Frankopan Castle - Ogulin, Croatia
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N 45° 16.047 E 015° 13.463
33T E 517602 N 5012685
Frankopan Castle in Ogulin, Croatia
Waymark Code: WMTN19
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 12/15/2016
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The castle was built around 1500 above the gorge of the River Dobra – Ðula’s Abyss. The founder of the town was Bernardin Frankopan, one of the most powerful noblemen of his time.
It belongs to the period of Renaissance castles. The town walls surround the courtyard area on three sides, while on the fourth there is a three-storey building with towers at the edges. Its military significance and the position of the town of Ogulin required a well-fortified structure.
Today, the castle houses The County Museum of Ogulin.
Source: Tourism Office of Ogulin
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1500
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Croatia
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: No it wasn't
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Well preserved
This site is administered by ----: Town of Ogulin
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
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