Lake Trakošćan
Lake Trakošćan (Croatian: Trakošćansko jezero) is an artificial lake located in Trakošćan, Hrvatsko Zagorje, Croatia. The lake measures about 1.5 kilometres (1 mi) in length,[1] and around 17 hectares (42 acres) in area. Its average depth is 2.5 metres (8 ft). The water reaches temperatures up to 22 °C (72 °F) in summer. The lake freezes over for three months during the winter. At its inception, the lake functioned as a fish pond, but retained its architectural importance to the present day.[2]
| Lake Trakošćan | |
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 Lake Trakošćan and Trakošćan Castle | |
  Lake Trakošćan | |
| Location | Varaždin County, Croatia |
| Coordinates | 46.261°N 15.937°E |
| Native name | Trakošćansko jezero (Croatian) |
| Basin countries | Croatia |
| Surface area | 0.17 km2 (0.066 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 255 m (837 ft) |
See also
- Trakošćan
- List of lakes of Croatia
- House of Drašković
Lakes portal
References
- "Park šuma i jezero". Municipality of Bednja. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- "Forest Park". Trakošćan Castle Museum. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
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