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Trakošćan Castle
Castle above a lake
A romantic castle on a wooded hill above a Zagorje lake, with furnished rooms and walks.
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Image courtesy of © Miroslav.vajdic · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Trakošćan Castle
Trakošćan Castle crowns a wooded hill above a lake in Zagorje, one of Croatia’s most romantic sights. Its oldest layers date from the 13th century, and from the 16th century until 1945 it belonged to the Drašković family, who turned the fortress into a residence in the 19th century and landscaped the park around it. Inside are furnished rooms with portraits and arms; outside, paths circle the lake. Tickets are sold at the museum reception, audio guides come in English, and the gravel paths and old stairs call for sensible shoes.
Our take
- Lakeside hilltop castle
- Portraits and arms
- Walks around the lake
- Address
- Trakošćan 4, 42250 Lepoglava
Trakošćan, the Balkans - Phone
- +385 42 796 281
- Website
- trakoscan.hr
- Our city guide
- On our Zagreb guide
- Price guide
- Ticket (sights price guide)
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Trakošćan Castle before you go.
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