Work has begun on the renovation of the exterior facade of Zrinski Castle in Kraljevica, the city administration has confirmed. The value of the project is nearly €600,000, with completion scheduled for January 2027.
Funding has been secured from two sources. An application to the Ministry of Culture and Media secured €280,000, while the remaining approximately €320,000 comes from the budget of the City of Kraljevica. This continues the practice of co-financing the restoration of Kraljevica’s cultural assets between the local administration and the relevant ministry.
The facade renovation will not end with this year’s works. In 2027, the Kraljevica city administration plans to continue the arrangement of the castle’s facade, which would complete the external appearance of the fortress.
Zrinski Castle has already been the subject of a series of investments. The arrangement of the Zrinski Castle Atrium cost €600,000, while the roofs of the Church of Saint Nicholas and Zrinski Castle were also restored, for which €400,000 was allocated. Among the larger projects in Kraljevica is the arrangement of the Frankopan Palace, worth €4 million.
Kraljevica Mayor Dalibor Čandrlić has previously highlighted the importance of restoring cultural and historical heritage for the development of the town. The restoration is co-financed by the City and the Ministry of Culture, and the current works on the facade of Zrinski Castle are one in a series of projects restoring Kraljevica’s landmarks.
