Nehaj Castle

Nehaj ("Gradina Nehaj") is a castle in Senj, Croatia. It was built by the uskok Ivan Lenković in 1558 on the remains of ruined churches, monasteries and houses which were situated outside of the walls of the city. Today, it serves as a museum in the city of Senj.

The castle is 18 meters tall and 23 meters wide and square shaped with walls averaging 2-3 meters in thickness. There are five towers situated on top of the castle and eleven large cannon openings along the walls. Inside the castles, there are displays of cannons and other household items, as well as a collection of costumes and weapons of the Uskoks of Senj.

ee also

* uskok

External links

* [http://www.senj.hr/English/History_Nehaj.htm Nehaj Fortress]