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The Top 9 Castles in Zagreb County

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 9

beautiful castles to choose from in Zagreb County. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 24, 2025

Ruins of Okić Castle

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The old town of Okić
An ancient fortress, a rare example of preserved Romanesque architecture in continental Croatia.


Okić-grad, an ancient fortress considered one of our oldest fortified cities and …

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Zelingrad Castle Ruins

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On Zelinska gora, about 5 kilometers from Sveti Ivan Zelina, is the stone fortress Zelingrad. In historical sources it is mentioned as Zelyn, Zelna, Zelnawar. It was created in three …

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Gradina Tuščak Fortress

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There are no spectacular views, but it is worth the trail because the nature is beautiful

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Samobor Castle Ruins

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A great city.
The footpath to the castle can be improved!

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Lipovec Castle Ruins

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the ruins are heavily overgrown with vegetation.

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Kerestinec Castle and Lake

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The castle dates back to the 16th century, and was rebuilt at the end of the 19th century. It had a turbulent past in World War II and the Homeland …

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Lukavec Castle

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The Old Town Lukavec is located in Lukavec village of the same name, not far from Velika Gorica. This building had a defensive function in history, but it also served …

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Žumberak Castle Ruins

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You can walk to the foot of the town if it's not wet and slippery, but I recommend leaving the car in the village and walking to the old town.

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Jakovlje Sculpture Park

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The castle and sculpture park of Jakovlje, is a sculptural colony in which many different local and foreign authors can be seen.
More about park and castle at: ulupuh.wixsite.com/jakovlje and facebook.com/JakovljeDvoracParkSkulptura

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