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Trakošćan Castle

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Location: Varaždin, Croatia

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1. Trakošćan Castle – Pusti Duh Mountain Hut loop from Trakošćan

10.6km

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430m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Zoran Sunjic

May 30, 2020

Trakošćan was built in the late 13th century as part of the defence fortification network of northwestern Croatia. It was a small fortress serving as an observation post overlooking the road from Ptuj towards the Bednja valley. Trakošćan was mentioned for the first time in 1334. The first known owners of Trakošćan were the Counts of Celjski, who also ruled over the entire Zagorje principality.

During the 18th century the castel was largely neglected and in the first half of the 19th century the family again took interest in the castle, but now the castle reflected the spirit of the new age, a romantic return to nature and family traditions. At this time the castle was restored and turned into a residential dwelling modelled on German romantic castles. The same romantic features can be observed in the restored park and artificial lake.
Members of family Drašković left the castle in 1944 and the castle was then nationalised. In 1953 museum was established with it’s permenant display. Museum is owned by Republic of Croatia.
Since 1954, valuable preserved museum objects placed in the castle are available to visitors.

The forest around the lake and the landscaped area of the park are protected and preserved parts of the once large estate of the Counts Drašković that form a historical and natural whole. The park-forest is rich in diverse flora and fauna.
In the immediate vicinity of the castle is located the Holly Cross Chapel built by Counts Drašković in the mid- 18th century.
The educational pathway around the Lake Trakošćan is known as the Faerie Path. The promenade is about five kilometers long and the sightseeing takes about two hours of slow walking.

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Nino Ciglenecki

July 29, 2020

The Trakošćan manor is a cultural asset, a protected historical ensemble consisting of a castle, buildings next to the castle, a park and a forest park with a lake. Today, the castle is one of the few buildings in Croatia with its own preserved material, historically closely related to the architectural framework and life of its owners.

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Franjo Rezler 🌞🥾🦎🏔⛺️🍫☕️

August 16, 2022

A must visit, there is no entrance fee to enter the balcony

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