The Lower Castle

The entrance to the Lower Castle, or “from below,” is through Castle Square, also known as Chess Square because of the famous Living Chess Game of Marostica, held every two years. After crossing the stone bridge, which replaced the original drawbridge, we enter the castle.

Ground Floor

Upon passing through the main entrance, immediately to the right, are the two rooms housing the Tourist Information Office, the ticket office and the bookshop.
The visit to the castle begins by entering the Courtyard of Arms. Under the arcade, we access the rooms hosting the International Chess Museum.
The tour continues by ascending the staircase that leads to the castle’s main floor.

1st Floor

The first room we encounter under the arcade is the Council Hall.
Next, the following rooms house the Museum of Costumes of the Chess Game.
At the end of the arcade, on the left are the stairs leading to the Keep, and on the right, the stairs that lead to the attic.

The Keep is structured over seven levels: on the third level, we can access the battlement walk, while reaching the seventh floor brings us to the Captain’s Hall.

2nd Floor and Battlement Walk

The attic leads us to the alternative access to the battlement walk. Currently, no temporary exhibitions are held here, as the area requires restoration work.

The battlement walk is situated 20 meters high and runs along the perimeter of the castle. From here, we enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the square, the city walls, and the Upper Castle.