Medvedgrad, CroatiaMedvedgrad highlightsMedvedgrad is a medieval fortified town located on the south slopes of Medvednica mountain, approximately halfway from the Croatian capital Zagreb to the mountain top Sljeme. For defensive purposes it was built on a hill, Mali Plazur, that is a spur of the main ridge of the mountain that overlooks the city. On a clear day the castle can be seen from far away, especially the high main tower. Other places we know in CroatiaBrač (Brac) - Known for beach, cave, island. Brela - Known for beach, coastal town. Cavtat - Known for beach, coastal town, franciscan monastery, franciscan church. Cres - Known for beach, island, lake, nature. Dubovac - Known for castle. Dubrovnik - Known for medieval old town, seaport, venetian empire. UNESCO World Heritage. Hvar - Known for island. Imotski - Known for fortress, lake, museum. Korčula (Korcula) - Known for island, medieval old town. Krka - Known for landmark, nature, park, waterfall. Makarska - Known for beach, coastal town, marina, medieval old town, franciscan monastery, catholic cathedral. Mljet - Known for island. Nin - Known for beach, coastal town, historical center, marina, spa and wellness, catholic cathedral. Omiš (Omis) - Known for fortress, medieval old town. Pelješac (Peljesac) - Known for peninsula. Plitvice - Known for lake, landmark, park, waterfall. UNESCO World Heritage. Ploče (Ploce) - Known for seaport. Poreč (Porec) - Known for medieval old town, venetian empire. UNESCO World Heritage. Pula - Known for medieval old town, venetian empire. Rovinj - Known for medieval old town, venetian empire. Šibenik (Sibenik) - Known for medieval old town, seaport, venetian empire. UNESCO World Heritage. Sinj - Known for medieval old town. Solin - Known for ancient settlement. Šolta Island (Solta Island) - Known for island, waterfall. Split - Known for medieval old town, seaport, venetian empire. UNESCO World Heritage. Ston - Known for architecture, fortress, medieval old town. Trakošćan (Trakoscan) - Known for castle, museum, park. Trogir - Known for medieval old town, venetian empire. UNESCO World Heritage. Vis Island - Known for island. Zadar - Known for seaport. Zagreb - Known for castle, historical center, museum, catholic cathedral. Zavratnica - Known for beach, landmark. Last updated on: 3 October 2019 Medvedgrad descriptionIn 1242, Mongols invaded Zagreb. The city was destroyed and burned to the ground. This prompted the building of Medvedgrad. Encouraged by Pope Innocent IV, Philip Türje, bishop of Zagreb, built the fortress between 1249 and 1254. The last Medvedgrad owners and inhabitants was the Gregorijanec family, who gained possession of Medvedgrad in 1562. In 1574, the walls of Medvedgrad were reinforced, but after the 1590 Neulengbach earthquake, the fortress was heavily damaged and ultimately abandoned. It remained in ruins until the late 20th century, when it was partly restored and now offers a panoramic view of the city from an altitude of over 500 meters. Medvedgrad related toursWe at Monterrasol Travel welcome you to see Medvedgrad during multi-day private car tour. Contact us if you would like to customize your tour to Medvedgrad. We have developed several tours that visiting this beautiful place. But, if you have a special conditions or any from these tours fit you, please do not hesitate to contact us, we can organize a tour exactly as you would like. And remember, we have no problems to take you from almost any place where you stay, hotel or private accommodation.
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