The weather forecast for Rijeka, Istria and the surrounding area is not fair, but the sun can be seen through the clouds on the forecast maps for Karlovac County. We will tour, Internet sources say, the most beautiful castles of the Karlovac region.
1. Ozalj Castle
We arrive in Ozalj at 9:20 and park right in front of the entrance to the castle. It's romming rain, it's cliché. We need to be careful over the castle bridge. Typical, film-like, but without a functional lifting mechanism.
Entrance to the space the Old Town of Ozalj is free for all visitors who are ready to take all responsibility for possible harmful events. The complex of buildings and walls is in a phase of restoration that will take time.
Wherever you turn, beautiful shots full of greenery, Kupa and its surroundings. Rest for the eyes.
It is a special feeling to be in a place where from ancient times until the Homeland War important decisions were made, known and less known. To look from the cliff on which the Zrinskis and the Frankopans contemplated their endeavors, successful and less successful, honorable and not so honorable.
It has been housed in the castle for 50 years. Ozalj Local Museum.
We follow the inscription at the entrance that says that you should contact the janitor for a tour. It's on the 1st floor. In the interview, we learn that due to necessity and necessity he is, but he is primarily the director of the Museum. ⁇ Excuse me.
Tickets are symbolic 20.00 kn. We are waiting for the group to attend the guided tour. They're late, so we'll look at the setup in our own arrangement.
History has also printed its pages in this space. Numerous rulers took turns here, each leaving a seal in his own way. It showed the power, and the wealth of the master.
Numerous finds, artworks, weapons, interesting facts evoke the life of historical greats.
The works of the painter Slava Raškaj are also on display. He's a native of Ozalj. She was buried there, but we didn't visit her grave.
Hydropower plant
From the castle the view extends to hydropower plants. Popularly called Lightning. Like a castle rising out of the water. Very charming.
Karlovac is the second city in Croatia to introduce public electric lighting in 1908, after Šibenik in 1895.
2. Ribnik Castle
It's locked. You can just peek through a wooden door and take photos. It's collapsing.
Internet resources state that the renovation plan has been agreed, but the renovation deadline has long passed ... one of the many sad Croatian stories about heritage that we do not respect ...?
3. Dubovac Old Town
Parking next to the house where the married couple lived Salamon-Pfeffer, and we start along the well-maintained path, the Way of the Cross, towards the hillfort. You can drive in front of the car. castle. It's open. ⁇
First we sit at the table, we want to drink coffee in the restaurant on the ground floor. But we can't be served because the weddings are about to arrive. ⁇ Teranino from backpack will be a good replacement.
The ticket is also symbolic here, 10 kn. Room by room, floor by floor. One projection on the wall, a couple of hanging pictures. It's better to say posters, maybe even ripped out of a calendar.
On one of the floors of the altar, an old iron chest. Have a dormitory with a prayer area before bedtime.
We climb up a wooden staircase to the top. The telescope's working. We propose a toast to Teranin with the conclusion that, instead of a ticket for the exhibition that is not there, the view should have been sold!
4. Novigrad Castle on the Good
We park near the entrance. You can't go in there. But through the lattice iron gate you can see. You can also go around the walls.
And it's a beautiful view. He shoots at a stone bridge built in the 18th century. Castle.
5. Bosiljevo Castle
It's open. It better not be. It's an awful sight. In a state of decomposition. He's crying out for restoration and a return to his old glow.
For who knows how many times the sin of not doing the responsible individuals, but also the institutions, society as a whole, grieves us. Valuable heritage, the legacy of our forefathers, decays with a whispering cry that seems to be heard only by passers-by. Soon the call to help will be silenced.
Little Raj, Zdihovo
Just like it is, from a heavenly tour in The Little Paradise, on spit-roasted lamb and grilled meat. Vegetarian will taste in vegetables, potatoes and zucchini.
Food correct, and strudel with blueberries cannon! Invoice (fiscalized ?) for us 4 under 400,00 kn. Heavenly recommendations!
6. Castle Stara Sušica
On the way back, we evoke memories of the days when we travelled along the “old” road. There was a mustache on every mile.
And we also spontaneously imposed Stara Sušica. The driver's in the mood, so why not!
Gorski kotar beauty with which the name of the Frankopans is associated again.
Today it is a mountain lodge. It's open. The murmur of children fills the space.
Nearby Large Carnivores Visitor Centre. Working hours on Saturdays are from 10:00-16:00. We're too late.
This time we mostly drove by car – from location to location. As far as walking is concerned, the only thing worth mentioning is Karlovac with its ascent to the Old Town of Dubovac.
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