Čakovec Castle

The castle is located in the Zrinski Park, not far from the city's central square, and is the biggest fortification in Međimurje County. It was constructed of hewn stone and red brick, and, during its more than 7-century-long history, subjected to several reconstructions. Today it is partly restored.

The castle's main palace houses the

On 19 November 2007 Čakovec Castle was classified as a protected cultural good in the Register of Cultural Goods of Croatia under No. N-23.

History

The first fortification was built in the 13th century by Count

In 1660 the castle was visited by Evliya Çelebi, Turkish traveller and writer, and in 1661 by Jacobus Tollius, Dutch philologist.

On 30 April 1738 castle was heavily damaged in an earthquake. It was immediately rebuilt and redesigned in baroque style, and it was given its present-day look. Water-filled moats, that entirely surrounded the castle, were later drained and filled with earth.

See also

• Lacković
• Ernušt
• Zrinski
• Frankopan
• Zrinski-Frankopan conspiracy

References

External links

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  Castle in winter
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  Čakovec Castle from inside
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  Inner palace with museum
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  Equestrian event at the Castle
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  Cannon hole
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  Inner palace - south view