Erdödy Castle
Erdödy Castle is a 15th-century castle located in Jastrebarsko, Zagreb County, Croatia. This historic structure serves as a notable entry in the directory of Croatian castles.
Details
- Notes
- Erdödy Castle is the oldest preserved cultural monument in Jastrebarsko. It was built by Ban Matija Gereb between 1483 and 1489. From the beginning of the 16th century until 1922, the castle was owned by the noble Erdödy family. Many times expanded over its long history, this quadrangular castle, reinforced with two impressive, rounded towers, was an important fortress during the Turkish conquests. The inner courtyard, with its exceptional acoustics, is adorned with a portico with arcades and Baroque columns. The plaque to the left of the entrance was installed in 1592 by the Croatian Ban Toma Erdödy, winner of the Battle of Sisak (1593), son of the first owner of the castle, Ban Petar Erdödy.
- Year Built
- 15th century
- Castle Type
- Castle
- Location Text
- Jastrebarsko, Zagreb County