Visitors of the Austro-Hungarian naval cemetery in Pula will come across the graves of Hedwig and August Trapp. They were the parents of Baron von Trapp. Fans of “Sound of Music” may know this name. Baron von Trapp was the father of the singing Trapp family.
Tag: Croatia
Kamerlengo Fortress in Trogir
The fortress of Kamerlengo (Tvrđava Kamerlengo) saw its construction by the Venetians in the 15th century. At that time, it extended existing structures in the old town of Trogir. This town has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Veliki Tabor Castle in Croatia
Veliki Tabor Castle (Grad Veliki Tabor) on a sunny spring day. The oldest part of this castle is a five-cornered tower which dates back to the 12th century. The Croatian painter Oton Iveković owned the building from 1927 to 1935.
Knin Fortress in Croatia
Knin Fortress is considered the second-largest fortress in Croatia. Its construction started in the 9th century. Today, you see it in a state brought up in the 17th and 18th centuries. In one of its buildings, you find the Knin Museum.