Medvedgrad Attractions

Medvedgrad is a medieval town on the southern part of Mt Medvednica, on the western edge of Zagreb. The fortress was built in the middle of the 13th Century at the request of bishops Philip and Timothy of Zagreb and served to protect against Tartar invasions. Medvegrad was owned by a number of feudal lords but was hit by an earthquake in the 16th century and eventually became a ruin. Over the last 30 years the fortress has undergone extensive restoration and serves as a memorial to Croatian soldiers who fought in the Patriotic War. The site includes the St Philip and Jacob's Chapel to commemorate the founders. Today it is the most important monument in Zagreb from medieval times.