Konjščina Old Town

Konjščina Old Town is one of the historically most significant medieval fortresses in the Croatian Zagorje region. If you have rented a vacation house in Konjščina or elsewhere in Zagorje, this fortress is an invitation to explore the historical heritage, culture, and natural beauty of this area. The Konjščina Old Town was built in the late 15th century as the only lowland fortress in this part of Croatia. While all other forts and castles in Zagorje grace the hilltops, Konjščina, or Selnica as it was once called due to the former city name, is a classic lowland water fortress surrounded by moats, with access over bridges. It played a significant role in repelling the Turkish invasion in the West in 1545 when it served as a refuge for Ban Nikola Zrinski and Count Juraj Wildenstein, who led the army against the Ottomans. In commemoration of those days, as well as the Peasant Revolt in which Konjščina peasants participated, a medieval fair has been held here since 2007, where historical battles are reenacted, and traditional customs and crafts are promoted.