Samobor Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Samobor, Croatia.
Description
Samobor Castle is a stone fortress ruin located on a hilltop in Zagreb County, with portions of its walls remaining standing. The site displays the layout of the original fortification and how its defensive and residential structures were arranged.
History
The castle was built around 1300 and passed through the hands of several noble families over the centuries. Control shifted among dynasties including the Babonić, the Counts of Celjski, and the Frankopan families.
Culture
The ruins reveal how people in medieval times built and lived in hilltop fortifications for protection. You can see how the stone walls were part of homes and watchtowers that shaped daily life back then.
Practical
The walk to the castle follows a marked trail with switchbacks starting from a park at the western edge of Samobor town. The climb takes roughly 15 minutes and is manageable for most visitors, though the path does go uphill throughout.
Did you know?
The walls are built from local stone that has withstood weather and time for over seven centuries. This material helped the fortification survive better than many other defenses from the same period.
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