Medvedgrad

WORKING HOURS AND TICKET PRICE LIST
HOW TO REACH MEDVEDGRAD?
ABOUT MEDVEDGRAD
EVENTS ON MEDVEDGRAD
PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEO
BROCHURE




WORKING HOURS AND TICKET PRICE LIST

WORKING HOURS FOR THE VISITOR CENTER - MEDVEDGRAD
In the period from 1 st April to 31 st October working hours are from 10 a .m. to 6 p.m.
Visits for larger groups are possible during other periods through arrangement with the Institution.

Entries will be charged and the tour is also possible with expert guidance.

Entry ticket prices:
Entry to Medvedgrad – 15,00 kn
Entry with expert guidance for groups – 20,00 kn
Entry with expert guidance for individuals (min 5 persons) – 30,00 kn

CONTACT:
Visitor Center – Medvedgrad
Prilaz Kraljičinom zdencu, 10000 Zagreb
Phone:+ 385 1 4572071

Public Institution „ Nature Park Medvednica“
Bliznec bb
10000 Zagreb
Phone:+385 1 4586 317
Fax: +385 1 4586318
info@pp-medvednica.hr
www.pp-medvednica.hr

For a bigger group prior notice and agreement with the Public Institution „ Nature Park Medvednica“ is required. You can register by phone or via e-mail.

HOW TO REACH MEDVEDGRAD?

Public transport/walking:
Črnomerec - Lukšić, Bus No. 128 - continue on foot from Lukšić via Himper, following the paved road to Medvedgrad.
Mihaljevac - Britanski square, Bus No. 102 to the church in Šestine, continue on foot following the hiking trail No. 12 (from Lagvić to Medvedgrad).

By car:
From Lukšić via Himper. From Himper follow the one way paved road to Medvedgrad. Return following the one way road from Kraljičin zdenac to the church in Šestine. NOTE: road is one way!

ABOUT MEDVEDGRAD

It was built in the thirteen century on the initiative of the Pope Innocent IV. That was during the reign of the bishop Filip, a close associate of Croatia-Hungary king Bela IV., who supported the construction of Medvedgrad. Expert literature has a lot of dilemmas regarding building of Medvedgrad, but it is certain that the burg was completed in 1254. It was built for defense against the Tartars on the hill Mali Plazur – on top of the south slope at an extremely favorable position. From that point they could monitor the area from Medvednica in the north to Turopolje in the south. A path along the Sava river (once a ship crossing) protected the other fortified town Susedgrad.

About the fort
Medvedgrad had double walls and three doors. If the enemy wanted to capture it, he had to pass both the outer and inner wall. Two towers were built for defense that did not have doors at ground level, so defenders could defend themselves from upstairs. In addition, a tactic to break down resistance defenders during that time was to besiege the city and wait for the enemy to run out of water and food supplies. However, in that case Medvedgrad had a solution – a cistern with a filter of large and small stones where they collected rainwater and had spacious storage for food.
It is considered that the most valued building is an octagonal St. Filip and Jakov chapel with stone corners, rosettes, and Romanic portal 3 m high. Most interesting is that Medvedgrad was never used as defense because it was never attacked. One of the assumptions is that it was built to serve as a treasure trove of ecclesiastical treasures .

About the masters
Medvedgrad has changed many masters – Croatian – Hungarian kings, Counts of Celje, Zrinski, Gregorian,… 107 masters altogether! The last residents and owners of Medvedgrad were Gregorian. They moved in 1571. to a newly built manor in Šestine.
It was abandoned after a devastating earthquake in 1590. Insight into the rich culture and living was gained only through archaeological excavation .

Altar of the homeland
In 1994. under the southern tower, the Altar of the homeland, the work of the sculptor Kuzma Kovačić, was erected in honor of all Croatian heroes. Stone cubes from rocks from different parts of Croatia recall the Croatian coat of arms. Carved on the cubes are motives from the reign of Prince Branimir, a large cross and the lyrics of the Croatian anthem. There are also glass elements shaped like tears which symbolize the difficult history of the Croatian people.

Altough never attacked, Medvedgrad had a turbulent history accompanied by many stories and legends. Certainly the most famous one is about notorious Crna kraljica (The Black Queen, Barbara Celjska) – vicious master of Medvedgrad. Even today you can feel her presence during the walk through the walls.

EVENTS ON MEDVEDGRAD

Medieval days on Medvednica

In order to promote the medieval locality Medvedgrad and medieval heritage in the Park, every year on the last Sunday in September the Public Institution „Nature Park Medvednica“ organizes the cultural and tourist event „Medieval days on Medvednica“. T hese are the days when the customs and the spirit of the Middle Ages become alive. Annually, visitors can enjoy the tournaments, meet the Black Queen , try jousting events , forge their own silver , taste the food and drinks prepared according to medieval recipes , listen to medieval music , meet the court fool , belly dancers , study and try out the torture devices…