Creation 5 Jul 2021, 10:18 a.m. - Last update 21 Mar 2022, 1:10 p.m. - User: juraj.randelj
KAZUP
ITEM
Name of the POI
Drežnik Castle, Old town Drežnik – Rakovica
POI ID
Dreznik-castle
Type
POI Experience
FORM FILLER
Name
Mia
Surname
Burić
E-mail
mburic@apsolon.com
Role
Consultant (An external expert)
Other info
CONTACT PERSON
Name
Ana
Surname
Barković
E-mail
ana.barkovic@ra-kazup.hr
Role
Project manager
Other info
POI BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Description of the POI
Drežnik castle is located on a cliff above the steep canyon of the river Korana. It has an irregular quadrangular shape, stone walls with two quadrangular and one round tower located on the north side of the building. The round tower is considered to be the most valuable part of the site.
First record about the Drežnik castle is mentioned at the beginning of the 12th century when the lords of the town of Drežnik were families Nelipići, Gisingovci and Babonići. Shortly afterwards, from 1323, the fort was ruled by the Frankopans. During the 16th century, the Old Town of Drežnik was under constant siege by the Turks and was an important defensive stronghold that was conquered, destroyed and rebuilt many times. The castle was liberated at the end of 18th century.
POI GEOREFERENCE
Georeference
44° 56' 36" N 15° 40' 16" E
Street address
47240, Drežnik Grad
City
Muncipality of Rakovica
State/Province/Region
Croatia, Karlovac County
Postal/Zip Code
47280
MULTIMEDIA FILES
Filename and typeDrežnik-castle_photograph-01.JPG - (Photograph)
DescriptionPhotograph of the site – The Drežnik Castle, representing the most valuable part of the site, the round tower and also the ruins of the stone walls.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeDrežnik-castle_photograph-02.JPG - (Photograph)
DescriptionPhotograph of the site – The Drežnik Castle, representing the most valuable part of the site, the round tower and also the ruins of the stone walls.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeDrežnik-castle_photograph-03.JPG - (Photograph)
DescriptionPhotograph of the site – The Drežnik Castle, representing the most valuable part of the site, the round tower and also the ruins of the stone walls.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
Filename and typeDrežnik-castle_photograph-04.JPG - (Photograph)
DescriptionPhotograph of the site – The Drežnik Castle, representing the most valuable part of the site, the round tower and also the ruins of the stone walls.
Visibility and other infoVisibility: Public.
CATEGORY
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Material Heritage
Immaterial Heritage
NATURAL HERITAGE
HIDDEN PATRIMONY
Tangible
Intangible
EXPERIENCES
RELEVANT INFORMATION
Type of tourist experience
Cultural heritage – historical castle
The tourist experience includes sightseeing of the Drežnik castle. Usually the tour of the interior of the tower is possible, but in 2020./2021. due to the restoration there is possible sightseeing from the outside and using walking and cycling routes leading to the tower.
Length of tourist experience
30 minutes to 1 hour
Contact person
Mira Špoljarić [direktorica@plitvickedoline.hr]
Opening
Every day between 1 PM and 8 PM
Booking
No booking required.
Cost
Free entrance.
Languages
English, Croatian
"Last mile" accessibility
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation/car parking/bus station
Accessibility/limitations to access
The site has limitations to access and it’s not accessible to everyone. There are limitations regarding people with mobility problems, especially people in wheelchair.
Among this limitations, tourists can visit the site by foot.
Popularity of the attraction among the locals
7
Influence on destination choice
5
Tag
Dreznik castle, Rakovica, river Korana, Frankopans
Information regarding the key informants and stakeholders involved in the research
Ana Grašić, Muncipality of Rakovica;
Mira Špoljarić, Tourist board of Rakovica;
Ivana Šebalj, Youth association;
Tihana Oštrina, The Public Institution for the Management of Protected Natural Values on the Territory of the Municipality of Rakovica
