Stari grad Veliki Kalnik

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Stari grad Veliki Kalnik kompleks je utvrda sagrađenih od 12. stoljeća nadalje na planini Kalnik u blizini sela Kalnik. Područje je bilo naseljeno još u pretpovijesno i rimsko doba. Utvrda se prvi put spominje 1243. godine, kada kralj Bela IV. naglašava njegovu važnost u borbi protiv Tatara. Prema legendi, kralj se na Kalniku sklonio uz pratnju bježeći od Tatara. Mještani su ih hranili šljivama, pa su dobili ime šljivari. Tatari su odustali, a kralj im je dodijelio plemićke titule. Pod Kalnikom Tatari su pretrpjeli prvi poraz, pa Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski piše: "Na Kalniku su Tatari dobili prvi neugodni pozdrav od Hrvata na hrvatskom tlu." Stara legenda o uzgajivačima šljiva Kalnik potaknula je Augusta Šenou da napiše djelo "Šljivari", a Milutina Mayera na svoj povijesni roman "Tatari u Hrvatskoj".
Mnogo toga od nekadašnje utvrde sačuvano je do danas. Utvrdu posjećuju brojni planinari i izletnici. Na sve strane pruža se pogled na okolne krajeve. Nešto zapadnije, na jednom grebenu, nalaze se ostaci starog grada Malog Kalnika.

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Place Type

abandoned castles

Location

Kalnik

Place Location

42222, Kalnik, Koprivnica-Križevci County

Reviews

4.6
(5 reviews)
Mateo
very good!!!
Robin
A tour around the mountanious town revealed Roman inhabitance. I loved checking out the ruins of what was a powerful town of the Roman King in ancient time.
Nadia
The town was peaceful and quiet, i enjoyed climbing the hills as i walked around and also the old ruins were beautiful.
Kennedy
All-day I waited for an opportunity to explore the old town. I was able to see the beautiful cathedral first, then explore the old town with its small cafes, terraced restaurants, and quaint shops on narrow lanes. It was lovely!
Leon
We enjoyed hiking and visited the old ruin castle at the edge of the cliff. The experience was unmatched with fresh air and the views were stunning. Peaceful and calm place that I loved.
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