Medvedgrad, Medieval fortress on Medvednica Mountain, Zagreb, Croatia
The stone castle stands at 593 meters elevation on Mali Plazur hill, featuring double walls, three gates, and multiple defensive towers.
Bishop Philip Türje initiated the construction between 1249 and 1254 following the Mongol invasion that destroyed the settlements of Gradec and Kaptol.
The castle houses the Homeland Altar under its southern tower, created by sculptor Kuzma Kovačić to commemorate fallen Croatian soldiers.
Visitors reach the castle via bus 102 to Šestine followed by hiking trail number 12, with opening hours from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM during spring weekends.
The structure changed ownership 150 times throughout its history until the Kulmer family lost possession after World War II.
Location: Črnomerec
Inception: 13 century
Elevation above the sea: 593 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 45.86955,15.94077
Latest update: May 16, 2025 20:06
Zagreb features an architectural heritage spanning from the Middle Ages to modern times. The Zagreb Cathedral dominates the city with its two neo-Gothic towers measuring 108 meters, while St. Mark's Church displays the city's historic coats of arms on its roof. The Stone Gate, a remnant of 13th-century fortifications, houses a chapel dedicated to the Virgin and Child. The Lotrščak Tower, an old medieval watchtower, still fires a daily cannon at noon. The city organizes its cultural offerings around several institutions: the Broken Relationships Museum exhibits an international collection of objects related to breakups, the Art Pavilion is housed in a building from 1898 dedicated to contemporary art, and the Grič Tunnel, a 350-meter-long shelter built during World War II, now serves as an exhibition space. Maksimir Park extends over 316 hectares with five lakes and a zoo, while the Botanical Garden has collected over 5,000 plant species over 4.7 hectares since 1889. Mirogoj Cemetery, designed by Hermann Bollé in 1876, combines neo-Renaissance arcades with funerary architecture.
These fortresses represent European military architecture from medieval to Renaissance periods. From the Baltic to the Black Sea, castles and strongholds stand on mountain peaks, river banks, and strategic heights. The structures display various defense techniques and regional building traditions.
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