Sokolac Castle

Brinje, Croatia

Sokolac Castle back to medieval times, while the town was held by the noble Frankopan and Gorjanski families. The castle was part of an important medieval fortified city held by Frankopan family. The cast was documented first time in 1411.

Sokolac Castle was an extremely grand building, dominated by the powerful perpendiculars of the entry tower, and the Chapel of the Holy Trinity. The entry into the burg was through a square, three-storey tower, the façades of which were relieved with lesenes linked at the top with blind arcades, making it a unique specimen in the whole of Central Europe.

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Address

Letinačka ulica 6, Brinje, Croatia

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Details

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

More Information

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User Reviews

Oskar Mažgon (5 months ago)
It was closed.. but it's interesting on the outside as well

Nurfeta Pandzic (10 months ago)
It would be nice to see it inside, but it was locked. Huge castle

Nikola Derežić (3 years ago)
Nice place with ritch and long history ... it's a pitty the curch is not open for visitors.

Mark Graham (3 years ago)
Good views over Brinje and the surrounding valley. The castle is closed unless you organise a viewing in advance. Some renovation works were getting underway when we visited.

Likan Tomljenovic (3 years ago)
Coolllll

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