Čakovec Castle
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Native name Croatian: Stari grad Zrinskih, Čakovec |
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North view of the Čakovec Castle
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| Location | Čakovec, Croatia |
| Coordinates | 46°23′20″N 16°25′55″E / 46.38889°N 16.43194°ECoordinates: 46°23′20″N 16°25′55″E / 46.38889°N 16.43194°E |
| Built | 13th century |
| Architectural style(s) | Castle |
| Official name: Kompleks Starog grada, Čakovec | |
| Type | Cultural |
| Designated | November 19, 2007 |
| Reference no. | N-23 |
 Location of Čakovec Castle in Croatia
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Čakovec Castle or Zrinski Castle (Croatian: Čakovečka utvrda or Stari grad Zrinskih) is a medieval fortification in the middle of the town of Čakovec, the administrative seat of Međimurje County, northern Croatia.
The castle is located in the Zrinski Park, not far from the city's central square, and is the biggest fortification in Međimurje County. It was constructed of hewn stone and red brick, and, during its more than 7-century-long history, subjected to several reconstructions. Today it is partly restored.
The castle's main palace houses the Međimurje County Museum, the biggest museum in the county, and its atrium is also used as an outdoor theatre during the summer months. The place was the scene of the Zrinski-Frankopan conspiracy, a significant event in the history of Croatia.
On 19 November 2007 Čakovec Castle was classified as protected cultural good in the Register of Cultural Goods of Croatia under No. N-23.
First fortification was built in the 13th century by Count Dimitrius Csáky, after whom the city of Čakovec is named. It was later owned by many other notable families, including the House of Lacković, the Counts of Celje as well as the House of Ernušt, House of Zrinski, House of Feštetić and others.
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