| Zrin Castle | |
|---|---|
| Zrin Croatia | |
 Ruins of Zrin | |
  Zrin Castle | |
| Coordinates | 45°11′53″N 16°22′05″E / 45.198°N 16.368°E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Zrinski noble family |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Materials | Limestone |
Zrin Castle (Gradina Zrin) is a ruined castle located in the village of Zrin, south of the town of Sisak in Dvor municipality, central Croatia.
History
The castle was first mentioned in the 13th century as a fortress ruled by the Babonić clan. Between 1328 and 1347, it was possessed by the members of Iločki family. In 1347, King Louis I the Great bestowed the fortress to the noble Šubić family who then changed their family name after it, becoming the Zrinski. It remained in their possession until the Ottoman invasion and conquest of the region, which led to the fortress falling to them on 20 October 1577. It was not until 1718 that the castle was retaken from the Ottomans.[1]
Notable people
- Nikola IV Zrinski (1507/1508 – 1566), a Croatian nobleman of the Zrinski family and general.
Gallery
See also
References
- ↑ Zrinske Utvrde u Hrvatskom Pounju Archived July 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
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