Stari grad Dubovac
The medieval Dubovac castle above the Kupa in Karlovac, run by the Muzej Grada Karlovca, with the Branič Tower and a view of the town.
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About the museum
Dubovac takes its name from the oak forest (dubova) that once surrounded the hill above the River Kupa. The hill has been strategically important since prehistory, and finds begin in the Copper Age. Dubovac is first mentioned in 1339, when it acquired its first parish priest. The Ottomans destroyed it on Good Friday 1578, and the following year refugees founded the new town of Karlovac; only the castle remained.
The owners were the Šudar, Blagaj, Frankopan and Zrinski families. The Ratno vijeće (War Council), which administered the Croatian Military Frontier, bought the castle and estate from Juraj Zrinski, and it was later held by the Karlovac military command. Since 1896 it has been owned by the town. It took on its present form at the end of the 15th century, when border fortresses were being strengthened; in 1511 Bernardin Frankopan noted in a letter the transition from mainly wooden to stone construction. The square, two-storey Branič Tower rises above three round two-storey towers.
From the Branič Tower there is a view of Karlovac and parts of three countries. The Karlovac City Museums organise exhibitions and educational programmes in the castle.
Highlights
- Branič Tower with a view of Karlovac
- Castle from the 15th century with four towers
- Owned by the Frankopan and Zrinski families
- Exhibitions and educational programmes
- Operated by
- Muzeji Grada Karlovca (javna ustanova)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2children, students and pensioners |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 2 · Children up to 3 years enter free of charge. |
| Seniors | €2 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Persons with disabilities and one companion enter free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | €2 |
| Groups (20+ people) | €2 per personGroups of at least 20 people: adults €2; children, students and pensioners €1. |
| Families | €5Family ticket for two adults with minor children. |
| Guided tour in Croatian | €10Outside opening hours the price is 100% higher. |
| Guided tour in English | €20Outside opening hours the price is 100% higher. |
| Karlovac Cultural Card (Karlovačka kulturna kartica) | €1Admission €1; guided tour €5. |
Members of ICOM and of the Croatian Museum Society (HMD) also enter free of charge. Tickets can also be bought online.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The building is not accessible for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
The castle houses the Kastel restaurant.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours and organised visits must be announced 3 to 5 days in advance (099/545-6809). |
