Trošenj Castle

Trošenj Castle, locally known as Utvrda Trošenj, lies east of the village of Kistanje, in the county of Šibenik-Knin in Croatia.

Trošenj Castle was likely built in the 13th century or early 14th century. It was situated on a cliff above the right bank of the Krka River, a strategic location where a significant trade route crossed the Krka canyon via a wooden bridge. The castle was built by the Šubić family, local Croatian nobles, to control this vital crossing. On the opposite side of the canyon, another castle, Nečven, stood, held by the Šubić's rivals, the Nelipić family, who were also local Croatian nobles.

At some point, the castle fell into the hands of the Ottomans. In 1684, Venetian troops drove them out. During the conflict, the bridge was destroyed, and the castle sustained much damage, leading to its abandonment and subsequent ruin. The bridge was never rebuilt.

Trošenj Castle can be visited freely, and it is about a 30-minute walk from the nearest road.

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