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The fortress was built following the increasingly threatening and devastating [[Ottoman Empire|Turkish]] attacks on the [[Croatia in the union with Hungary|Kingdom of Croatia]]. The [[construction work]]s were ordered by the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zagreb|Bishop of Zagreb]], the owner of the [[Estate (land)|estate]], and lasted from 1544 until 1550. The [[Architect|master builder]] (''director muratorum'') was Petar /Pietro/ de Mediolanus from [[Milan]] and the overall construction costs were estimated at more than 3.300 [[florin]]s ([[forint]]s). |
The fortress was built following the increasingly threatening and devastating [[Ottoman Empire|Turkish]] attacks on the [[Croatia in the union with Hungary|Kingdom of Croatia]]. The [[construction work]]s were ordered by the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zagreb|Bishop of Zagreb]], the owner of the [[Estate (land)|estate]], and lasted from 1544 until 1550. The [[Architect|master builder]] (''director muratorum'') was Petar /Pietro/ de Mediolanus from [[Milan]] and the overall construction costs were estimated at more than 3.300 [[florin]]s ([[forint]]s). |
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Having become [[Pasha of Bosnia|Bosnian pasha]] in 1591, [[Hasan Pasha Predojević]] launched a few attacks on Sisak. During his last [[Military campaign|campaign]] in June 1593, his army of around 12.000 [[Military of the Ottoman Empire|Ottoman soldiers]] suffered on |
Having become [[Pasha of Bosnia|Bosnian pasha]] in 1591, [[Hasan Pasha Predojević]] launched a few attacks on Sisak. During his last [[Military campaign|campaign]] in June 1593, his army of around 12.000 [[Military of the Ottoman Empire|Ottoman soldiers]] suffered on 22nd June 1593 a heavy defeat against the defending joint [[Military history of Croatia|Croato]]-[[History of Slovenia|Slovene]]-[[History of Austria|Austrian]] forces and he himself lost his life. This [[Battle of Sisak|battle]] was a turning point, which meant interruption of further Ottoman conquest. |
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After slackening of Ottoman pressure on Croatian lands in the 17th century, the fortress changed its [[owner]]s for a couple of times, being sometimes damaged, but immediately [[repair]]ed. The last major damage occurred during the [[World War II|Second World War]], as the fortification was hit by [[Shell (projectile)|shells]] and the northwest tower was partially destroyed. |
After slackening of Ottoman pressure on Croatian lands in the 17th century, the fortress changed its [[owner]]s for a couple of times, being sometimes damaged, but immediately [[repair]]ed. The last major damage occurred during the [[World War II|Second World War]], as the fortification was hit by [[Shell (projectile)|shells]] and the northwest tower was partially destroyed. |
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Present-day fortress houses some [[Museum collection|collections]] of the ''Sisak Town Museum'' (established in 1951), which include holdings of [[archaeology]], [[ethnology]], [[cultural history]] and [[numismatics]]. |
Present-day fortress houses some [[Museum collection|collections]] of the ''Sisak Town Museum'' (established in 1951), which include holdings of [[archaeology]], [[ethnology]], [[cultural history]] and [[numismatics]]. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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Sisak Fortress | |
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Sisak, Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia | |
Sisak Fortress from the south | |
Coordinates | 45°17′N 16°14′E / 45.28°N 16.23°E |
Typ | Lowland fortress |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Bishop of Zagreb; from the 17th century: several other possessors |
Open to the public | Sisak Town Museum |
Condition | partially preserved |
Site history | |
Built | 1544-1550 |
Built by | Petar de Mediolanus |
Materials | brick, hewn stone (ashlar) |
The Sisak Fortress (Croatian: Tvrđava Sisak or Stari grad Sisak) is an early modern lowland fortification built on the bank of the Kupa River before its mouth into the Sava. It is situated in the suburb of modern-day city of Sisak, Sisak-Moslavina County, central Croatia.
It is a triangle-shaped structure, mostly made of brick and supported by stone parts. Each corner of the fortress is reinforced with a round tower covered by conical roof. Towers are connected by the more than 30 metres long thick walls with loopholes. Being on the river bank, the fortress has a natural line of defense from the west-southwest, while the other sides are partially protected by the Sava River in the immediate vicinity, flowing southeast.
In its history, the Sisak Fortress was damaged several times and subsequently subjected to renovations. Generally, although it needs a renewal today, it is in good condition. It houses the local town museum.
History
The fortress was built following the increasingly threatening and devastating Turkish attacks on the Kingdom of Croatia. The construction works were ordered by the Bishop of Zagreb, the owner of the estate, and lasted from 1544 until 1550. The master builder (director muratorum) was Petar /Pietro/ de Mediolanus from Milan and the overall construction costs were estimated at more than 3.300 florins (forints).
Having become Bosnian pasha in 1591, Hasan Pasha Predojević launched a few attacks on Sisak. During his last campaign in June 1593, his army of around 12.000 Ottoman soldiers suffered on 22nd June 1593 a heavy defeat against the defending joint Croato-Slovene-Austrian forces and he himself lost his life. This battle was a turning point, which meant interruption of further Ottoman conquest.
After slackening of Ottoman pressure on Croatian lands in the 17th century, the fortress changed its owners for a couple of times, being sometimes damaged, but immediately repaired. The last major damage occurred during the Second World War, as the fortification was hit by shells and the northwest tower was partially destroyed.
Present-day fortress houses some collections of the Sisak Town Museum (established in 1951), which include holdings of archaeology, ethnology, cultural history and numismatics.
Gallery
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Walls of brick
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Inner court
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Fortress surrounded by trees
See also
- List of castles in Croatia
- Timeline of Croatian history
- Military history of Croatia
- List of museums in Croatia