Frankopan Castle

Frankopan Castle
Frankopanski Kaštel
Krk, island Krk
Croatia
The round tower of Frankopan Castle
Site information
TypeCastle
Controlled byRoman Catholic Diocese of Krk
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionSlightly renovated
Location
Frankopan Castle
Frankopanski Kaštel
Coordinates45°01′33″N 14°34′35″E / 45.0257°N 14.5764°E / 45.0257; 14.5764
Site history
Built1191
Built byCroatian noble family of Frankopan
MaterialsLimestone

Frankopan Castle (Croatian: Frankopanski Kaštel) is a castle located on the southwest coast of the island Krk, in the ancient town of Krk, which is one of the oldest towns in the Adriatic, in Croatia.