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Frankopan Castle, Medieval stone castle in Ogulin, Croatia

The defensive structure sits on a limestone cliff above the Dobra River, featuring square towers and thick stone walls with Renaissance elements.

The Frankopan noble family constructed this fortress in 1500 as part of their network of castles across the Croatian territory.

The castle houses the Regional Heritage Museum, displaying collections of traditional weapons, furniture, and documents from the Ogulin region.

Visitors can explore the castle interior daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, with guided tours available in Croatian and English languages.

The castle includes a deep pit called Devil's Court, which inspired local writer Ivana Brlic Mazuranic to create Croatian fairy tales.

Location: Ogulin

Inception: 15 century

Elevation above the sea: 320 m

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 45.26750,15.22444

Latest update: March 20, 2025 00:22

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