Castle Trakoscan & Museum of Evolution - HERITAGE SENSATION!!
- 4–6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Trakošćan Castle in the light -the first illuminated castle in Croatia! This romantic 13th-century fortress, once home to the noble Drašković family, is one of the most beautiful Croatian landmarks. TRAKOSCAN CASTLE is one of the most romantic and fairy tale-like sites you have ever seen, with a nearly 800-year history behind it. At night, it transforms into a luminous fairy tale that combines history and magical light. Legends come to life! Magnificent dragons, noble knights, horses and mystical creatures come to life in a magical light story that envelops Trakošćan Castle. Under thousands of lights, experience a blend of romance, hunting traditions and aristocratic splendor. Embark on an unforgettable journey through history and imagination that will delight both children and adults. The Krapina NEANDRETHAL MUSEUM is a museum affiliated to the Museums of Croatian Zagorje and its vision and mission statements have taken into account European values.
Inclusions
What's included
- Audio Guide (English and German)
- Private transportation
- English Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Seniors only
What's not
- to Castle Trakošćan
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Trakošćan Castle is a castle located in northern Croatia that dates back to the 13th century and is one of the rare objects in Croatia with fully preserved construction, historically tied to the architectural frame and life of its owners- the Drašković family. The toponym „Trakošćan“ was first mentioned in written documents from 1334. Castle Trakošćan’s cultural heritage, is protected as a historical entity, which consists of the castle, the building next to the castle, park and forest park with a lake. Today the castle is one of the few facilities in Croatia with preserved its own constitution, historically closely related to the architectural framework and the life of its owners.
The new Krapina Neanderthal Museum is located near the world-famous site of the Krapina Neanderthals „Hušnjakovo“, a fact which makes it a unique visiting complex. Krapina Neanderthal Museum is located near the excavation site Hušnjakovo, wherein 1899 the world's largest collection of Neanderthal fossil bones was found. More than nine hundred fossil bones of Neanderthals and numerous fossil remains of Pleistocene animals (woolly rhinoceros, cave bear, wolf, elk, giant deer, and many other ) were found in the cave sandstone deposits. Over a thousand pieces of stone tools were witness to the material culture of Krapina Neanderthals. The site dates back to 125 000 BC and it is one of the most significant paleoanthropological localities worldwide. The Museum's architecture evokes the habitat of the prehistoric man: the semi-cave, the volume, proportions, and the front which are a result of the analysis done on the appearance of the ancient Krapina semi-cave.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at the meteorological clock tower in Zrinjevac Park, next to the street. There will be a van with a guide parked near the clock.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Incredible tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Zagreb
- Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 175 day trips we list in Zagreb.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 43 of 175.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Zagreb
Zagreb is Croatia's capital, a city of two historic towns, cathedral spires, café-lined streets and green parks beneath Mount Medvednica.
Zagreb has two historic halves. The Upper Town, Gornji Grad, sits on a hill with cobbled lanes, the tiled-roof church of St Mark and the Lotrščak Tower, from which a cannon is fired at noon each day. Below, the Lower Town has Austro-Hungarian squares, theatres and museums around Ban Jelačić Square, with the twin neo-Gothic spires of the cathedral just east and a short funicular linking the two parts.
Top-ranked sights in Zagreb: Ban Jelačić Square (Trg Bana Jelačića), Gric Tunnel (Tunel Gric), Dolac Market.
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