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Croatia: 1st May Holiday in Hrvatsko Zagorje - Day 3

On the third day of our stay in Hrvatsko Zagorje, Lučka and Nada took the opportunity to explore the area by bike and cycled to Trakošćan Castle. Meanwhile, Rajko, Bronco, and I decided to take a more relaxed approach and drove there by car.  Once we arrived, we spent some time enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Trakošćan Lake and exploring the castle. After taking in the views and the history of this impressive place, we switched into full tourist mode and took a leisurely walk around the castle grounds. After a pleasant visit and a relaxed day of sightseeing, we headed back to our weekend residence, happy with another great experience in Zagorje.

 

Cycling and sightseeing.

Our new friend.

Trakošćan Castle - one of Croatia's best-preserved and most beautiful castles, dating back to the 13th century.

Surrounded by a landscaped park and an artificial lake, Trakošćan Castle combines cultural heritage with the natural beauty of Hrvatsko Zagorje.

Today, Trakošćan Castle serves as a museum, preserving the memory of the families who lived there and the history of the region.

Bronco.

 

After Nada and Lučka arrived, we made a group photo with the castle.

 

We switched to tourist mode for a while.

 

Playing "Prstomet", a popular Slovenian precision game, very similar to bocce, pétanque, or lawn bowls, but with a unique twist: instead of heavy balls, it is played with flat rubber discs (called ploščki).

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