Why visit
Why visit Veliki Tabor Castle
A late-medieval fortified castle of five polygonal towers, sitting alone on a green hilltop. The tragic legend of the Fair Veronica of Desinić — walled up alive here — draws visitors, but the beautifully restored Renaissance arcaded courtyard is the real reward..
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Estimated visit
1.5 hours
Best season
Late spring, autumn
Where
Desinić, Croatia
Category
Castle
History
A late-medieval fortified castle of five polygonal towers, sitting alone on a green hilltop. The tragic legend of the Fair Veronica of Desinić — walled up alive here — draws visitors, but the beautifully restored Renaissance arcaded courtyard is the real reward.
“During restoration a woman's skull was found sealed inside one of the walls — fuelling the Veronica legend that had been told for centuries.”
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