Time Travel: Medieval Castles of Zagorje

Lonely Planet, one of the most famous publishers of travel guides in the world, has included Zagorje on the list of 16 best places to visit in Croatia. They were particularly impressed by the castles, so Lonely Planet writes:

"In Zagorje, medieval castles, worthy of postcards, await travelers through time."

For Trakošćan Castle, they mention:

"Travel back to the year 1334 in Trakošćan Castle, whose neo-Gothic exterior from the 19th century hides a much older interior structure. Discover the splendors of Croatian nobility in its excellently arranged museum and stroll through the 215 hectares around the castle, shaped into a romantic English park with exotic trees and an artificial lake."

Trakošćan Castle is 35 minutes drive by car from Vinbreg Holiday Homes, so a visit to Trakošćan can be an interesting excursion during your stay in our homes.

But if you are a history enthusiast and love castles, our holiday homes are the perfect destination for you. From the terraces of our homes, you can enjoy a view of Bel 2 Castle, built in the mid-17th century.

Bela II Castle

Nestled among the tree canopies, you can also find the older Bel 1 Castle here.

Bela I Castle

Castles Bel 1 and Bel 2 are located only 3 km from Vinbreg Holiday Homes, making them a perfect destination for a leisurely walk.

A bit further, above Belski Dol, lies the ruins of the medieval fortress Pusta Bela. It was built by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, better known as the Ivanovci. There is a marked hiking trail leading to the fortress, and it only takes a 15-minute walk to reach it.

Medieval fortress of Pusta Bela

Near Vinbreg Holiday Homes, you can also find the remains of the mysterious fortress Gradišće. It is located on the hill of Cukovec (330 meters above sea level) near Margečan. The fortress was 150 meters long and 28 meters wide, with a tower on the eastern part. It is unknown who built it, and it is not mentioned in historical books.