Zagorje Castles (Trakošćan and Veliki Tabor Castles)

Trakošćan castle is a castle located in northern Croatia (in the Varaždin County) that dates back to the 13th century. In the 19th century Trakošćan acquired its present appearance. In 1954 the museum established with a permanent exhibition. Today the castle is owned by the Republic of Croatia.
Veliki Tabor castle is a castle and museum in northwest Croatia, dating from the middle of 15th century. The castle’s present appearance dates back to the 16th century.Most of the castle was built by the Hungarian noble family of Ráttkay, in whose ownership it remained until 1793. Since 2002, Veliki Tabor has been the venue of an international festival of short films.