Medvedgrad, CroatiaMedvedgrad highlightsKnown for fortress Medvedgrad 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 in Croatia that we are familiar withBrač (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 fortress, funicular, historical center, marina, medieval old town, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 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; park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Ploče (Ploce) - Known for seaport Podgora - Known for coastal town Poreč (Porec) - Known for byzantine empire, coastal town, historical center, venetian empire, catholic basilica; basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Primošten (Primosten) - Known for coastal town, marina, promenade Pula - Known for medieval old town, venetian empire Rovinj - Known for historical center, medieval old town, museum, promenade, venetian empire, viewpoint Šibenik (Sibenik) - Known for architecture, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, promenade, venetian empire, viewpoint, catholic cathedral; cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Sinj - Known for medieval old town Solin - Known for ancient settlement, archaeological site, historical center, catholic church Šolta Island (Solta Island) - Known for island, waterfall Split - Known for coastal town, historical center, medieval old town, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Ston - Known for architecture, fortress, medieval old town Trakošćan (Trakoscan) - Known for castle, museum, park Trogir - Known for coastal town, marina, medieval old town, monument, museum, promenade, venetian empire; historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Trsteno - Known for park, viewpoint Vis Island - Known for island Zadar - Known for byzantine empire, coastal town, fortified town, fortress, historical center, marina, museum, promenade, seaport, venetian empire; fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Zagreb - Known for castle, funicular, historical center, museum, catholic cathedral Zavratnica - Known for beach, landmark Last reviewed: 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 private tours that visiting beautiful Medvedgrad. 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. We charge nothing for develop a custom itinerary. And remember, we have no problems to take you from almost any place where you stay, hotel or private accommodation.
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