Croatia is a land of romantic castles as France, Germany, Italy, Spain and castles are one of the most important elements of the tourist offer.
In the Croatian Zagorje are large number of castles, fifty of them, especially from the Baroque period. They are reminders of the high level of architectural art over the past century and cultural life.

Have you ever visited some of Croatian castles? They have their own history and they are jewel of our region.

The highest number of castles in our area was created during the Middle Ages. Numerous of castles today are museums and open to the public. Some of Croatian castles need restoration, some of them wait a new owner. It is very hard select most beautiful castles of our region, if you choose to visit only one of them.

Trakoscan Castle is one of the most attractive in Croatia. It is located in the Croatian Zagorje and Trakoscan Castle is one of the most visited Croatian castles, also.
It was built in the 13th century as a small borough in the system of forts of the Zagorje principality. Its final look gets in the 19th century. Draskovic family decided to transform it into a residential castle. The family was decided to design the landscape and creates beautiful park. Artificial lake, which still leaves you breathless, is also work of count Draskovic and one of the most beautiful aesthetic additions to this castle.

Miljana Castle, the castle is from the 16th century which in the 20th century was bought and restored by the world famous inventor Franjo Kajfež and is one of the best preserved castles. It features a large collection of astrological paintings as well as a private art collection.

Ozalj, the medieval town of Ozalj is situated on a cliff above the river Kupa. It was built and upgraded in different epochs. You can enter in the castle through a bridge that once served as a defense of the city. Many noble families often stayed in this historic building. It is open to the public.

Mailath Castle was built in the hunting style in the area of Donji Miholjac and is one of the last castles built in the early 20th century. The castle has numerous towers, high roofs, decorative chimneys and terraces neoclassicism. It is considered one of the best preserved castles in Croatia. The interior of the castle is not open to the public.

Pejacevic castle is located in the center of Nasice. The castle is in the city park. The castle attracts the attention by the beauty of a small castle and outbuildings. The foundations of the original castle were set in the beginning of the 19th century. For several decades later the castle was restored and received its current neo -Baroque appearance. The castle is open to the public.

Castle Marusevec attracts with its beauty and attractiveness. It is one of the greatest jewels of Croatian Zagorje, alongside castles Trakoscan and Veliki Tabor. It is from the middle of the 14th century. On the site of the castle there was a wooden house. In the 16th century was built a stone castle, which was protected by a water-shielded, which was a protection against the frequent incursions of the Turks.
The castle Marusevac is surrounded by beautiful park with rare kinds of trees, especially pines. Within the park it is nice lake, and in front of the facade of the mansion is a beautiful fountain. Today, the park Marusevec is protected horticultural monument.

Mailath Castle was built in the hunting style in the area of the municipality of Donji Miholjac and is one of the last castles built in the early 20th century. The castle has numerous towers, high roofs, decorative chimneys and terraces neoclassicism. It is considered one of the best preserved castles in Croatia, and besides the castle’s fairy construction structure it will surely enchanted you with beauty of the historic gardens in the vicinity. The interior of the castle is not open to the public, but we believe that architecture of the exterior will be more than enough to fascinate you.

Castle Bežanec, is located on the hill above the Pregrada. In the 18th century was built four-winged building with an internal courtyard. In the 19th century it was renovated in the Classicist style.
You can approach to the castle along the avenue of maple which is long hundred meters. Owners were often exchanged. Today, the new owner converted the castle into a hotel with a restaurant.

Croatia is a land of romantic castles, they are jewel of our region.Visit at least one of Croatian Castles.