Abandoned Concentration Camp - The Bloody Castle

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Kerestinec Castle, it’s beautiful appearance and location distracts from a truly horrific past…
This fortified structure surrounded by a wide moat was originally built for a Hungarian count in 1575, it housed a number of rulers over the years and also served as a meeting point for the Croatian parliament.
It wasn’t until 1947 that a dark history began being written within the walls of this castle…
It was seized by the Ustashe regime, a terrorist organisation heavily influenced by nazism and fascism.
The castle was turned into a concentration camp, approximately 900 prisoners were submitted within its short period of operation, their genocides against serbs and jews were expressions of Nazi racial ideology.
After a prison break, the camp was promptly closed down and any remaining prisoners were sent to nearby Jasenovac, where around 100,000 victims were killed and has been described as ‘more brutal than a auschwitz’.
The regime continued to use the castle as a training camp for some time after.
In 1991, the castle again became a place of incarceration and torture, the Croatian Army used it as a detention centre during the Croatian War Of Independence.
The commander and guards were later put on trial in 2012 for war crimes after using physical and psychological torture against the prisoners.
Some years down the line, the castle stands empty and abandoned. Roofs have been repaired, the overgrowth cleared and in recent years a number of events have been held in the central courtyard, the future may hold something more for this place, although the devastating history can never be forgotten…
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When you consider the age of this building, the horrific things that happen were a small portion of it's history. Not to ignore what happened in the last century but there is so much more to this place. It be interesting to know what it was like in its original form. Also it is good that they have festivals there. Positive energy helps dissipate the dark energy that may linger.

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Couldn’t agree more 🙏🏼

[@Hairnicks]

Fascinating explore of a bit of history I knew nothing about. The festival stuff almost masks the horrors of what has gone before in this place. It obviously has it's ghosts, you can't treat humans that badly without some residue remaining, even if it is just sparked in our imaginations, it has to come from somewhere.

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I think history never should be forgotten equal how cruel it was.There could be developmenting a more kindness behavior if you allowed to bring the bad happenings to speech and thoughtness so to change it to better and kindness behaviour.

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Beautiful architecture!! But such a horrific past… human beings can be so cruel!! Makes me sad!!! Hopefully we all learn from history and do not repeat it!!

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That was weird. Such history. That room full of over sized eggs did put me in mind of the movie Aliens

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Thats a beautiful castle with so much sad history. It's nice to see the old paintings. They are so detailed. I love spiral staircases. Thanks for another great explore. Stay safe guys ❤

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I love the places, you've found there in Croatia! Such an awesome historic building, and nice archetecture and details with some of those windows and ceilings and so on. Just very sad, what must have been going on there. It's hard to imagine in such a castle-like building. And then seeing the festival decorations, and to think, people might have happily celebrated in a place with such a terrible past... It would be great, if that building was saved and perhaps made into a museum. Something which shows its entire history (good and bad) in a respectful manner. It would be sad, if it stood abandoned forever, as it seems, the structure is still pretty intact. Thanks for posting! Looking forward to your next adventures! Take care! ♥

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Glad your enjoying it Betty 🥰 Still got some more to come 🥳🥳 Do not fear, we shall be off somewhere else soon! 😁 Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

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Great one you guys. The atmosphere shines through, what a history. Love you

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I always get super excited when you guys have a new upcoming video... And you both never let us down!! your videos are always amazing!! But this new video is definitely going to be fascinating with all of its dark history that lingers there!!

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Another great video!

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These explores are awesome, I’ve really enjoyed the Croatia series! Nice work guys x

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Loved this show, learnt a lot from it as I always do.

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I love it when you guys mess about laughing and stuff, the pool was funny, lol! What an amazing place, horrible history though! Them spirral stairs was beutifull and once again another great video like many others! And it made my evening when i got the notification to say premeiring in 30 mins as ive had a really crap day, thank you Sam and Jess and cant wait until the next one, love you both, stay safe! peice and love!!

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That means a lot Kevin, its great to have you watching 🙏🏼☺️ Catch you on the next one 😃 Love from us both!

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Absolutely fantastic Sam & Jess. Creepy as hell but you two are pretty fearless. Loved that explore. Super building. Massive history to it. Thanks to you we now know the history too. Til next time. I missed the live chat. Cheers!! XX

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Hi Sam and jess very sad history on this castle,but really nice architecture,some really cool stuff left behind great explor thanks for sharing

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Awesome explore Sam and Jess.

[@Arnie10101]

4:47 Note, this is a 16th century castle, not 15th, apparently completed in 1575. 7:10 That towering figure is not what you want to see when you turn a corner into a dark corridor! 20:00 That mural is interesting, must be an uprising of some sort, but what? Maybe the Peasants Revolt of 1573? Seems very likely. 20:44 Yes, that crude army guy picture is presumably from the 90s as he appears to have an AK-47. Some great views from the turret windows and a good shot of the light coming through the window showing the outline of the windows being thrown against the ceiling. Very atmospheric!

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Thank you for letting me live vicariously through you. I will never be able to see these places in person, but I love that I can see them on these fantastic videos you guys share.

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great video to watch

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I love watching the videos from Croatia. Such different architecture from here in the U.S. I watch you two. Then look forward to watching Karl's haunted one. All you guys make a great team.

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Fantastic architecture with a dark history. Very sensitively done ❤️💋

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This was a good explore, that painting was stunning. The spiral staircase was cool and the view out the window was amazing too. Thanks for going there guys. Xx❤️

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Brilliant 👍 💕 Thank you 😊 🥰

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Thank you for watching Cheryl 🥰 Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lotusdolphin]

Even for a castle it’s so disjointed. None of the rooms are joined to other rooms. You guys are really brave for going at night in a concentration camp. We’re so many perished. You guys had to hear things. Architecture was really incredible yeah. That Miral was beautiful. except it was depicting Civil War The music definitely added to the vibe. Thank you for the incredible tour. As always love from me in California😘💜😎🇺🇸

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Glad you enjoyed it Liz 🥰 It was a weird experience doing a paranormal investigation here! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼❤️

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Great explore. 👍❤️😊

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Brilliant again Sam nJess xx

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love watching your videos your voice is the perfect story teller voice just enjoy these so much

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Greetings!!! The residual energy in the place is probably insane!!! Great vid!! 👍

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Great shot along the roof !😊

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Only just come across you guys. Love it! Keep it up 🙏🏽😎

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That was well worth the time to watch. What an amazing place

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Wow what a building and such an horrific history…. Thanks for sharing it with us Sam and Jess beautiful photography as usual look forward to Karl’s paranormal film with you guys 🥰🥰🥰

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What an amazing building ,, you guys are fantastic love all the videos you do …👍👍

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This was totally awesome.thanx a lot Sam and Jesse.it'll be fun to see Karl's video later.😃😁😆

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Reminder On

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You guys are so fun to watch, thanks for making me smile 😊

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Happy to hear that Kylie 🥰 Means a lot, thank you for watching 🙏🏼

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Beautiful historic building. Great explore! Thank you! Croatia is full of surprises. 🌸🐌💙🌙

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Glad you enjoyed it Marilyn 🥰 Few more left in the bag! ❤️

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Absolutely 💯 beautiful

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Beautiful castle 🏰 but was hard to forget the misery that all those people suffered 😥 Love this Croatia trip guys 🇭🇷 ❤

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Thank you Sam and Jess for these videos. I love them because we hear more from Jess, your so quiet when you're with the gang, lol. Love you both!🥰🥰

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Glad you enjoy them Melodie 🥰 Thank you for watching! Love from us both 🙏🏼❤️

[@morgannlefay13]

Wow really good explore. But what a sad history. Hope it won't keep repeating. Be safe you guys🍀

[@dollybelfiore7628]

Beautiful Building. It's especially nice to see that the roof has been maintained. Kudo's to Croatia for making that happen. Than'x Jess & Sam.

[@razorsedge6468]

Thanks for the video. People need to know about places like this.

[@Samandjessexplore]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏼 Glad you enjoyed seeing it!

[@trudiemead9896]

I really have so enjoyed the films you have made in Croatia and here is another one. An amazing place with such a dark history. We can’t hide from the history, nor should we because we have to understand just how awful it all was and why we don’t want to keep repeating it, but i would love to have seen it in use just as a home or in more peaceful times. The mural was quite something and the views amazing. I don’t know how you completed your filming in the dark after you had joined Karl in his haunted video… brave indeed 👻. The cold pool scenes were great 😁😆

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you’re enjoying them Trudie 🥰 This place was an odd one! 😣 I would love to have seen it as a home too! 😍 The paranormal was weird in here 😱 Thank you for watching 🙏🏼

[@Crangaso]

Abandoned concentration camp, this is going to be a great episode!

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Enjoy the video guys keep making more please what a team your are love Paul 👍👍👍👍😘❤️

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Much love Paul 🙏🏼🥰

[@denisewatson5295]

What an amazing place. I love 💘 the spiral staircase. Take care 😍💕🙂❤💜💓😍

[@mandygibbs7632]

Love this place the rooms as well.pretty rooms and can't imagine the horrific things that happen hear.❤️

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Look forward to this

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad to hear it Andrew 🥳🥰

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Another Fabulous explore guys...such a beautiful place but with a dark and disturbing history 🥺🥺

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loved it

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Sad story but awesome show just loved how old this place is. Another good find loved it💕💕💕💕

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Glad you enjoyed it Bingus 🥰 Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@marktraum9139]

Advent starts 4 weeks before Christmas it's celebrated in Croatia.

[@kenmccrory8397]

Great video and sad too thinking of what it was used for

[@conniepinto7317]

Looks like a huge sad and lonely place. Great video.😢

[@Samandjessexplore]

Certainly is 😣 Will be interesting to see what’s done with it in the future! Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼

[@hahomy]

I loved this explore guys great video loving this Croatia series 👍 and love Sam's voice overs, thanks for sharing and for all the history it makes the video, and seeing the old before and after shots 👍💯🤘 can't wait for the next one🎥📽️ 👍🎃💖

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Glad you enjoyed it Hayley 🥰 Thank you for watching, much love to you ❤️🙏🏼

[@razorsedge6468]

Part of it should be made into a museum. History should be preserved. Even the bad history. The castle did nothing wrong. People do bad things, not objects. The people who were tortured and mistreated there need to be remembered.

[@Samandjessexplore]

Agreed! A museum would be very fitting.

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As a Korean, I strongly agree with your comment.

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THIS IS GONNA BE AWSOMENESS ❤️👌❤️👌❤️👌👍👍

[@antoinettedoyle3185]

Parts for it is stunning.

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Interesting find...you guys find the most remote sites I can only imagine about or read in a book!!!

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you’re enjoying them 🥰🙏🏼 Thank you for watching!

[@cheryleking6543]

Hi Sam and Jess, Im really enjoying Croatia. Thanks for taking us with you. Beautiful castle sad history. Really enjoyed this explore. Stay Safe ❤❤

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad to hear it Cheryle 🥰 Appreciate you watching 🙏🏼❤️

[@bradwyatt6705]

Watching this again. I was beat the last time and kept dozing. Because of being tired not due to content. Your explores I have always found fascinating. It's kind of awesome, even though a small detail. But the windows on the perimeter walls certainly show how thick the walls are, and I'm sure they're even thicker in other places. So when you say the place is fortified, you're not just whistling Dixie.

[@hbristow54]

I loved this place, so interesting and dont forget the spiral staircase, amazing 👏

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Thanks a Brilliant Video Hope You Both Stay Safe. From Blue

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Jesse is so beautiful!!! Great video guys!!!👍👍👍

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Much love!!! 🥰 Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏼

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Oh this ones gonna be great , stay safe love n light to you 🙏❣️

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Hope you enjoyed it Adelle 🥰🙏🏼 Both our love to you and yours ❤️

[@nannyfairy]

I love that you stuck with the history and the architecture, not dwelling on the misery. Of course I had to look up the history, I can't leave well enough alone. There was a terrible tragedy that happened to children in the area in the early years of ww2 and again in the 1990's. People break my heart ,there's no way I can call them human. " if you want to bring down a nation, first kill their children" anonymous quote. If there is a christian god then he's got a lot of explaining to do. Thank you Sam and Jess for another interesting video. It must take a lot of emotional strength to go to places like that. Lots of love and Blessed Be always 💖💖💖💖

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Couldn’t agree with you more Jackie 😓 Thank you for watching, much love from us both 🥰❤️

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[@Mist3rData]

O man, i just love old buildings and there history. You did it justice, thank you. And i am curious to know if that Nimbus 2000 flew good ;)

[@wildsod]

Lovely painting maybe a officers mess-hall? As for the Cold swimming pool SOD that for a game of soldiers, That's why my pool is heated lol Very Sad history, hopefully never to be repeated. Thanks Sam and Jess

[@ladypreddymadders]

Wow what a beautiful place, then night time comes and it gets really creepy haar haar, You can actually pick up the feeling of what actually happened here past and present. But really really good. Poor Jess seems tired. Bless her. Much love and best wishes to you both xx

[@gemmacleveland997]

It’s a beautiful building, it has weird vibes, going from brightly coloured decorations, lights to see the dark past in the rest of the building. Fab video 🤩 Sam you could be the voice of M&S!!!!🥰

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Glad you enjoyed it Gemma 🥰 Thank you for watching ❤️ 🤣🤣 Love it!!

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Guys ,,,,its what is called" man's inhumanity to man" baulkan states is where the first world war carnage started so much unrest through out time in that part of the world yet the countryside is so beautiful god moves in a strange way ,,,,,,,Edwin J

[@gamernature]

I absolutely love Lights and those lights still look fairly new so I think they are going to used this year at Christmas maybe.

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Sick explore guys if those walls could talk , will have to check out carls ghost explore also 🍀

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Absolutely love your logo, who's idea was it?.

[@stephielulu9096]

Such a stunning building to knock down (because of it's dark past) maybe make it into a museum? Excellent video as always 😊❤

[@Allegory_of_Wolves]

I thought the same - it should be made into a museum. Places like that need to be saved and should be used in a respectful manner.

[@Samandjessexplore]

Hello Steph 🥰🥰🥰 That would be one good use for it! Will be interesting to see what’s done with it in future 😖 Missing you! We’ve barely been home recently, when we are we will call you up 🥰 Sending both our love 🥰❤️🥰❤️

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[@CatsCoffeeCrime]

While the architecture was fabulous - especially the ceilings and the cement stair cases- I was disappointed that there wasn’t more to see. The fact that it was once a concentration camp and that it also held prisoners of war who were tortured more recently was creepy. Especially when you see that they satire all the festival lights and decorations. It weirded me out. Great to see both of you. You both look so young and so happy. Always nice. Looking forward to the next explore. Love the Channel. Great Job.👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

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Its was very strange 😣 Hard to know what should be done with places like these. Glad to hear your enjoying them 🥰 Thank you Roberta ❤️

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[@greywebs1944]

A very dark mysterious place I love the Easter Eggs ☺️

[@hikerx9366]

Even though the place is a historical one, it has an evil black history and should be demolished and the land blessed. There must be a lot of lost spirits or souls that are trapped there. Thanks for the tour guys, glad you made it out in one piece.

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What an interesting person

[@vickiwarner7628]

Such a beautiful but sad building. What amazing architecture you have found on your Croatian journey though. A channel you may like because of your love/knowledge of geology etc is Lost Mines. A young man in the Aberystwyth and surrounding areas in Wales, finds and explores all the old mines. He has found some amazing things too.

[@Samandjessexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it Vicki 🥰 That sounds interesting! Will check it out now, appreciate the suggestion! Thank you for watching 🙏🏼