Castle Frankopan
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Frankopan Castle was rebuilt by Nikola Frankopan in 1412 of more ancient structures. Prior to that, there existed a castle, built in the XII century, the princes Frankopan.

From the fortress with little time remained, and at the beginning of the XV century Nikola Frankopan restored castle, and along the internal structures and the building of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. After the restoration of the castle was given to the monks of the Order of the Pauline. The monastery connected the nearby fishing villages and became the center of cultural and social life of the district. For a long time there was a children's home. Today the castle is fully renovated and converted into a hotel.

Frankopan family - an ancient Croatian noble family. In medieval times they possessed many lands in the area. In particular, the northern islands, the Dalmatian coast, and others. The princes were actively involved in politics. The representatives of this family became repeatedly bans Croatia.

The castle is located directly on the bay. Over the five-story main structure of the castle of white stone with tiled roofs tower towers. Just a few meters away a summer cafe and the beach. Here you can relax, as well as rent a boat or a yacht and take a fascinating boat trip.

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Castle Frankopan