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The World’s 100 Best Palaces

Trakošćan Castle

Lepoglava, Croatia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PALACES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 78 2026
Trakošćan Castle

A white hilltop castle in the Zagorje hills, once home to the Drašković nobility, rises above a lake ringed by forest and a landscaped park. Inside, rooms hold period furniture, paintings, knightly armour, weapons, stoves and a preserved kitchen.

Highlights

  • Weapons and armour exhibition
  • Castle kitchen
  • Lake circular walking path

Good to know

  • Free parking, then steep 15-minute uphill walk
  • Castle visit takes about an hour
  • Lake loop about 6 km, 1.5-2 hours

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