the most idyllic county in Croatia: the many villages and small towns spread out across the hillsides are perfect for... |
13th century | Built in the Ivanšćica Ivanšćica Ivanšćica, also sometimes spelled Ivanščica and Ivančica, is a mountain in northern Croatia. The highest peak is the eponymous Ivanšćica at .The rivers of Bednja, Lonja, Krapina and Veliki potok rise and flow in the area.... mountain as a defense from Mongols Mongols Mongols ) are a Central-East Asian ethnic group that lives mainly in the countries of Mongolia, China, and Russia. In China, ethnic Mongols can be found mainly in the central north region of China such as Inner Mongolia... , property of Cseszneky, Herkffy and Patachich families, described as a ruin by the late 17th century. Hungarian name: Milen vára. |
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| Mirabella Fortress (Peovica) Mirabella Fortress (Peovica) Mirabella Fortress is a fortress located above town of Omiš in Split-Dalmatia county, in Dalmatia, Croatia.Mirabella or Peovica is a Romanesque fortress, built in 13th century above the town of Omiš. Mirabela was a reliable hideout for the Omiš pirates who used to retreat into the safety of the... |
Omiš Omiš Omiš is a town and port in the Dalmatia region of Croatia, and is a municipality in the Split-Dalmatia County. The town is situated approximately south-east of Croatia's second largest city, Split. Its location is where the emerald-green Cetina River meets the Adriatic Sea... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
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| Monkodonja Monkodonja Monkodonja is a hill fort occupied about 1800-1200 BC during the Bronze Age, located near the city of Rovinj in the Croatian region of Istria.-History:... |
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| Nečven Nečven Fort Nečven or Nečven city is a medieval Croatian fortress from the 14th century, and one of the most important fortified buildings in Croatia in terms of size and degree of preservation... |
Promina Promina, Croatia Promina is a municipality in Šibenik-Knin county, Croatia. Oklaj is the administration centre of the municipality.-Population:In the 2011 census, it had the following settlements:* Bobodol, population 22* Bogatić, population 20* Čitluk, population 113... , Šibenik-Knin County Šibenik-Knin County Šibenik-Knin County is a county in Croatia, located in north-central Dalmatia. Its center is Šibenik; other notable towns are Knin, Drniš and Skradin.... |
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| Nesactium Nesactium Nesactium was an ancient fortified town of the Histrii tribe. Its ruins are located in southern Istria, Croatia, between the village of Muntić and Valtura.-History:... |
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| Novigrad Castle Novigrad Castle Novigrad Castle is a castle above Novigrad in Zadar County, Croatia.... |
Novigrad Novigrad, Zadar County Novigrad is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Zadar County. According to the 2001 census, there are 2,368 inhabitants, absolute majority which are Croats.- History :... , Zadar County Zadar County Zadar County is a county in Croatia, it encompasses northern Dalmatia and southeastern Lika. Its center is the city of Zadar.- Population :According to the 2001 census, Zadar County has population of 162,045... |
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| Novigrad na Dobri Novigrad na Dobri Novigrad na Dobri is a village in Karlovac County, Croatia. The name means Novigrad on the Dobra river.Across the river Dobra, there is a 14th-century castle that once belonged to the Croatian noble family Frankopan.... |
Novigrad na Dobri Novigrad na Dobri Novigrad na Dobri is a village in Karlovac County, Croatia. The name means Novigrad on the Dobra river.Across the river Dobra, there is a 14th-century castle that once belonged to the Croatian noble family Frankopan.... , Karlovac County Karlovac County Karlovac County is a county in central Croatia, with the administrative center in Karlovac.The city of Karlovac is another fort from the times of the Military Frontier... 45°28′55"N 15°27′10"E |
Castle | This castle once belonged to the famous Croatian family Frankopan, but after the death of its owner, Fran Krsto Frankopan, it was robbed by Austrian general Herbstein. He later sold it to the knights of the catholic Order of Malta who kept it under their rule until 1746. After them, the owners of the castle became the Croatian noble family Patačić and the members of this family lived in the castle until the beginning of 20.th century. During the World War II, Novigrad na Dobri was seriously damaged but the enchanting beauty of its ruins still gives proof of its rich history. | ||
| Novi Zrin Novi Zrin Novi Zrin was a fortress of family Zrinski built in the northernmost part of Croatia on the mouth of river Mura into Drava between 1661-1664.... |
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| Opeka Manor Opeka Manor Opeka Manor is a castle in the Vinica municipality, Varaždin county, northern Croatia.Located in the surrounding park with a large arboretum, the manor is situated below the Macelj forest in the northern part of Hrvatsko Zagorje historic region... |
Vinica Vinica, Varaždin County Vinica is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 3,747 inhabitants: an "absolute" majority of which are Croats.... , Varaždin County Varaždin County Varaždin County is a county in northern Croatia. It is named after its county seat, the city of Varaždin.-Geography:In addition to the city of Varaždin, the county includes the towns of Ivanec, Ludbreg, Lepoglava, Novi Marof and Varaždinske Toplice, as well as 22 municipalities... 46°19′30"N 16°08′52"E |
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| Oršić Castle in Gornja Stubica Oršić Castle in Gornja Stubica Oršić Castle is a baroque castle in the Gornja Stubica municipality, Krapina-Zagorje County, northwestern Croatia.-History:It was built in 1756 by Croatian count Krsto Oršić // on the site of a previous fortress from the Middle Ages and designed in L-shaped ground plan... |
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| Ozalj Castle Ozalj Castle Ozalj Castle is a castle in Ozalj, Croatia.The Ozalj fortress, located on the stone cliff perched above the Kupa river, is one of the best known fortifications of this type in Croatia. It is a very old stronghold which has been converted into a castle. The popularity of this castle is because this... |
Ozalj Ozalj Ozalj is a town in central Croatia, located north of Karlovac and southwest of Jastrebarsko, on the Kupa river. It is close to Žumberak in the north and the border with Slovenia in the northwest, with Metlika being the closest Slovenian town.-Population:... , Karlovac County Karlovac County Karlovac County is a county in central Croatia, with the administrative center in Karlovac.The city of Karlovac is another fort from the times of the Military Frontier... 45°36′51"N 15°28′14"E |
The oldest part of the castle, Zrinski Palace, was built by Nikola Šubić Zrinski Nikola Šubic Zrinski Nikola Šubić Zrinski , was a Croatian nobleman and general in service of Habsburg Monarchy, ban of Croatia from 1542 to 1556, and member of the Zrinski noble family... ten years before his death at the Battle of Szigetvár Battle of Szigetvár The Siege of Szigetvár or Battle of Szigeth was a siege of the Szigeth Fortress in Baranya which blocked Suleiman's line of advance towards Vienna in 1566 AD... . His son Juraj IV Zrinski Juraj IV Zrinski Juraj IV Zrinski , , was a Croatian count, a member of the Zrinski noble family.-Life:... built the entry tower in 1599. The castle was renewed and repaired by count Theodor Batthyani (died 1813). |
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| Pejačević Castle in Našice | Našice Našice Našice is a town in the Osijek-Baranja county of Croatia, population 7,894 , total municipality population 16,228 . It is located on the northern slopes of Krndija Mountain in eastern Slavonia, 51 km southwest of Osijek; elevation 157 m.... , Osijek-Baranja county Osijek-Baranja County Osijek-Baranja county is a county in Croatia, located in northeastern Slavonia and Baranja. Its center is Osijek; other cities include Đakovo, Našice, Valpovo, Belišće, Beli Manastir.-Administrative divisions:Osijek-Baranja county is divided into:... |
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| Pejačević Castle in Retfala | Retfala, suburb of Osijek Osijek Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 83,496 in 2011. It is the largest city and the economic and cultural centre of the eastern Croatian region of Slavonia, as well as the administrative centre of Osijek-Baranja county... , Osijek-Baranja County Osijek-Baranja County Osijek-Baranja county is a county in Croatia, located in northeastern Slavonia and Baranja. Its center is Osijek; other cities include Đakovo, Našice, Valpovo, Belišće, Beli Manastir.-Administrative divisions:Osijek-Baranja county is divided into:... |
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| Pejačević Castle in Virovitica Pejačević Castle in Virovitica Pejačević Castle in Virovitica is a late-baroque - neoclassicistic castle in the town of Virovitica, Virovitica–Podravina County, northern Croatia... |
Virovitica Virovitica Virovitica is a Croatian town near the Croatian-Hungarian border. It is situated near the Drava river and belongs to the historic region of Slavonia. Virovitica has a population of 14,663, with 21,327 people in the municipality... , Virovitica-Podravina County Virovitica-Podravina County Virovitica-Podravina county is a northern Slavonian county in Croatia. Its county seat is in Virovitica and it includes the area around the Drava river, hence the name Podravina... |
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| Prandau-Normann Castle Prandau-Normann Castle Prandau-Normann Castle or Valpovo Castle is a palace or castle in Valpovo, Croatia.It was owned by the noble Prandau-Normann family from the baroque period.... |
Valpovo Valpovo Valpovo is a town in Slavonia, Croatia. It is close to the Drava river in the region of Slavonia, northwest of Osijek. The population of Valpovo is 7,396, with a total of 11,570 in the municipality.-Demographics:... , Osijek-Baranja County Osijek-Baranja County Osijek-Baranja county is a county in Croatia, located in northeastern Slavonia and Baranja. Its center is Osijek; other cities include Đakovo, Našice, Valpovo, Belišće, Beli Manastir.-Administrative divisions:Osijek-Baranja county is divided into:... 45°39′33"N 18°24′55"E |
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| Potravlje Fortress Potravlje Fortress Potravlje Fortress is a medieval fortress located near a village of Potravlje, 15 km northwest of Sinj, Croatia.... |
Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
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| Prozor Fortress Prozor Fortress Prozor Fortress is a medieval fortress situated in the continental part of Split-Dalmatia county, in inland Dalmatia, just above the town of Vrlika in Croatia... |
Built by the Hrvatinić family House of Hrvatinic Hrvatinić dynasty was a medieval Bosnian/Croatian noble house which ruled over various parts of Bosnia, Croatia and Dalmatia between the 13th century and the 15th century.... , the fortress was captured by the Turks in 1523. The Turks held the fortress for two centuries, until they were expelled by the Venetians. |
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| Ribnik Castle | Ribnik Ribnik Ribnik is a village and a municipality in western Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated in the western part of the Republika Srpska entity and the southern part of the Bosanska Krajina region... , Karlovac County Karlovac County Karlovac County is a county in central Croatia, with the administrative center in Karlovac.The city of Karlovac is another fort from the times of the Military Frontier... |
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| Ružica Castle | Orahovica Orahovica Orahovica is a town in Slavonia, Croatia. It is situated on the slopes of the mountain Papuk and positioned on the state road D2 Varaždin-Koprivnica-Našice-Osijek.-Economy:... , Virovitica-Podravina County Virovitica-Podravina County Virovitica-Podravina county is a northern Slavonian county in Croatia. Its county seat is in Virovitica and it includes the area around the Drava river, hence the name Podravina... |
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| Samobor Castle Samobor castle Samobor Castle is now ruin on the hill Tepec in town Samobor in Croatia. He lies only 10 minutes walk from the city centre, there are still visible remains of the moat, the massive entrance and most of the walls who still standing.... |
Samobor Samobor Samobor is a town in the Zagreb County, Croatia. It is part of the Zagreb metropolitan area.-Geography:Samobor is located west of Zagreb, between the eastern slopes of the Samoborsko gorje , in the Sava River valley.-Population:... , Zagreb County Zagreb County Zagreb County is a county in central Croatia. It surrounds – but does not contain – the nation's capital Zagreb, which is a separate territorial unit. For that reason, it is often nicknamed "Zagreb ring"... 45°47′56"N 15°41′53"E |
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| Sokolac Castle Sokolac Castle Sokolac Castle is a castle in Brinje, Croatia. It is named after the Croatian word for hawk , which appears on the town's coat of arms.-History:It dates back to medieval times, while the town was held by the noble Frankopan and Gorjanski families... |
Brinje Brinje Brinje is a municipality in Lika-Senj County, Croatia, located about 35 miles from Gospić. According to 2001 census, Brinje had 4,108 inhabitants, out of which 92% were Croats. The municipality is part of Lika.... , Lika-Senj County Lika-Senj County Lika-Senj county is a county in Croatia that includes most of the Lika region and some northern coastline of the Adriatic near the town of Senj, including the northern part of the Pag island... |
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| Starigrad Fortress (Fortica) Starigrad Fortress (Fortica) Starigrad Fortress is a fortress located above town of Omiš in Split-Dalmatia county, in Dalmatia, Croatia.Starigrad or Fortica fortress was built in 15th century above the town of Omiš. Starigrad Fortress was built primarily for defending from Turks.... |
Omiš Omiš Omiš is a town and port in the Dalmatia region of Croatia, and is a municipality in the Split-Dalmatia County. The town is situated approximately south-east of Croatia's second largest city, Split. Its location is where the emerald-green Cetina River meets the Adriatic Sea... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
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| St. Nicholas Fortress St. Nicholas Fortress St. Nicholas Fortress is a fortress located in the town of Šibenik, one of the oldest native Croatian towns on the eastern shores of the Adriatic, in central Dalmatia, Croatia.-History:In the town of Šibenik there are four fortresses:... |
Šibenik Šibenik Šibenik is a historic town in Croatia, with population of 51,553 . It is located in central Dalmatia where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea... , Šibenik-Knin County Šibenik-Knin County Šibenik-Knin County is a county in Croatia, located in north-central Dalmatia. Its center is Šibenik; other notable towns are Knin, Drniš and Skradin.... |
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| Preko Preko Preko is a municipality in Croatia in the Zadar county. According to the 2001 census, there are 3,871 inhabitants, 87% which are Croats.Sitting in the mountains above Preko, is the castle of St Michael, once the seat of the noble Stipanov dynasty. The ruins look out across the Adriatic Sea to... , Zadar County Zadar County Zadar County is a county in Croatia, it encompasses northern Dalmatia and southeastern Lika. Its center is the city of Zadar.- Population :According to the 2001 census, Zadar County has population of 162,045... 44°04′19"N 15°09′35"E |
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| Tkalec Manor Tkalec Manor Tkalec Manor is a baroque building structure situated next to the village of Štrigova in Međimurje county, northern Croatia.It was built in the mid-eighteenth century and first owned by the members of the Pauline Catholic Order in Štrigova, until their order was abolished by the Croato-Hungarian... |
Štrigova Štrigova Štrigova is a village and municipality in Međimurje County, in northern Croatia.-Geography and demographics:The village of Štrigova is located 19 kilometres north-west of Čakovec, the seat and largest city of Međimurje County, and approximately two kilometres south-east of the border crossing with... , Međimurje County |
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| Trakošćan Castle | Bednja Bednja Bednja is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county , and also a river in northern Croatia. According to the 2001 census, there are 4,765 inhabitants, the majority of Croat descent.... , Varaždin County Varaždin County Varaždin County is a county in northern Croatia. It is named after its county seat, the city of Varaždin.-Geography:In addition to the city of Varaždin, the county includes the towns of Ivanec, Ludbreg, Lepoglava, Novi Marof and Varaždinske Toplice, as well as 22 municipalities... 46°15′33"N 15°57′00"E |
Castle | Drašković family House of Draškovic The House of Drašković, also spelled Draskovich in English, is one of the oldest Croatian noble families, originally descended from lower-rank nobility of the Lika region.There are no reliable data on them before the 15th century... occupied the castle until the early 20th century. |
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| Trsat Castle Trsat Castle Trsat Castle is a castle in Trsat, Croatia. It is thought that the castle lies at the exact spot of an ancient Illyrian and Roman fortress. The Croatian noble Vuk Krsto Frankopan is buried in one of the churches. The Trsat castle was completely reconstructed and renovated in the 19th century when... |
Rijeka Rijeka Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third largest city in Croatia . It is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,735 inhabitants... , Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Primorje-Gorski kotar County is a county in western Croatia that includes the Bay of Kvarner and the surrounding Northern Croatian seacoast, and the mountainous region of Gorski kotar... |
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| Tvrdalj Castle Tvrdalj Castle Tvrdalj Castle is a castle in Stari Grad, on the island of Hvar, Croatia.Tvrdalj is the fortified summer residence of Petar Hektorović, the Croatian poet . During the 16th century, the island of Hvar came under attack from the Ottoman Turks... |
Stari Grad Stari Grad -Bosnia and Herzegovina:* Stari Grad, Sarajevo, a municipality in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina-Croatia:* Stari Grad, Hvar, a town on the island of Hvar, Croatia* Starigrad, several toponyms in Croatia-Republic of Macedonia:... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... |
Fortified summer palace of the poet Petar Hektorović Petar Hektorovic Petar Hektorović was a Croatian writer.Hektorović was born and died in Stari Grad, Hvar. He was a poet and collector of Hvar's fishermen songs, and an important figure of the Renaissance period in Croatian literature... |
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| Veliki Bukovec Castle Veliki Bukovec Castle Veliki Bukovec is castle located in the municipality of the same name within Varaždin County, Croatia. The castle dates back to 1745 and has historically belonged to the House of Drašković.... |
Veliki Bukovec Veliki Bukovec Veliki Bukovec is a village and municipality in Croatia in the Varaždin county. According to the 2001 census, there are 1,578 inhabitants, the overwhelming majority of which are Croats.- References :... , Varaždin County Varaždin County Varaždin County is a county in northern Croatia. It is named after its county seat, the city of Varaždin.-Geography:In addition to the city of Varaždin, the county includes the towns of Ivanec, Ludbreg, Lepoglava, Novi Marof and Varaždinske Toplice, as well as 22 municipalities... |
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| Veliki Tabor Castle Veliki Tabor Castle Veliki Tabor is a fortress and museum in northwest Croatia, dating from the 16th century.Most of it was built by the Croatian noble family Rattkay, in whose ownership it remained till 1793.... |
Desinić Desinic Desinić is a village and municipality in the Krapina-Zagorje County in Croatia. According to the 2001 census, there are 3,478 inhabitants in the area, absolute majority which are Croats.-See also:* Veliki Tabor Castle... , Krapina-Zagorje County Krapina-Zagorje County Krapina-Zagorje county is a county in northern Croatia. It encompasses most of the historic region called Hrvatsko Zagorje.The Krapina-Zagorje county is a candidate for being the most idyllic county in Croatia: the many villages and small towns spread out across the hillsides are perfect for... 46°09′17"N 15°39′05"E |
Castle | Perched on top of a hill, at an altitude of 334 m (1,095.8 ft), the castle had many owners, among them Ratkaj family and Oton Iveković Oton Ivekovic Oton Iveković was one of the foremost Croatian painters. He graduated from the Vienna Academy of Painting. He later taught at the Zagreb Academy of Fine Arts. Iveković largely concerned himself with historical topics as well as some religious themes... , a Croatian painter. Today it houses several art and antique collections. |
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| Vitturi Castle Vitturi Castle The Vitturi Castle is a 15th-century castle in Kaštel Lukšić, a town within the administrative area of Kaštela in Dalmatia, Croatia.-History:Vitturi Castle was built by the aristocratic family Vitturi from Trogir, at the end of the 15th century.... |
Kaštel Lukšić Kaštel Lukšic Kaštel Lukšić is a town within the administrative area of Kaštela in Dalmatia, Croatia.-The town of Kaštela:The town of Kaštela is located on the coast of the Bay of Kaštela. It has over 40 000 inhabitants, and it is the second largest town in the Split and Dalmatia County... , Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County Split-Dalmatia County is the central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia. The administrative center is Split. The population of the county is 455,242... 43.555°N 16.368°E |
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| Zrin Castle Zrin Castle Zrin Castle is a ruined castle located in the village of Zrin, south of the town of Sisak in central Croatia.-History:The castle was first mentioned in the 13th century as a fortress ruled by the Babonić clan. Later it was possessed by the members of Iločki family... |
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| Zrinski-Frankopan Castle | Severin na Kupi Severin na Kupi Severin na Kupi is a village in Croatia. It is part of Vrbovsko in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. It is connected by the D3 highway.-References:... , Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Primorje-Gorski Kotar County Primorje-Gorski kotar County is a county in western Croatia that includes the Bay of Kvarner and the surrounding Northern Croatian seacoast, and the mountainous region of Gorski kotar... 45°25′17"N 15°10′08"E |
Castle | 16th century | Castle (palace) with the park in Severin na Kupi was the estate of an aristocrat family Frankopan. The castle was first mentioned in 1558. It is one store building with square ground plan and internal yard and halls with arcades, and outside corner cylindrical towers. There is the part around the castle with a chapel St. Florian. Today's Baroque palace is result of ample reconstruction made in 1803 by owner of that time Count John Oršia. |
See also
- List of castles
- Military history of CroatiaMilitary history of CroatiaThe military history of Croatia includes the history of wars, battles and all military affairs fought in the territory of modern Croatia and the military history of the Croats regardless of political geography.- Croatian principalities:...
- Walls of DubrovnikWalls of DubrovnikThe Walls of Dubrovnik are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the citizens of the afterward proclaimed maritime city-state of Dubrovnik , situated in southern Croatia, since the city's founding prior to the 7th century as a Byzantium castrum on a rocky island...
- Walls of StonWalls of StonThe Walls of Ston are a series of defensive stone walls, originally more than long, that surrounded and protected the city of Ston, in Dalmatia, part of the Republic of Ragusa, in what is now southern Croatia....