Ružica grad
Ružica grad is a 13th-century fortress located on Mountain Papuk near Orahovica in Virovitica-Podravina County, Croatia. Situated at coordinates 45.511269, 17.858144, this historic site stands as a notable example of medieval fortification in the region.
Details
- Notes
- Ružica grad is located 2.5 km southwest of Orahovica at 378 m above sea level, surrounded by a property of about 8000 m2. The hillfort stretches in a north–south direction, on the north side it has a natural defensive wall in the form of a steep cliff, and on the south side towers and ramparts have been built. The first written mention of Ružica dates back to 1228, and the historical mention of the castle itself dates back to 1357, where it is listed as royal property. Until 1543, Ružica Castle was in the hands of various noblemen, such as Nikola Kont Orahovicka, who is assumed to be the likely client of the construction, and Lovro Iločki from the noble Iločki family, then Ladislav Više, the Pomanicki brothers and others.
- Year Built
- 13th century
- Castle Type
- Fortress
- Location Text
- Mountain Papuk, near Orahovica, Virovitica-Podravina County