Turopolje is a microregion south of Zagreb, bordered by the right bank of the Sava river to the northeast and the hills of Vukomeričke gorice to the southwest. Although the toponym Turopolje is first mentioned in the 13th century, the region’s tumultuous past stretches back to the era of the Roman Empire. One of the symbols of Turopolje’s rich history is the Old Town Lukavec, located in Lukavec, a village near Velika Gorica. It is a defensive fortress, the only one of its kind in the area. Originally built as a wooden fortification, the Lukavec Castle was rebuilt into its present form in the 18th century. The defining features of the Lukavec Castle: the rectangular layout of the fortress, four corner towers, a tall central tower above the gateway, and its inner courtyard, make this renaissance castle and its surrounding area one of the most recognizable symbols of Turopolje. Considering its primary purpose was defence, it is assumed the beginnings of the fortress are tied to the first waves of Turkish invasions in the area. Throughout its history the fortress has changed hands several times, and currently serves as headquarters of the Noble Municipality of Turopolje (Plemenita općina Turopolje). Each year, festivities inspired by traditional practices of the Turopolje region take place in front of the castle walls. St. George's festivities, known as Turopoljsko Jurjevo, take place in April on Saint George's Day. These festivities are centred around lighting bonfires, which represent a farewell to winter and a symbolic celebration of spring and the upcoming agricultural season. The events, which feature local folk ensembles as well, have become a staple of local culture and draw in numerous visitors from the area. Each May, a festival of forgotten folktales called Perunfest takes place over the course of two days. There, visitors from all over the region can participate in workshops or enjoy various exhibitions, dance performances etc. Other than these events, which aim to preserve traditional practices and present the cultural heritage of Turopolje to visitors, there are no forms of heritage interpretation and presentation in the Old Town of Lukavec. The occasional exhibitions and tourist group visits which briefly revive the Old Town insufficiently utilize the potential contained in the architectural, cultural and historical significance of Lukavec. The rich history of the well-preserved Lukavec Castle is an important part of the heritage and identity of Turopolje and its inhabitants. This is why an effort must be made to explore the castle’s potential and interpret and present the rich historical and cultural heritage of Turopolje in new ways which correspond to the needs of contemporary society.