Original scientific paper
Locations of Castles Between the 13th and the 15th Centuries
Zorislav Horvat
Abstract
Positions of the castles in continental Croatia between the 13th and the 15th centuries were a reflection of the ways of life and the ways of defense. They were put up on all types of terrains – in the hills, in the plains, by the waters or next to the settlements and were characterized by various types of layouts. As the living standards improved, the castles became bigger and more comfortable. The choice of the building materials depended on the terrain (stone, brick, timber) or the investor. Changes in construction towards the end of the 15th century were brought about by the Rennaissance, fire arms and Turkish conquests.
Keywords
castle; continental Croatia; 13th-15th century
Hrčak ID:
27751
URI
Publication date:
30.6.2008.
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