Zrin Castle

Zrin Castle (Gradina Zrin) is a ruined castle located in the village of Zrin, south of the town of Sisak in Dvor municipality, central Croatia.

Zrin Castle
Zrin Croatia
Ruins of Zrin
Site information
Type	Castle
Controlled by	Zrinski noble family
Condition	Ruins
Location
Zrin Castle
Coordinates	45.198°N 16.368°E / 45.198; 16.368
Site history
Built	13th century
Materials	Limestone

History

The castle was first mentioned in the 13th century as a fortress ruled by the Babonić clan. Between 1328 and 1347, it was possessed by the members of Iločki family. In 1347, King Louis I the Great bestowed the fortress to the noble Šubić family who then changed their family name after it, becoming the Zrinski. It remained in their possession until the Ottoman invasion and conquest of the region, which led to the fortress falling to them on 20 October 1577. It was not until 1718 that the castle was retaken from the Ottomans.^[1]

Notable people

• Nikola IV Zrinski (1507/1508 – 1566), a Croatian nobleman of the Zrinski family and general.

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See also

• Zrin
• House of Zrinski
• House of Ilok