Čakovec Castle

Čakovec Castle entrance

Čakovec Castle or Zrinski Castle (Croatian: Čakovečka utvrda or [Stari grad Zrinskih] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)) is a castle in Čakovec, northern Croatia.

The castle is located in Zrinski Park, not far from the city's central square. It was built in the 13th century by Count Dimitrius Csáky, after whom the city of Čakovec is named. It was later owned by many others, including the House of Lacković, the Counts of Celje as well as the Counts of Ernušt, Counts of Zrinski, Althan, Feštetić and others.

The castle is the biggest fortification in Međimurje County. It was the scene of the Zrinski-Frankopan conspiracy, a significant event in the history of Croatia. The castle's main palace is now the site of the Međimurje Museum, the biggest museum in the county, and its atrium is also used as an outdoor theatre during the summer months.

See also

• Lacković
• Zrinski
• Frankopan
• Zrinski-Frankopan conspiracy

External links

• Castles and mansions
• Night view of Čakovec Castle

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  North view of the Castle
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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
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  Castle in winter