Petar Kružić Stairway

A bit difficult for not fit people, but bearable so you can try it. Locals of age 70+ use stairs as a walk in a park, at least I thought of it like that when I saw them 😅 A good walk to get some nice bonuses at the very top of the hill (or is it mountain). There you will find a castle, church, a hill with a view point to see a whole city

A very large staircase with many steps, it will not be for everyone...(For young or athletic people.) There is a very beautiful view from above.

Blindly following google maps, didn’t know about the staircase before. Everytime i thought i was near the top, there were more stairs. Benches and water refill point at the top which is great after the walk.

Tough climb up 561 steps, but totally worth it for the view. Water fountain at the top is a nice bonus!

You can take bus 8 to the castle and walk down for breathtaking panorama views!

This stairway was built in 1531 by Petar Kružić, a Croatian military leader, and was originally intended as a pilgrimage route leading to the Church of Our Lady of Trsat. The staircase consists of 561 stone steps and ascends to the Trsat Hill, which rises 138 meters above sea level. At the base of the stairs is a baroque-style arched entrance, built in the early 18th century, reminiscent of a small triumphal arch. Along the stairway, visitors will find several chapels constructed between the 15th and 18th centuries, enriching the spiritual journey for pilgrims. As you climb, you can also enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding landscape, making the ascent both a physical and contemplative experience.

We hadn't researched the route beforehand and where we were going, so we weren't prepared for over 500 steps, especially in the summer :D. But it was definitely intriguing to wonder how much more there was and how far we would go. Despite everything, it was a great workout that revealed incredible views. About the castle, I wouldn't say it was impressive, I wasn't even charmed, but there is a very nice establishment that is perfect for coffee and/or a beer after the long climb.

So thats why I felt wrecked because its 550 steps to the Castle but its worth the effort to see Historical places with great views. Please follow people like me as we make the effort from our heart to help others see & assess amazing places around the world