Ilok Castle

Ilok, Croatia

Ilok Castle overlooks the town of Ilok in eastern Croatia. It is built on a hill above the town centre, offering views on the Danube and the Pannonian Plain.

The castle was originally built in the 15th century by Nicholas of Ilok, Croatian viceroy and the king of Bosnia. The Ottomans conquered Ilok in the 16th century. After the victory against the Ottomans at the Battle of Vienna in 1683, the Emperor Leopold I granted the castle, significant properties and the title of the Duke of Syrmia to Livio Odescalchi, nephew of Pope Innocent XI and a member of the powerful Italian aristocratic Odescalchi family, which would own the castle for the next two centuries. In the 18th century, the Odescalchis reconstructed the castle in the Baroque style. The castle was nationalized by authorities of Yugoslavia in 1945. After a restoration, it was opened to visitors in 2010. The lower two floors host the Museum of the Town of Ilok. Wine cellars of the castle are among the most famous in Croatia.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Croatia

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Zeljko Baric (8 months ago)
Impressive! The beautiful renovated castle of the Odescalchi family within the walls of the old town of Ilok, from whose courtyard you can see the Danube, a rich exhibition from prehistory to the present day, with more than an hour of expert guidance through the history of Ilok and its surroundings. And in the neighborhood the church and Franciscan monastery of St. Ivan Kapistran and the Old Ilok wine cellar, all within a minute or two's walk! A must visit!
Josip Rosandić (12 months ago)
Large Museum placed in a castle, lots of stuff to see, nicely decorated and maintained, only downside is - you can't take pictures with your camera.
i s (2 years ago)
There was info that entrance is free from 22th of april but we were charged. Exposition is well maintained, has nice surrounding and amazing structure. We liked it very much.
dragan gostić (3 years ago)
Ok
Ivy Poison (5 years ago)
Love the place, not so so expensive offer of beverages. I recommend to try "traminac" and "iločki ćevap" as a local cuisine.
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