Dvor Veliki Tabor — Attraction in Općina Desinić

For me this is the best looking castle in Croatia. After renovation looks great. Castle date from the 12th century. Most of the castle was built by the Hungarian noble family of Ráttkay, in whose ownership it remained until 1793. The castle chapel on the first floor contains the skull of the legendary Veronika of Desinić. According to leggend, Veronika was eventually imprisoned by soldiers in Veliki Tabor. Old count Herman accused unfortunate Veronika of being a witch who had cast a spell on his son. Despite the verdict, as soon as the judges set off on their way, Count Herman issued an order to his castellan that Veronika be killed. A large vat filled with water was put up in the courtyard of Veliki Tabor, in which Veronika was drowned. Her body was built into the wall connecting the pentagonal tower to the castle entrance. Veronika's wails can still be heard, especially in long winter nights, along with the howling...

Beautiful castle. Entrance fee is 25kn. Staff and service is disgusting! Pure disappointment!! When we entered the castle, I saw a group of people practicing archery. Decided to try as well after having a look around and when not so many people there. In 30 minutes I came back to the place and asked staff to give it a try in archery. The first answer was something I am tired, then she asked a guy to help me with this. He was busy with his lunch as it was turned out. Then, I received another answer that this is only for a group of people, not individuals. I asked to explain the difference between individual and a group of people. There was no proper explanation. Then, I was told that group paid for it. I said I am opened to pay as well. I went to the counter to ask this. I received the answer that archery is only for groups not individuals, and they paid for it. It was useless to continue this...

It is a very large medieval castle that was one time a fortres.It was owned by The Celjski aristocratic family.There is a story about a young peasant girl Veronika .Her beauty atracted the owners son Friedrich Celjski and he fel in love with her.But as he wad already married his father got very cross with the couple in love so he ordered that they will be punished : Veronica was imprisoned and beheaded .The legend says that her scull was found in the wall of entry door of the castle and Friedrich was 4 years imprisoned in the castles tower.During the stormy nights the crying voice is heard .The story says it is Veronica yielling...