Nov 12 2011
Categories: Architecture, Fortreses
Medieval Ilok Fortress
0The 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
0The 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.
Nov 18 2010
Categories: Architecture
St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague
4The catehdral of St. Vitus in Prague is one of the most monumental cathedrals in Central Europe. Although primarily built in gothic style, this cathedral clearly displays a mixture of styles, from gothic, renaissance, baroque to even neo-gothic of the 19th century. The cathedral was finally completed in the 20th century.
Mar 21 2010
Categories: Architecture, Fortreses
Fortress Medvedgrad
1Fortress Medvedgrad is located on southern hilside of Medvednica. It is visible from the nearly every part of Zagreb and its surroundings. Although now days poorly explored, it is one of the most interesting medieval monuments in Zagreb region.