Forest Park

The Chapel of the Holy Cross

Trakošćan kapela

In the Trakošćan park, there is a chapel dedicated to the Holy Cross.

It was built in 1754 in the spirit of Baroque Classicism, with a donation by Suzana Malatinski, wife of Josip Kazimir Drašković. Although the chapel is small, it is equipped with everything necessary for a church:

  • a raised choir loft with an organ
  • a pulpit
  • a pew with an elevated cathedra
  • and an altar surmounted by a large crucifix

The chapel’s exterior is simple, with only the façade and bell tower articulated by ‘risalit’ decorations. The interior is divided into an equally long quadrangle of a vaulted nave and a sanctuary that ends in a shallow apse. In the past, the chapel was used to hold services four times a year, whereas today, wedding ceremonies are held in the chapel.

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Experience the Castle’s History

Entry tickets

You can purchase entry tickets at the museum’s reception upon arrival.

Ticket prices
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Location

Trakošćan Castle

Trakošćan 4

42250 Lepoglava