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Trakoscan Castle is located in the northern part of Croatia, in the Varazdin area. The first written mention of the building dates back to 1334. It was built for the purpose of monitoring the road connection from Ptuj to the Bednja valley. It lies at an altitude of 280 meters.
Trakoscan is one of the few buildings in Croatia that has preserved its own constitution, historically closely connected with the architectural framework and life of the owners, the Draskovic family. The museum contains valuable museum material from the Renaissance to Historicism. The museum collection is divided into a collection of weapons, a collection of paintings and graphics, a collection of furniture, a collection of books and a collection of photographs. The collection of weapons consists of around 300 examples of weapons and protective equipment or their parts, created in the period from the 15th century to the beginning of the 20th century. The collection of paintings and graphics includes more than 200 oil paintings. The largest number of paintings is represented by portraits that were commissioned and produced in the period from the late 16th century to the early 20th century. Landscapes, allegories and scenes with religious themes are represented in the minority. The furniture collection contains almost three hundred items, most of which consist of furniture pieces such as chairs, tables, wardrobes, beds and more. The most common is furniture from the late 19th century. Furniture has an important place in the permanent collection of the Trakoscan Museum, it is indispensable in interior design. Its function is twofold, as an exhibition and as an integral part of the environment. The book material of Trakoscan Castle is an important indicator of the long and rich history and culture of the Draskovic family.
The library is fully equipped with Neo-Renaissance furniture. The photo collection includes around 150 photos that were made in professional photography workshops. It includes individual and group portraits from the 1970s and 1980s.