The castle Trakošćan is a culturally protected historical entirety, one of the most attractive and probably one of the most visited castles in Croatia. It's past is related to changing of numerous owners. Throughout the past Trakoscan was often redesinged and upgraded until the renowned family Draskovic came, which is when the castle experienced flourishing and became certainly one of the most beautiful castles in the Republic of Croatia. Within it's complex is the Trakoscan forest park and the reservoir lake called Trakoscan lake, which combined with the castle located on the hill makes a harmonious horticultural whole. The environment is rich in indigenous and imported plant species that make the perfect harmony of nature. It is a part of a rich architectural art in Croatia in which all sorts of different impacts of construction can be seen and which point to the high level of knowledge of Croatian architects in Hrvatsko Zagorje, but also throughout Croatia. Today’s museum possesses valuable museum material of high value from the period of Renaissance and up until Historicism. The above mentioned family Draskovic ruled and enjoyed the castle for almost 400 years. During the 19th century it was converted into a luxurious residency. Today it belongs to cultural and natural monument of the highest category and it is a very exceptional natural complex. It is important to mention the value of castles and monuments in the northern part of the Republic of Croatia, in order to preserve the natural heritage and attract as many visitors and tourists as possible in the continental area of Croatia.