In the heart of Grobnik, on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, a special edition of the event "Frankopan Easter in the Castle" will take place, marking two significant anniversaries: 800 years since the construction of Grobnik Castle and 400 years since the birth of Ana Katarina Frankopan Zrinski. This celebration, traditionally held every year, will be enriched this year with numerous contents and activities for all ages.

Grobnik Castle: 800 years of history

Grobnik Castle, built around 1225, represents one of the most important cultural and historical monuments in the region. Over the centuries, the Castle was the center of numerous historical events and the home of noble families, including the Frankopan family. Today, the Castle is not only a symbol of the past but also a gathering place for the community through various events and happenings.

Ana Katarina Frankopan Zrinski: 400 years since birth

Ana Katarina Frankopan Zrinski, born around 1625 in Bosiljevo, was a Croatian noblewoman, poet, and translator. Known for her work "Putni tovaruš", a collection of prayers published in 1661, Ana Katarina left a deep mark on Croatian literature. After the tragic death of her husband Petar Zrinski and brother Fran Krsto Frankopan, who were executed for participating in the Zrinski-Frankopan Conspiracy, Ana Katarina spent the rest of her life in a convent in Graz, where she died in 1673.

Event Program

The event will begin at 14:00 (2:00 PM) with the reading of the Frankopan proclamation in the Castle atrium. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a rich program that includes an artistic presentation of šišer in the shape of the Castle, the opening of the Frankopan chest with 400 Easter eggs of good wishes, and the traditional distribution of šišer, coffee, and tea.

Frankopan Archery Tournament

One of the main attractions will be the "Frankopan Archery Tournament" organized by the Frankopan Guard. In the courtyard in front of the Sokol building, visitors will be able to enjoy a medieval atmosphere, demonstrations of archery skills, and participate in medieval games adapted for all ages.

Activities for Children and Families

Various activities are prepared for the youngest visitors, including pony riding, an educational workshop on the history of the Frankopan Guard starting at 13:00 (1:00 PM) in the south tower of the Castle, and various family games like the "Grand Prize of the Frankopan Easter" and "Grobnik Bingo". Also, craft workshops for moms and kids and children's performances will be held.

Prize Competition and Play

A special addition to the event is the competition for the most beautifully decorated Grobnik Easter egg, the winner of which will be awarded according to the scores of the Frankopan jury. All information about registration is available on the Facebook pages of the Udruga Grobnički rez and the Turistička zajednica Čavle. At 16:30 (4:30 PM) in the Sokol building, there will be a preview of the educational play "Leptir Plavac i Đuro patuljak", authored by Marija Vičević, created through the collaboration of the Udruga Vidov san za čistu planetu and Grobnički rez.

Gastronomic Offer and Humanitarian Action

The band Intriga will provide good entertainment, while numerous Grobnik associations and the caffe bar Centar will be in charge of the gastronomic offer. All contributions collected from donations for šišer are gathered for humanitarian purposes.

Accommodation Information

For visitors planning to stay longer, we recommend reviewing the accommodation offer in Grobnik. Details can be found at the following link: Accommodation in Grobnik.

In Case of Bad Weather

In case of rain, the event will be moved to Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the same place and time.

We invite everyone to join us for this special edition of Frankopan Easter in the Castle and celebrate these important anniversaries with us, with guaranteed fun and lots of positive energy.