Mar 08 2012
Categories: Architecture, Fortreses
Veliki Tabor
1Veliki Tabor is one of the best preserved medieval castles in Croatia. It is located in region of Hrvatsko zagorje, known for many aristocratic castles. After receantly finished conservation it shined with new glow and again became a very popular destination.
Nov 12 2011
Categories: Architecture, Fortreses
Medieval Ilok Fortress
1The easternmost settlement in Croatia, small Slavonian town Ilok, is a place of rich history and cultural heritage. The monumental remains of medieval Ilok fortification, among other, witness of this. Apart from sumptuous and quality construction, in accordance to contemporary European artistic streams, it also reveals facts about its owners. The most notable of them was Nikola Iločki, after whom Ilok is rightfully called a royal town.
Jul 25 2011
Categories: Architecture, General
Templars Properties in Croatia
2The research of templar history in these parts is very difficult because of a lack of preserved documentation and monuments. Despite that, we are able to form an image of their life and organization. This article talks about the templar preceptories in Croatia, and some of the other important properties.
Jul 07 2011
Categories: General
Templars
2Although the Templars were one of the most chivalric orders, little is known about them. This has contributed to the fact that they disappeared in the Middle Ages. This article gives a short overview of their activities and organization of the order. In next article we shall process Templars properties in Croatia.