The castle had various owners—from Slavonian nobleman family Sudar to famous Croatian counts and dukes Frankopan and Zrinski.

In 1837, a new owner, Count Laval Nugent, rebuilt the castle in the spirit of romanticism.

[1] The castle was used for several years recently as a hotel, and the damage done to the interior to accommodate rooms is now being repaired.

Guide materials indicate that the fortress was built on a hill constructed by the people in order to maximize defenses and views of the surrounding areas.

[1] The castle recently was featured on a commemorative Croatian postage stamp, complete with photograph.