Trakošćan Castle

House of Drašković
Native name
Dvorac Trakošćan (Croatian)
Trakošćan Castle
LocationNear Bednja, Croatia
Coordinates46°15′29.4″N 15°56′49.12″E / 46.258167°N 15.9469778°E / 46.258167; 15.9469778
Area87 ha
Architectural style(s)Castle
Official nameDvorac Trakošćan
TypeCultural
DesignatedApril 9, 2003
Reference no.RZG-563
Location of House of Drašković in Croatia

Trakošćan Castle (pronounced [trakɔʃtɕan], Croatian: Dvor Trakošćan or Dvorac Trakošćan) is a castle located in northern Croatia (in Varaždin County) that dates back to the 13th century (although the first written mention of the toponym "Trakošćan" is dated to 1334).

Trakošćan Castle is considered the best preserved and one of the most beautiful castles in Croatia.