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Zagreb County Tourist Board

Cultural Heritage

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Zagreb County Tourist Board Cultural Heritage

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The Cultural Heritage of Zagreb CountyThe thematic brochure Cultural Heritage of Zagreb County is intended to provide those setting out on a journey through cultural space and time with information and assistance towards recognizing the spatial specificities of the cultural and historical entity of Zagreb County.

Despite the county’s diversity, it is possible to distinguish two fundamental cultural landscapes: the lowland region of northwestern Croatia (Turopolje, Posavina and Pokuplje) and the mountainous region (Žumberak, Samoborsko gorje and Prigorje). These are two spatial entities, based on the natural landscape and relief, the historical, cultural and traditional characteristics, the type and form of settlements, the type of traditional architecture and the characteristic architectural styles and details.

The churches and chapels, with their tall spires, erected on plateaus above the settlements have special symbolic meaning. Through their isolation, they offer an opportunity to become acquainted with the original, local forms of cultural and historical construction. Meanwhile, their interiors are places of peace and house a wealth of sacral treasures. They draw attention to themselves with the beauty of their many altars, frescos, paintings, statues and stained glass windows. However, the most valuable artefacts within are certainly the organs, the main instrument of religious life.

The mountainous relief and the border position of the county resulted in the construction of many fortified citadels. With the cessation of conflicts came the desire for a greater showcase quality and greater living comfort, and at this time, numerous castles and manor houses were erected in the lowland areas.

Many of the stories and legends of that time attract visitors even today. The rich cultural heritage of this region provides visitors with countless possibilities.

This thematic brochure gives an insight into the cultural history of Zagreb County: its sacral entities, castles, manor houses and cultural institutions. It also aims to stimulate guests to include some of the structures listed within in a future visit to and walk through Zagreb County. A lively and interesting past awaits you!


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Parish Church of St. Martin, Dugo SeloThe church was erected in 1900, according to the designs by Herman Bollé. It was constructed in the neo-Gothic style, and due to its similarities to the Zagreb Cathedral, it is often called the “little cathedral”. The image of St. Martin is on the main altar, together with statues of St. Nicholas and St. Augustine. The four side altars are dedicated to St. Vitus, St. Joseph, the Mother of God and the Heart of Jesus. All altars are constructed of wood. The interior is ornamented by stained glass windows by Josip Biffel, an academic painter, with motives of the annunciation, the birth of Jesus, the crucifixion, the resurrection and others. The two-tower organ is the work of master organ builders Heferer and Son who were from Zagreb – it originates from the turn of the 20th century. A large rosette window made of colourful stained glass dominates between the two organ towers.

Info: Dugo Selo parish office, tel: +385 1 2750 207

The pipe organ, with 8 registers, 1 manual (keyboard) and pedal board, was built by the Heferer company in about 1900. The organ was restored in 1958 and received a pneumatic register. It is still in use.

Church of St. Martin, Martin BregThe oldest visible aboveground remnants of the structure date back to the 16th century. It is assumed that an older Church of St. Martin stood at this location, and this church was first mentioned in 1209. It was owned by the order of the Templar knights. Already in the 13th century, the House of St. Martin, the seat of the Templar Preceptory, stood next to the church. Later, this was taken over by the knight’s order of the Iohannites. The most significant archaeological finding is that of the stone tombstones dating back to the 13th century.

The sculpture of St. Martin, standing on a plateau in front of the church, is the work of Josip Cikač. Miniature copies are an official souvenir of Dugo Selo.

Info: Dugo Selo parish office, tel: +385 1 2750 207, Dugo Selo Tourist Board, tel: +385 1 2751 404


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Ivanić-GradParish Church of St. Peter the Apostle, Ivanić-GradThe church was erected in 1831, at the site of the former wooden Chapel of St. John of Capistrano that stood within the fortress walls before it was destroyed during the Turkish wars. A report from the 17th century tells of its poor state at that time and it was finally torn down in 1775. The new parish church is a typical late Baroque structure of the Classicist style, richly ornamented with frescos on the arches and walls.

The church interior was painted in the lavish Historicist style at the start of the 20th century by Leonardo Marotti. The paintings express the style of that time, while also showing equal influence from the Gothic, Baroque, Rococo, Classicist and Jugendstil periods.

Info: Ivanić-Grad parish office, tel: +385 1 2889 030

The valuable pipe organ, with 14 registrars, 2 manuals and pedal, is the work of Antonin Mölzer from Kutna Hora. The organ is characterised by the lovely resonance with a strong, romantic softness.


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Čardak of the Vratarić-Sukner Family, Zaklepica, Posavski BregiThe čardak is the traditional wooden house style of this area. It was built in 1782 from hand carved oak plants joined in what is called the ‘Croatian corner’, with a massive river rock placed in the foundation. The čardak is owned by the Rukavina family and is one of Croatia’s oldest and best preserved examples of traditional architecture.

The interior of the čardak takes us back to the olden days, with its upper earthen floors, oven and the open hearth.

Info: Josip Rukavina, tel: +385 1 2910 628

Church of St. Maximilian, Posavski BregiConstruction of the church was completed in 1815. The church is large and the interior vaulted. The church inventory including the Classicist reliquary of St. Maximilian and the paintings on the vaults date back to the period of construction.

Though the parish was established in 1790, the construction of the parish church did not begin until the early 19th century, under the supervision of Zagreb Bishop Maksimilijan Vrhovec. The church was consecrated to St. Maximilian. The church contains a valuable collection of altar linens, handmade and donated by parishioners.

Info: Posavski Bregi parish office, tel: +385 1 2896 044

Church of St. Nicholas, Dubrovčak LijeviThe church is situated near the Sava River and its façade faces the river. The church was erected in the 18th century and belongs to the late Baroque era, and has a central quatrefoil layout with a narrow rectangular sanctuary containing the sacristy and oratorium.

The Church of St. Nicholas was the first brick church built in the parish that was founded in 1789, making this the oldest church in the Ivanić-grad region. It was restored in 1880, as seen by the inscription on the choir balcony. The church has a valuable collection of hand-woven linens.

Info: Posavski Bregi parish office, tel: +385 1 2896 044

Town Hall, Ivanić-GradThis building, bearing a stone engraving of the town coat of arms above the entrance, was constructed in 1889 and is a protected cultural monument.


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Erdödy Castle, JastrebarskoSituated in the centre, the Erdödy castle is the oldest structure in town. It was erected at the end of the 15th century by Ban Matija Gereb and was in the possession of the Erdödy family from the early 16th century until 1922. Over time, additions were made to the castle, and the original rectangular structure was reinforced with two rounded towers. The inner courtyard is lined with arcades and Baroque pillars and has outstanding acoustics. The plaque to the left of the entrance was installed in 1592 by Ban Tomo Erdödy, son of the original owner Petar Erdödy, who held the estate from 1519 to 1567. The castle is surrounded by a lovely park, which today is a favourite promenade.

Oršić Castle, SlavetićThe castle of Count Oršić stands on the top of the hill opposite the Parish Church of St. Anthony the Hermit (1600), in the midst of the gentle, green Slavetić hills, with their colourful orchards, vineyards and flowery meadows. The old town was first mentioned in 1294 as part of the Podgorje County. It later changed hands many times. The Oršić counts took over ownership in 1468 through until 1869, when it was taken over by Levin Rauch. It was originally constructed as a medieval burg, with a Gothic town core, defensive tower and palace. It underwent several adaptations from the 16th to 18th century, and was over time transformed into a spacious castle. Today, the castle is privately owned.


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Zwilling Castle (Ribograd), Crna Mlaka It is situated in the midst of a wetland area that was turned into the Crna Mlaka fishpond in the early 20th century. In about 1905, Kornelius Zwilling took the estate under lease. In the period from 1914 to 1920, he built a complex of villas, gardens and accompanying structures after the designs of architect J. Deutsch (1917) in the late art deco style. Today, this castle stands at the centre of the Crna Mlaka Special Ornithological Reserve near Jastrebarsko.

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Okić, Novo Selo OkićkoThe Okić parish was included on the list of parishes from 1334. The church underwent renovations throughout the entire 17th century, and the present day bell tower dates back to 1649. The outer courtyard walls, the portal bearing the Erdödy family coat of arms and the sculpture of the Blessed Virgin Mary with two angels were added in 1668. The portal is of exceptional value due to the sculpture positioned above the gable: two kneeling angels to the side and the figure of Mary standing on the Erdödy coat of arms in the middle, surrounded on the wall by painted heads of cherubs. The year 1691 is engraved on the portal. The style and high quality of the work suggests that this is the work of Zagreb sculptor Komersteiner.

The church interior was completely renovated from 1888 to 1890 according to the designs of August Posilović, and the walls were painted by Croatian painter Ferdo Quiquerez (Kikerec), the first Croatian realist. The Rococo style pulpit of the side nave was also installed and is painted (Christ the Shepherd), the organ dates back to the end of the 19th century. The late Renaissance free-standing stone holy water font and the walled holy water font ornamented with a flower petal and cross motif have been preserved.

Info: Parish office, tel. + 385 1 6294 200, 6294 043

Cistercian Convent, JastrebarskoThe original structure was a monastery used by the Dominicans in the 16th century, though the last Dominican abandoned Jastrebarsko in 1575. The monastery was taken over by Franciscan monks in 1602. They began construction of a new monastery in 1704, in the early Baroque style. The new monastery included the original Dominican part of the church and monastery, and many traces of the original Gothic structure can still be seen in the walls of the church. The façade is simple, and the monastery has a rectangular layout with an internal courtyard and open arcade. The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary was originally a Gothic structure, though only the Gothic window on the northern wall of the sanctuary and the rectangular shape of the sanctuary remain today. A Baroque adaptation in the early 18th century resulted in an extension of the rectangular nave, and the installation of a choir at the western end. The Chapel of Our Lady of the Scapular was built along the northern wall. The many exceptionally valuable details of sculpted works indicate the wealth of the patron of the church and monastery, and the clear influence of masters from Slovenia, where the Franciscan province was seated.

Info: Convent, tel. +385 1 6282 110


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Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, JastrebarskoConstruction of the church was completed in 1747. The Baroque inventory from the 18th century includes the valuable main altar from 1733, the work of the Italian master Giovanni Rossa and made from marble; the side altars to St. Francis, St. Anthony, and Our Lady of the Scapular, the pulpit from the mid 18th century, and the statues of St. Valentine and the Whipped Christ from the early 20th century. The entire complex is one of the most valuable sacral complexes in northwestern Croatia, and had a significant influence on the later construction of sacral structures in the Jastrebarsko area. In the 1980s, the monastery was taken over by the nuns of the Cistercian Order (Catholic order, members of the Benedictines). The monastery library houses valuable books and old maps, and the collection of incunabula and its original printed works from before 1500, is particularly valuable.

Info: Parish office, tel. + 385 1 6282 110

Church of St. Peter, PetrovinaThe church is situated in the middle of the town. The parish in Petrovina was already included on the 1334 list of parishes. The original medieval Gothic structure was adapted and renovated in the 17th century when the church received its characteristic Baroque appearance.

On the façade and in the interior one finds a series of fantastic stone sculpture details, from stone door and window frames to the engraved stone holy water font. The main neo-Gothic altar, dating back to the second half of the 19th century, no longer stands in the church. It has been replaced by highly valuable late Gothic frescos from the 15th century that were revealed, along with the Gothic window, during restoration works in the 1980s. The frescos depict motifs of the Passion of Christ, and are the only example of their kind in northern Croatia. The altars consecrated to Michael the Archangel and the Sorrowful Madonna in the nave date back to the 17th century and are among the loveliest Mannerist altars in northwestern Croatia. The church also contains the late Mannerist altar of St. Anthony at the side chapel (17/18th century), the wooden pulpit and the organ from 1821.

Info: parish office, tel. +385 1 6286 099

Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Snow, VolavjeThe chapel stands in the centre of the town, and is surrounded by walls containing a Baroque portal. The original chapel was built in the 15th century, and the new church completed in 1704. The bell tower dates back to the 17th century, though it was extended in the 18th century. The polygonal chapel east of the sanctuary was added in 1709, while the vestibule of the chapel was added south of the nave in 1732. The courtyard walls with portal were raised in 1741. Remnants of late medieval paintings have been found on the southern wall. The main, great altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the early Baroque style, was created in 1706 in the Paulist workshop. The Mannerist side altar of St. Stephen (on the right) and the Magi (on the left) date back to the end of the 17th century, while the two early Baroque side altars of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (left) and St. John of Nepomuk (right) date back to the early 18th century. The organ is from 1785. The entire complex stands out due to the masterful detail of sculpture, and represents one of the most valuable monuments of sacral architecture in the Jastrebarsko area.



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Chapel of St. Francis Xavier, PlešivicaSituated on a hill outside of the town core, it was constructed in the period from 1752–1757 at the site of an earlier chapel. The bell tower was added in 1822, and the chapel underwent restoration in 1847. A sculpture of St. Francis Xavier stands in the niche on the facade. Medallions of the evangelists adorn the pendentives. The preserved 18th century inventory includes the main altar with 4 sculptures and the atectonic zone of the gable, the two side altars in the chapels and the pulpit.

Info: Parish office, Church of St. George, tel. + 385 1 6293 127, 6281 756

Church of St. Nikola, Jastrebarsko The Heferer organ, with 12 registers, 2 manuals and a pedal, dates back to 1894. The organ is a prized piece of domestic craftsmanship, and is well preserved.

Info: Church of St. Nicholas, tel. +385 1 6281 756


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Franciscan Monastery and Church of St. John the Baptist, Kloštar IvanićThe church is a late Gothic structure completed in 1508, and made from stone blocks, and is the largest Gothic structure in northern Croatia. The church has a single nave and an extended sanctuary with a polygonal apse, and ornamentation of fauna.

The massive bell tower was raised on the southern side of the sanctuary and connects the church and the monastery. It was built in brick, unlike the remaining constructive and ornamental elements, which are all made of stone. The façade is simple, and the coat of arms of Bishop Luka Baretin, who commissioned the construction of the church, adorns the keystone of the Renaissance portal. The bell tower dates back to the 16th century, though it lost its original appearance in the Baroque restoration at the turn of the 18th century. During the Turkish conquests, the church was torched. Restoration works began in 1677 when the vaults were restored, but were instead given the appearance of Baroque style barrel vaults. The façade is richly ornamented. In 1745, a crypt was constructed under the sanctuary and the old altars were replaced, with the exception of the main altar from 1703 and the altar of the Holy Cross under the choir. The new altars were consecrated to Our Lady of the Rosary, the 14 Assistances, St. Francis and St. Anthony.

The church was heavily damaged in World War II and left to deteriorate. Restoration works on its reconstruction and preservation began in the late 1980s. The inventory dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries, including the main altar and the four side altars by Zagreb sculptor Josip Weinacht. Virtually all the paintings and sculptures have been preserved and are stored in the gallery and the treasury of the new Franciscan monastery and Parish Church in Kloštar Ivanić, opened in 1994. The pieces of the inventory yet to be restored are kept in the monastery.

Construction of the old Franciscan monastery began in the early 16th century, and was completed in 1748. The building took place in several phases, each of which left its mark on the monastery. The old rectory that stood at this site was incorporated into the monastery. The Franciscans abandoned the monastery in 1544 while fleeing from the Turks, and would only return again in 1639. During that period, it served as a military base for the Military Border. In 1997, the Franciscans relocated to the new monastery built alongside the Parish Church of St. Mary, and handed over this structure to the Sisters of the Carmelite order, who have established the Carmel of the Holy Little Theresa.

Library of the Franciscan Monastery, Kloštar IvanićThe beginnings of the now very valuable library stretch back to 1639, when the Franciscans returned to Kloštar Ivanić. The library is a truthful reflection of the work of the Franciscans in this area, as it is followed by expert literature. Today’s library has been completely catalogued. A symposium on the library was held in 1999, and symposium papers published in a volume entitled The Library of the Franciscan Monastery of Kloštar Ivanić. Today, the library houses some 5000 volumes, including three incunabula (first prints), one of which is a very rare German publication. The library also houses about 150 rare volumes in Croatia, and several hundred in foreign languages. The collection of pharmaceutical and medical literature is exceptional, as the Franciscans held the only apothecary in this region from 1728 to 1931, making it one of the oldest in Croatia. Today’s pharmacy in Kloštar Ivanić continues the activities of this same apothecary. Considering that the Franciscan library holds a collection of 42 books of Kajkavian literature, this collection can rightfully be called Rara Kajkavaiana, as the Kajkavian works within a rare and very diverse.


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Chapel of All Saints, Stara MarčaThe church has a rectangular nave, triangular apse and bell tower before the facade. It was constructed at the turn of the 20th century and contains an altar from the period of construction (Classicist style). It has recently been restored. The church stands next to the local cemetery.

Marča Greek Catholic EparchyThe Holy Office, led by Pope Paul V discussed the issue of creating a union between the Holy See and the Marča Eparchy, and on 19 November 1611, Cardinal Robert Belarmino issued a letter confirming that Simeon Vratanje had entered into a union with the Catholic Church, and the Pope recognized Simeon as the bishop for the all faithful of the Greek Catholic faith in Hungary, Slavonia, Croatia and as far as Kranj. On 21 November 1611, Pope Paul V issued the decree “Divinae Majestatis arbitrio” which canonically established the Marča monastery under the name St. Michael the Archangel. It was constructed at the site of the former Church of All Saints, and Bishop Simeon was appointed abbot.

Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryThe church was already mentioned in the 13th century, when it was part of a convent that was destroyed during the Tatar invasions, while the parish was included on the 1334 list of parishes. The church was given a Baroque appearance in 1759. The Baroque inventory has been completely preserved and restored, including the unique example of the ‘Lord’s tomb’ from 1692, designed in the form of a Baroque stage. The Baroque inventory dates back to the second half of the 18th century, and consists of 8 altars: the main altar of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the work of Franjo Antun Straub), and the side altars of St. George, St. Joseph, the Epiphany, St. Barbara (Baroque master from the mid 18th century), St. Anthony the Hermit, Our Lady of Sorrows and the Holy Cross. The church inventory also includes a valuable pulpit and throne of Our Lady with baldachin, the christening font with the sculpture of St. John, and a valuable organ from 1834 created by local master Pavao Pump. The stone statue of the Mother of God, bearing a pieta motif and containing many mysterious elements, is from an unknown period.

Info: Parish office, tel. +385 1 2831 400


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The organ is a mechanical system with wooden pipes, two manuals and one pedal, and is the work of reputed Zagreb organ builder Pavao Pump (19th century). This is one of the largest organs in the Beidermayer style in Croatia. The organ was fully restored in 1988.


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Parish Church of the Most Holy Trinity, KrašićThe church was included in the first list of parishes of the Zagreb Diocese in 1334. Remnants of the late Gothic structure, later remodelled to the Baroque style in 1759, are still evident in the sanctuary and netted vaults. The main altar is consecrated to the Most Holy Trinity, the left altar to the Most Holy Heart of Jesus and the right altar to St. Barbara. A new altar, consecrated to the Blessed Alojzije Stepinac, was installed in 2004 and, according to his own willing, the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes of the Cave, the work of sculptor Mila Wood, was installed. The ceiling paintings in the dome of the main nave in the sanctuary of the new church are the work of painter Marko Rašica.

The old Gothic church was renovated and expanded into a new central type space according to the designs of Stjepan Podhorski, an architect from the early 20th century.

Info: Krašić parish office, tel. +385 1 6270 703

The organ was constructed in 1892 by Mijo Heferer. The organ has 8 registers, 1 manual and pedal, and is a prized piece of the Zagreb Heferer workshop.

Parish Church of St. Sixtus, PribićErected at an early Christian site; according to some records, it was already built by 925. The medieval structure, covered subtly by the Baroque vaults with arches, can still be felt in the restored church.

The church is one of the oldest sacral structures that belonged to the Zagreb Kaptol. Archdeacon Ivan Gorički mentioned the church in the list of parish churches of 1334. It was torched in the Turkish conquests in 1643. The exterior exudes a medieval feeling. The church is marked by the polygonal bell-tower that, despite its more recent construction in 1653, repeats the characteristic shapes of the medieval structure. In 1732, the side Chapel of Our Lady was added and fully completed in 1759.

Pribić is the birthplace of Cardinal Franjo Kuharić, and this is the church where he practiced his faith.

Info: Parish priest Stjepan Dijaneš, tel. +385 1 6270 080


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Church of Our Lady of Dol, DolThe church was erected by patron of the Pribić parish, Petar Zrinski, on the Zrinski lands. Since 1668, this church has been listed among the canonical visitations. In 1740, parish priest Miha Šegina began the construction of today’s church.

The Baroque altar was erected in 1753, bearing the statue of the Madonna with Child, from the old church inventory. The main altar and side chapels (1767) were created by an unknown travelling master. The altars and Rococo pulpit (1767) are among Croatia’s most valuable church inventory of the 18th century. The wall paintings are particularly charming; they illustrate the tales of Mary’s miracles, set in scenes of the everyday life of the people of the day, at work or at rest, in the clothing of the time. Scenes from the life of St. Isidore and St. Notburga are depicted on the folk costumes.

As a child, Alojzije Stepinac made pilgrimages to this sanctuary with his mother Barbara; this was also a favourite church of Cardinal Franjo Kuharić.

Info: Parish priest Stjepan Dijaneš, tel. +385 1 6270 080

The organ has six registers, without a pedal, and uses a perforated mechanism. It was built by Celje master Antun Scholz in about 1782. The instrument was successfully restored in the Heferer workshop. With its exceptional Rococo organ case, it is one of the loveliest organs of the 18th century.

Greek Catholic Church of the Annunciation of Mary, Strmec PribićkiThis neo-Byzantine church, constructed in 1911, was commissioned by Bishop Julije Drohobecky and built on the designs of Stjepan Podhorski. The Baroque manor of the Greek Catholic bishopric and the church form a harmonious entity that blends in beautifully with the landscape. The central structure is covered with a dome, and the interior is fantastically adorned.

Strmec Pribićki was first mentioned as an estate in 1441. For a time, it was under the possession of Ban Petar Zrinski, and later was purchased by the Marča Greek Catholic Bishop Pavao Zorčić in 1682.

In 1942, a Greek Catholic parish was established here. In commemoration of the signing of the Marča Treaty in 1611, uniting the Christians of the Eastern-Rites with the Catholic Church, this Greek Catholic church consecrated to the Annunciation of Mary was erected on this small, artificial island.

Complex of the Greek Catholic Rectory, Strmec Pribički The estate of the Greek Catholic Eparchy has stood at the southern gates to the Žumberak region, along the road from Krašić to Pribić since 1678. The estate includes a Baroque castle with portal from 1751 that houses the rectory, which was adapted in 1910 according to designs by the architect Podhorski. At this time, the chapel was also added. The entire complex, with the castle, includes the single-story outbuilding with its steep roof, the old residential building (manor style) and the Greek Catholic Church of the Annunciation of Mary, situated on a small island in the midst of the park. The church was built in 1911 in the neo-Byzantine style. The complex as a whole has great historical, artistic and ambient value.

Info: Krašić Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 6270 910


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Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross, KrižThe name of this church was first recorded in 1120, when the Templars built the wooden Church of the Holy Cross on the lands of the Zagreb bishops. The parish was included in the 1334 list of parishes.

The single nave church was originally Gothic in style, but later received a Baroque appearance. It has a narrow rectangular sanctuary and polygonal apse, sacristy and bell tower on the northern wall of the nave and sanctuary. The medieval elements were retained in the buttresses that following the exterior of the church, while the lower level of the bell tower retained the appearance of a defensive tower. The sanctuary was vaulted in the Baroque style in 1693, while restoration works in 1729 added vaulting in the nave. The Baroque inventory from the early 18th century has been preserved, including the large main altar with the collection of the crucifixion and 4 sculptures in the upper and 6 in the lower zone from 1720, in the early Baroque style, which was the work of the Paulist workshop. Also preserved is the right altar of St. Rocco, with 3 large and 4 small sculptures (1761), the left altar of St. Anthony, with 3 large and 4 small sculptures (1761), pulpit with wooden relief and sculptures, and the organ with 3 figures of angels.

Info: Parish office, tel. + 385 1 2824 747


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Parish Church of St. Martin, Jamnica PisarovinskaThis is the oldest church in the area as it was first mentioned in 1610. It received its present day appearance in 1761. It was built on a hill and dominates the landscape.

Info: Donja Kupčina parish office, tel. +385 1 6292 011

Chapel of the Holy Trinity, DvoranciFirst mentioned in 1871, the chapel is characterised by its wooden Baroque construction. It was completed in 1893, when it received its present day appearance.



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Chapel of St. Leonard, Gradec PokupskiConstructed in 1922 in the traditional wooden architectural style, the church is dominated by the altars of St. Leonard, the patron saint of livestock breeders, St. Nicholas and St. Nikola Tavelić.

Info: Lasinja parish office, tel. +385 47 884 277

Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Donja KupčinaMentioned as early as 1566, the construction of this Baroque church was completed in 1672, when it received its present day appearance. It suffered heavy damage from shelling during the Homeland War, and was completely renovated in 2007. The church inventory includes a valuable monstrance that is more than 300 years old.



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Samobor Old TownThe Old Town was raised at a crossroad in the northwestern corner of the Sava River Valley in about 1260. Early rulers were the Babonić family, followed by the Hungaro-Croatian King. In the early 15th century, it came under the Celje knights, and in the early 16th century, into the possession of the Frankopan family. It was also owned by the Erdödy and Kulmer families, and its last owner was Montecuccoli.

The oldest structure of the burg is the defensive tower from the 13th century, a slender and well built structure, likely the strongest of the entire complex; that includes a palace, tower with chapel, two battery towers, a courtyard, a substructure with a pentagonal bastion and palace called “Ajtić’s house”. Today, due to its position above the main town square, overlooking the houses below like a memento of the past, this picturesque ruin of a citadel/burg over Samobor contributes to the overall beauty of the town.

Okić Old Town, Podgrađe Podokićko The Old Town has a specific position, at the very top of a steep hill. Okić was first mentioned in 1193, and its first known owner was Jaroslav, as mentioned in a document from 1217. In the 14th century, Okić was made up of two distinctive burgs and a chapel. Several stages of construction and the high quality Romanesque masonry are evident on the walls of the burgs. Stone details include windows, staircases and loopholes.

Tuščak, Kravljak Situated on the top of a long, narrow ridge of the eastern slopes of Žumberačka gora, near the village of Kravljak. In the 12th century, the border between Slavonia (Hungary) and Germany passed along the top of Žumberačka gora, and the Tuščak burg was on the German side and in the possession of the Spanheim counts. With its position, it served to defend the borders. This is a good example of an axial burg, regardless of the fact that it consisted of only two walled structures.

Lipovec, Mali LipovecSituated at the peak of a cone-shaped hill, just west of Samobor, near to the Šoić House and the peak of Oštrc. Ivan, son of Jaroslav of Okić received permission to build the Lipovec castrum from King Bela IV in 1251. Later, it was purchased by the Babonić knights, and in 1349 it was taken over by Nikola Seč, and later by Martin Frankopan. It was constructed on the edge of a very high cliff, thus making it less accessible to invaders. The Lipovec Burg was likely abandoned during the 17th century, as it no longer served a defensive purpose and was not suitable for comfortable living.


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Chapel of St. Michael, TaborecThe chapel stands in the settlement of Taborec on the slope of the Tepec hill, just under the Samobor Old Town. The chapel was originally a medieval structure, one of the oldest in the Samobor region, which was later given a Baroque appearance. It was erected in the 16th century, and later adapted and restored by the end of the 17th century.

The land the chapel was built on was partially levelled and walled. On the western side, it is fenced by a stone wall with stone entrance portal with wrought iron gates.

A choir was installed in the western part of the nave, and is accessed from the exterior, from a path at the same height of the choir, via a covered bridge. Several Gothic elements have been preserved inside the church, including the body and layout, the profiled stone door and window frames, boxes and other details.

During the Baroque renovations, the valuable Baroque main altar and two side altars were added. A stone tombstone, with a relief depicting the Crucifixion from 1589, was installed on the southern wall of the sanctuary. The chapel is an exceptional example of Gothic sacral architecture, as only a few have been preserved in the Samobor area. Later renovations gave it a Baroque appearance.

Info: Church of St. Anastasia parish office, tel. + 385 1 3360 082

Parish Church of St. Anastasia, SamoborThe church was constructed from 1671–1675 by Hans Allio from Celje, who freely combined stylist elements from the Gothic to the Baroque.

The wall murals were painted in 1897 by Marko Antonini. The church contains seven altars and inventory from the end of the 19th century. The stained glass windows date back to the early 20th century. The church is a rare and interesting structure in the Mannerist style.

The parish church was first mentioned with this name in 1334. Today’s structure was modelled after the Jesuit Church of St. Catharine in Zagreb. The layout repeats the typical Jesuit structure, with a characteristic single open space. The main area expands outwards, and the sides are transformed into a series of chapels.

Info: parish office, tel. +385 1 3360 082, Samobor Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 3360 044


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Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Franciscan Monastery, SamoborErected at the site of the older Church of Our Lady of Mercy in the field, legend has it that the original church was built by King Bela IV in the 13th century. Recent archaeological studies have shown that today’s church contains part of the structure of the medieval construction. The present day Baroque monastery was completed in 1721, and the church in 1733. The surrounding grounds are spacious, including three large plots with gardens, orchards and grasslands.

The monastery is a single-storey four-wing structure with an internal courtyard containing a garden and a well from 1717. The church interior is richly ornamented. The apse features a luxurious Illusionist style fresco of the Assumption of Mary which was painted above the main altar by Franc Jelovšek in 1752.

The side chapels include lavish Baroque altars and the altar pale by V. Metzinger from 1735, and is complemented by the Baroque pulpit. The monastery includes a valuable collection of Baroque paintings and church dishes, and a particularly valuable library, with many books from the 16–19th century.

The Franciscan monastery and church is an important Baroque architectural complex from the early 18th century. In terms of its architectural and aesthetic values, level of preservation, the diverse and valuable inventory, this complex is one of the most important cultural monuments in Samobor. The monastery houses a very valuable library, including three incunabula.

Info: parish office: tel. +385 1 3360 810


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Parish Church of St. Martin, Sveti Martin pod Okićem The original organ was first mentioned in 1745, while the present day organ, the work of the Heferer company, dates back to 1886. It has 6 registers, 1 manual and pedal, and has since undergone restoration several times. The organ is electrified and is still in use to day, and often serves as a concert accompaniment.

Info: parish office, tel: +385 1 3382 161, www.zupa-svetimartin.hr

Franciscan Monastery and Parish Church of St. Leonard, KotariThe monastery stands below the village, near the road Samobor – Jastrebarsko. Legend has it that Ban Petar Erdödy built a votive chapel in 1528 at the site of an apparition, and the monastery was built in 1683. A new, square monastery building with a central courtyard and well was built at the end of the 17th century. The church was restored and enlarged in 1733, when it took on the role of the parish church. A school was opened within the monastery in 1775, though the monastery would be terminated and abandoned in 1789. The parish continued to be led by the Diocesan priests, though the monastery was neglected and over time, three of its wings caved in. In 1964, the parish and remaining monastery wing were returned to the Franciscan-Glagolitic priests. The unique complex of the former Franciscan church and monastery consists of the church and remaining monastery wing, which is a single-storey structure with an L-shaped layout that is connected to the church.

A wall mural of St. Francis adorns the eastern façade of the monastery, while the coats of arms of the Erdödy family are found above the entrance and above the arch of the arcades.

The church is a single nave structure, with a narrow, rectangular sanctuary and a bell tower west of the nave. The church includes exceptionally valuable inventory, such as the main altar of St. Leonard (1741), which is large and richly formed, with a sculptural group of the Virgin with Christ on the gable, the side altars of St. Francis and St. Anthony with a triumphant arch (1743) and two statues of saints, the two side altars of the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph are on the northern and southern sides of the nave (1746), the painted pulpit (18th c.), the antependium with the altar of the Immaculate (18th c.), and four paintings in the sanctuary, the painting of St. Gregory (17th c.) and the painting of St. Anthony of Padua (1732). The monastery also houses a very valuable library.

Info: Kotari parish office, tel. + 385 1 3381 518


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Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Samobor The organ has 16 registers, two manuals and a pedal, and uses a mechanical system with trackers. Master Antun Weiner reported that he built the organ in 1738. He was trained in Graz, in the workshop of the reputed organ builder K. Mittereitter. After the Paulist organ in Lepoglava, Weiner’s piece is the most valuable musical instrument in northern Croatia, and only one of a few from the early 18th century. It has been preserved, virtually in its original state and still possesses excellent phonic qualities. The organ case is also a masterpiece of carpentry. It is built into a single block, together with the positive, into the choir balcony.

Info: parish office, tel. + 385 1 3360 810

Parish Church of St. Leonard, Kotari A record in the monastery Diarium states that the organ positive was obtained in 1742, but without mention of the artist or place from which it was acquired. The instrument is a late Baroque work of art, with great historical and museum value. The positive is a mechanical system with trackers and perforated panels, and there are 7 registers and one manual. The positive is particularly interesting in the sense of the musical system due to the Mixtura register, the only one of its kind in Croatia. The organ case of the positive is also one of the most precious woodcarving accomplishments in Croatia. The positive was restored by the Faulend-Heferer company in 1992.


Church of St. John the Evangelist, Cerje This organ, with 1 manual and pedal, was created in the Heferer workshop in 1893. It is a high quality piece by the domestic masters, and has been well preserved.

Info: Church of St. John the Evangelist, tel. + 385 1 2046 806


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Church of the Holy Three Kings, KominConstructed in the mid 17th century and consecrated by Bishop Martin Borković in 1669. The church interior is richly ornamented and represents a pearl of Baroque architecture. This is one of the rare churches in which the entire interior is covered with frescos and mouldings, with female and male figures as allegories of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and an abundance of lovely Rococo ornamentation and flowers. According to the information available, the frescos were likely to have been painted by Antun Archer in the 18th century. The church is dominated by the main altar of the Three Holy Kings, with the altar painting of the Homage of the Kings (1729), which originates from the workshop of Bishop Branjug. The altar of St. Elizabeth is particularly lovely.

The church is surrounded by a walled arcade which provides shelter for pilgrims. The church stands in a lovely position over the road for Varaždin, and dominates the landscape.

Info: Bisag parish office, tel. +385 42 616 225


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Chapel of the Holy Three Kings, KominThe church complex surrounded by a walled arcade was built during the 18th century, and during the traditional feast days was a place of pilgrimage. The monstrance is a very valuable artefact. On the exterior wall of the chapel is a small, closed altar with a relief depicting a kneeling peasant with hands folded in prayer, a dish with money, and the date 1710 and initials. The peasant in the relief is a man named Prevarek who had found a bowl with Roman money while ploughing the fields with his oxen. When the plough struck something hard, the oxen were frightened and ran away, and the surprised peasant kneeled on the ground and made a vow to God, that if nothing happened to his oxen he would build a chapel. When the event ended happily, the peasant kept his promise. Church feasts are held in the chapels on the feast day of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, and on the feast of the Holy Three Kings (Epiphany), to whom the chapel was consecrated.


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Chapel of St. Peter, Novo MjestoThe chapel was built in the late 13th century. In terms of style, the chapel is predominantly Romanesque with some Gothic elements. It was mentioned in the 1501 list of parish churches, though the parish was soon afterwards extinguished due to Turkish attacks. The chapel was likely a church of the court. This is a very reasonable assumption, given that the chapel had a gallery from which the aristocrats could partake in the service to God. Medieval frescos from the 14th century have been preserved in the church.

Info: Sveti Ivan Zelina parish office, tel. +385 1 2060 878


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Zelingrad, Zelinska goraThe medieval city of Zelingrad stands on a ridge along the forest road through the Zelinska gora hills, near the mountain hut at Kladeščica. It was first mentioned in the records in 1295, when Ivan, son of the Palatin Dionysius, gave the land as a gift to Nespeš Pavao and the son of his brother Fabijan as a reward for their loyal service. Throughout history, it had changed hands many times, though the most important to own it were the Bychkele family, Zapolja family, Petar Palffy and Pavao Kerečani. It was mentioned as ruins already in 1635. The complex of urban elements was encircled by defensive walls. On the northern side was a circular defensive half-tower, with the entrance gates on the northwestern side of the half-tower. On the southwestern side is a strong polygonal structure, with a southern defensive wall leading to a half-tower in the southeast. The interior is divided into two parts: the northern residential part consisting of two segments, and the southern part which was the interior courtyard.

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Church of John the Baptist, Sveti Ivan ZelinaThe church was first mentioned in 1200, when Zelina was under the Zagreb Diocese. Virtually all its medieval elements disappeared in the many adaptations made to the church. It was expanded in the Baroque style in 1720. The Baroque pulpit (1726) and Rococo christening font (1761) have been preserved from this period.

During the Middle Ages, the church was mentioned under the name St. John of Moravec. It is listed among the parishes in 1334 and 1501. The church, in its present day appearance, was consecrated in 1803 by Zagreb Bishop Maksimilijan Vrhovec. The Blessed Alojzije Stepinac was parish priest here in 1933. The rectory houses an exceptionally valuable old library, which includes several books considered to be the foundation of Croatian publishing (Belostenec, Mulih, Katarina Zrinska and others).

Info: Sv. Ivan Zelina parish office, tel. +385 1 2060 878


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Church of St. Nicholas, Donja Zelina Organ with 8 registers, 1 manual and pedal was built by Josip Brandl from Maribor in 1908. Unfortunately, the instrument has been neglected and is not in use.

Info: church, tel. +385 1 2065 143


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Parish Church of All Saints, BedenicaMentioned in the historical documents in 1334, the church was erected at an important strategic position. During the Turkish conquests in this region, the church was fortified with exceptionally thick walls. The Gothic arches and Romanesque oculus window in the sanctuary were preserved. At the turn of the 14th century, a late Renaissance bell tower was added to the front, with the entrance to the church passing through the tower.

Info: Bedenica parish office, tel. +385 1 2064 086


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Chapel of St. Mary Magdalena, Mala GoricaConstructed in the mid 18th century at the site of an earlier wooden chapel from the mid 17th century, this Baroque structure has a quatrefoil layout and a narrow sanctuary ending in an apse. A small bell tower stands above the main facade.

The main altar, originating from the old parish church in Sveta Nedelja from 1600, is of significant value. This altar represents the only preserved altar from that period in the area: wooden, two stories high, gold plated and polychromatic, with five sculptures, an altar pale and a painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Info: Sveta Nedelja parish office, tel. +385 1 3370 755

Erdödy Castle in KerestinecThe Kerestinec Castle is a monument of the first category. Its construction was started by the Erdödy family in 1576. In its original from, it was a typical Renaissance castle with four corner towers and four wings with open arcades bordering a square courtyard. It received its present day Baroque appearance and structure in restoration works during the 18th century. Significant construction works were carried out in the early 20th century with the addition of the southern wing and in the park around the castle.


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Chapel of St. Rocco, Sveta NedeljaThe Chapel of St. Rocco, constructed in 1728, is a valuable example of a harmonious Baroque structure with a rectangular layout and sanctuary and a small bell tower above the facade. All the facades of the chapel are decorated with thin white trimming and a simply profiled wreath. The chapel’s greatest feature is the impressively restored Baroque altar of St. Rocco from 1751, covering the entire wall of the sanctuary. Also of great value is the pulpit and organ.


The organ, which has a positive with 7 registers, 1 manual and no pedal, was built by well known Slovenian organ builder Antun Scholz in 1799. The original note bares his name, stating Burgl. Orgelbauer in Cilli, has been preserved on the pipes. This masterpiece has been preserved in is original state, and is phonically complete. The scale of the manual is C/E - c3. The console is built into the back of the organ, while a small window allows the musician to view the altar. The housing is built into the choir balcony. The primary elements of this artistically valuable organ case are the architecturally harmonious, rhythmic facade and subtle decorations. Two slender side towers with triangular bases close the narrow coupler. The magnificently carved curtains over the opening of the registers attract particular attention.


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Parish Church of the Most Holy Trinity, Sveta NedeljaThe church was constructed in the period from 1768 to 1786 and is a significant example of the late Baroque style. This is a single nave structure with a rectangular layout, with an apse termination and side bell tower on the main facade.

The dome is vaulted and its interior is decorated with ornamented stucco mouldings. The church inventory includes the main altar dating back to 1811, the side altar with the stone statue of the Sorrowful Mother of God – Pietà from the 17th century, the pulpit and organ from 1900.

The Sveta Nedelja parish was first mentioned in 1334, and the parish church was described in 1501 as a Gothic structure which has suffered over time. The parish priest in this church from 1760 to 1787 was Mihalj Šilobod Bolšić, writer of the first Croatian arithmetic book (Aritmetika Horvatska).


The organ was built by the Zagreb Heferer company in 1990 for the chapel of the Institute of the Blind in Zagreb. In 1942, the organ was transferred to the parish church in Sveta Nedelja. The simple organ case is separated into three fields of ranks, closed with a semi-circular arch, but separated from one another by a thin column and elevated wreath with a simple, narrow profile. The top of the central field ends with a stylized gable, while the side fields carry engraved wooden, flat motifs of the lyre. The organ has 7 registers, one manual and pedal, and the console is built into the choir balcony. Due to the making of the ranks and the transfer of registers, this organ is a particularly valuable instrument.


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Parish Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Velika GoricaThe church was first mentioned in 1334. The original structure was a wooden chapel that was destroyed during the Turkish invasions. At the beginning of the 17th century, the church was restored with stone from Okić, which was a longer lasting material than wood. The “Noble Municipality of Turopolje” took over the reign of the church in 1757, and the two side chapels of St. Anthony of Padua and the Heart of Jesus were built. After the 1880 earthquake that struck Zagreb and the surrounding areas, the church was completely restored according to designs by Herman Bollé.

A relief of the scene of the Annunciation is found on the main altar. The frescos of the Birth of Christ and Christ’s Resurrection were painted by Marko Antonini. The stained glass windows are particularly lovely.

The statue of St. Lucy, the patron saint of Turopolje, and the coat of arms of the Noble Municipality of Turopolje are found on the facade.

Info: Velika Gorica parish office, tel. +385 1 6222 019, Velika Gorica Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 6221 666

Parish Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, PokupskoThe church was constructed in the period from 1736–1739. The church is dominated by the Baroque altar with a statue of St. Ladislav, patron saint of the church, in the central niche. Statues of four popular saints stand in the remaining niches: St. Donat, St. George, St. Martin and St. Florien. The rich Baroque inventory, the altar, church linens and church dishes, was created in the well known Branjug workshop in Zagreb.

In 1746, the church was originally consecrated to St. Ladislav by Bishop Juraj Branjug, patron of the church. It is encircled by a stone wall with four cylindrical towers with defensive shooting positions. The structure is considered among the best quality from the Baroque era in northern Croatia. It was destroyed in 1991 in a Serbian artillery attack. Its reconstruction and restoration is ongoing.

Info: Pokupsko parish office, tel. +385 1 6266 046, Velika Gorica Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 6221 666

Parish Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, VukovinaThe church was constructed in the 17th century as a late Baroque church with elements of Classicism. A dome with a lantern stands high above the nave, and the apse of the sanctuary is rounded. The church has been adapted and redecorated several times. Today, both the interior and exterior have been fully restored, including the beautiful main altar, stained glass windows and frescos.

The church was originally mentioned as a wooden chapel that was later reconstructed from brick into a spacious and beautifully ornamented structure, as it was known far and wide as a church of pilgrimage. It was consecrated to Our Lady, and numerous written records and a strong oral tradition tell us that her miraculous statue has long been adored in this shrine.

Info: Vukovina parish office, tel. +385 1 6230 300, Velika Gorica Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 6221 666

The pneumatic organ with 13 registers, 2 manuals and pedal was built by the Maribor Master Josip Brandl in 1904. It was restored and electrified by Father Gabrijel Posavec and Velimir Kostrevec from Ivanić Grada, and returned to function on 30 September 2001.


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Parish Church of Our Lady of the Snow, DubranecThe church was constructed in 1650 but over time, was adapted on several occasions. It owes its present appearance to Herman Bollé, who in 1881 removed the majority of the decorations belonging to the Turopolje style, not recognizing the value and originality of the local architecture and artwork. He designed the present day brick church with the wooden ceiling, and designed the main altar of Our Lady and the two side altars dedicated to St. Joseph and St. Catharine.

In 1714, the first chapel in Dubranec was consecrated to Our Lady and was mentioned as a parish church, instead of the previous Church of St. Catharine that was situated further from the town.

Info: Dubranec parish office, tel. +385 1 6267 407, Velika Gorica Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 6221 666

Church of St. Barbara, Velika MlakaThe church was constructed as a wooden chapel in 1642. It was built from carved oak planks, and the roof was covered with wooden shingles. The bell tower ends with a steep, pyramidal, metal cap, while a small lantern stands above the sanctuary on the opposite side of the roof. The interior features a ceiling of wooden panels, the walls are painted, and three Baroque altars have been preserved. The main altar of St. Barbara dates back to the 17th century. The closed section of the retabla (chapel wall) shows eight scenes of the Passion of Christ, and the open section shows four scenes from the life and passions of St. Barbara. The richly painted interior is the work of unknown domestic artists and represents an authentic reflection of the national artistic style. This is one of the best preserved and most valuable wooden churches in the continental part of Croatia. The parish was established in 1976.


Parish Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross, KravarskoThe original chapel dates back to the 17th century. The bell tower of this harmonious structure, standing on a hill, dominates the landscape. The church interior is simple and balanced, with lovely stained glass windows. The church also possesses one of the loveliest sacristies.

Kravarsko is a town with tradition several centuries long. It was first mentioned in 1251, while the parish Church of the Holy Cross was included in the 1334 list of parishes. Today’s Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross was heavily damaged in World War II and completely restored in 1959.

Info: Kravarsko parish office, +385 1 6237 337, Velika Gorica Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 6221 666


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Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross, Kravarsko An organ with 8 registars, manual and pedal built by the Heferer Company in 1965. This is a new, modern organ, with very good sound quality, and is very well maintained.

Info: church, tel. +385 1 6237 337

Lukavec CastleSituated on the Turopolje plains in the settlement of the same name, it was first mentioned in 1256 as caput Lukavez. However, the exact period and place of its construction is not known. This castle was built in between 1474–1479 as a medieval wooden city with the purpose of defending its inhabitants from Turkish conquests. Over time, it had changed owners many times. The walled city we know today was raised in the 18th century. The layout is essentially a square castle with an internal courtyard with a series of arcades and four prismatic towers at the corners. A high tower rises up above the entrance with its Baroque portal displaying the coat of arms of the Noble Municipality of Turopolje. Under this tower stood the Chapel of St. Lucy and 70 loopholes.

Wooden Chapel of St. John the Baptist, Buševec The chapel was constructed of wood in 1668, and the new nave and bell tower were added in 1768. The main Classicist altar has been preserved and following restoration, the altar today stands in the newly constructed Chapel of St. John the Baptist in the vicinity of the old chapel. Along with the Church of St. Barbara in Velika Mlaka, this is the most valuable wooden, sacral structure in the county.

Info: Parish Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Vukovina, tel. + 385 1 6230 300

Parish Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Veleševec The organ which has a mechanical system with 12 registers, 2 manuals and a pedal was built by Mihael Heferer in 1874. The organ represents an interesting accomplishment by domestic masters, both in terms of its musical quality and artistic appearance. It certainly is deserving of attention as the earliest piece by the founders of the Heferer company, and as the largest organ built in Croatia in that period.



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Wooden Chapel of St. Anthony of Padua, GustelnicaThe original chapel was first mentioned in historical documents in 1678, but went to ruins. In 1759, the chapel was completely restored, only to be torn down in 1832 and rebuilt from oak. The present day appearance of the chapel dates back to 1888. The chapel was constructed by foreign masters who used a substantially different building technique than the local masters. It was built, as the locals say na žale, a vertical construction of wooden beams with planks laid in between. The interior walls are lined with pine boards. There are four engraved columns on the facade. The gable of the chapel is carved, and a small bell tower rises up above the facade.

Info: Dubranec parish office, tel. +385 1 6267 407, Velika Gorica Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 6221 666

Wooden Chapel of the Holy Spirit, LučelnicaThe chapel was constructed in 1935, though written records first mentioned this chapel at this site in 1678. The original chapel was torn down in 1704, and a new, larger and more spacious chapel with a vestibule and bell tower erected in its place. Nobleman Franjo Berislavić was the caretaker of the chapel.

The chapel bears the recognizable style of Turopolje wooden architecture. With its eight profiled columns, three at each corner and two at the entrance, the chapel is an example of the skilled woodworking of the local masters. A small bell tower roofed with shingles rises above the roof.

The chapel inventory includes sculptures of St. Florien and St. George, the beloved patron saints of Turopolje. The Stations of the Cross are the work of Turopolje naïve sculptor, Mate Mihinice.

Info: Sunčev zračak café, tel. +385 1 6277 541, Velika Gorica Tourist Board, tel. +385 1 6221 666


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Orehoci/Patačić/Farkaš Castle, Lovrečina grad, VrbovecThis castle, known as Lovrečina Grad, stands along the road from Vrbovec to Križevci, just northeast of Vrbovec. The first owners of the castle were the Orehoci family, who owned it from 1599 to 1726. Later, it was under the ownership of the Fodroci, Patačić (1800–1834), and Farkaš (1834–1870) families. In 1909, the estate was purchased by Count de Piennes, who bestowed it to the Sisters of Mercy. In the mid 19th century, the castle received the present day U-shaped layout. A grand renovation with rich neo-Renaissance ornamentation in the Historicist style took place in 1898, when the towers were built, and the central risalto and altana were added on the southern facade. At this time, the stables and other outbuildings around the castle were also built.

Parish Church of St. Vitus, VrbovecThe church was constructed in the 14th century. The Baroque altar of St. Vitus dominates the church. Viennese painter Josef Hempee, who moved to in Vrbovec in 1859, brought these exceptionally valuable paintings and the engraved altar made by Tirol masters with him and donated them to the church. Later, due to a lack of money, they were given to the Museum of Arts and Crafts and the Strossmayer Gallery in Zagreb in exchange for repairs to the church.

The parish church was seriously damaged in a Turkish attack in 1591 when the town of Vrbovec was conquered and torched. The church was thoroughly restored in the 17th century, but was again destroyed in a fire in 1754. Today’s Baroque appearance was achieved in the 18th century and only the Gothic layout of the old church remains. A very tall tower stands next to the church and in the past this served as a watchtower.

Info: Vrbovec parish office, tel: +385 1 2791 226, Vrbovec Tourist Board, tel: +385 1 2791 661

Church of St. Lawrence, Lovrečka VarošFirst mentioned in the list of parishes in 1334, the church was of imposing size in a lovely position, but was destroyed during the Turkish conquests. The later structure, from the late 18th century, was more modest in size, with a single nave, and stylistically belonged to the late Baroque period. A pair of free-standing sculptures of saints stand before the church entrance, something rarely seen in Croatia.

Info: Lovrečka Varoš parish office, tel: +385 1 2726 533


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Pulpit in the form of Jonah’s fi shLovrečka Varoš is a very old settlement, and the Parish of St. Lawrence with its church, after which the village was named had already existed here in the Middle Ages. The nearby lowland fortress, Lovrečina Grad, was also named after the church, and has always belonged to Lovrečka Varoš.

The Church of St. Lawrence stands out in the realm of art history due to its magnificent pulpit in the form of Jonah’s fish with ivy branches, dating back to 1780. This is a true rarity in world art history, as there are only a few similar examples in the Czech Republic and in Germany, and this is the only one east of the Czech Republic.

Jonah was a prophet of the Old Testament, sent by God to teach repentance and atonement to the Jews in the loathed city of Nineveh. But Jonah did not want to obey God’s willing, and so he tried to flee by ship. God raised a terrible storm and the terrified sailors rolled the dice to decide which of the passengers to throw overboard. They chose Jonah, as they considered him to be the cause of the terrible storm, having angered God. As soon as Jonah fell into the sea, the storm was calmed and the ship sailed peacefully. Jonah was then swallowed by a fish, and after spending three days and nights in the belly of the fish, Jonah repented and promised to obey God. The fish cast Jonah out onto land, and he set off to preach in Nineveh. The residents of the city repented and atoned for their sins and God saved them from destruction. Jonah was dissatisfied that God has shown mercy over the city of sin, and he sat in the distance to observe the city. Overnight, ivy branches grew to protect Jonah from the sun and provide him with shade, though on the second day, a worm gnawed through the ivy and it was dried out by the sun. Jonah cried out, and God said, “Is it right for you to be angry about the plant, and I not pity Nineveh!”

(Text prepared by: Jelena Magoš, Vrbovec)

Parish Church of St. Margaret, DubravaThe church was already mentioned in 1269, and was later adapted and expanded several times. The present day appearance, with the vaulted sanctuary and main nave, arose in the period 1758–1765. The church interior is dominated by the lovely altar and church inventory.

A parish has existed in Dubrava since the 12th century and early on, the region of Ivanić was also included in this parish. Thanks to the frequent presence of the bishop, as the parish belonged to the diocesan estate, it became an important ecclesiastical centre. In this strong Dubrava parish, a church assembly was held in 1527 at which Ivan Zapolje was elected king. The Church of St. Margaret was a lovely late Gothic church, but it was heavily damaged in a Turkish attack in 1552 when the town of Dubrava was destroyed. It was restored in the late 16th century.

Info: Dubrava parish office, tel: +385 1 2725 218, Vrbovec Tourist Board, tel: +385 1 2791 661

Parish Church of St. Peter (Wounded Christ), GradecThe church was built in the period from 1768 to 1824. The main Historicist altar was designed by Herman Bollé.

The town of Gradec is mentioned in the historical documents in 1292. The Chapel of St. Peter was first mentioned in 1325 and again as a parish in 1334. After the Turkish conquests of Dubrava in 1552, the Zagreb Bishop transferred his seat to Gradec. The old Parish Church of St. Peter was situated in the Bishop’s manor, and was thus small in size. When the number of residents increased, a new, larger church was erected and consecrated to the Wounded Christ. The Zagreb Bishops assisted in the construction of the church, which took many years. After the old bells were melted down for war needs in 1917, the church received three new bells in the period from 1925 to 1927, and the godfathers of the bells were the leaders of the HSS party, Vladko Maček, Juraj Krnjević and Rudolf Horvat.

Info: Gradec parish office, tel: +385 1 2797 155, Vrbovec Tourist Board, tel: +385 1 2791 661


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Petar Zrinski Tower, VrbovecThe Zrinski Tower is a remnant of the old Vrbovec castle of the Zrinski family, built as a fortification in defence of the Turks after 1528. The stormy history of this region is seen in the many changes of ownership over the castle: the Erdödy, Zrinski, Patačić and other families. Today, all that remains of the castle is the cylindrical tower that was erected more as a show of power than for truly defensive purposes. The great Croatian patriot Petar Zrinski was born here in 1621.

The tower is a symbol of the town and is also a detail on the town’s coat of arms.

Info: Vrbovec Tourist Board, tel: +385 1 2791 661


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Lužnica Castle, Zaprešić If we set out by road from the centre of Zaprešića, to the left towards the municipality of Brdovec, after just 1 km, we will see the single-story Baroque Lužnica Castle on the right hand side. The castle was erected in the early 18th century, and was once owned by the Rauch family. The castle has three wings, in a U-shape. Its central wing features a prominent risalto, and cylindrical towers at the corners. Above the main entrance is a spacious balcony, overlooking the park. On the facade above the windows are reliefs of busts. The chapel on the castle grounds has a Rococo altar. The castle is a first category monument. The castle is open to the public and the spiritual and educational centre of the order of the Sisters of Mercy and St. Vincent de Paul operate within.

Info: tel. +385 1 3311487, www.luznica.hr

Januševec Castle, Prigorje BrdovečkoThe Januševec Castle, six kilometres west of Zaprešić, is the loveliest Classicist style castle in Croatia. It is thought to have been built in about 1830 by General Vrkljan, minister of Marie Louise, Archduchess of Parma and second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The castle was likely built upon the designs of B. Felbinger. Later, in 1845, the castle was purchased by E. Corberon, and later changed owners several times. In May 1945, it was heavily damaged in an explosion, and was later restored in the 1970s.

The castle has a rectangular layout, positioned in the direction north–south, with prominent porticos on the columns, while there is a loggia on the western side. The central, circular ballroom features a dome that is 8 metres in diameter, and 11 metres high. Some of the rooms of the castle were ornamented with murals featuring the vistas of different cities. The castle is surrounded by a park, and is considered a monument of the highest category.

Oršić Castle, Gornja BistraThis castle in Gornja Bistra, in the foothills of the northern slopes of Mt. Medvednica, is an example of an elegant Baroque castle. In terms of its size and the quality of its architecture, it represents the peak of architectural accomplishments in Croatia. It is the best example of profane Baroque architecture in the Hrvatsko zagorje region, and is a monument of the highest category. At the core of the castle is an oval ballroom which, together with the castle chapel that has been preserved in its original state, is a rarity in the castle architecture of Croatia. The remnants of the lovely gardens around the castle, from the late 18th and early 19th century, are still visible today. The castle was constructed from 1770 to 1775 for field marshal Krsto II Oršića. In the 19th century, the castle came under the ownership of the family of French County Carion. Today, the castle houses a hospital for chronically ill children.

Oršić Castle, Chapel of St. JosephFound within the complex of the Oršić Castle. The high quality Rococo inventory has been preserved: the main and two side altars of a low, tabernacle style, the emporium and organ, and the entrance doors. The wall behind the altar is painted with altar architecture and figures.

The organ positive, with 5 mechanical registers and perforated sliders, has been preserved in the chapel. The organ represents a true masterpiece of instrument quality and specialized wood engraving on the Rococo casing. The organ was built in about 1780 by Antun Scholz. The organ is no longer in use.

Info: Chapel, tel. +385 1 3390 611


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Vranyczany-Dobrinović Castle, Gornji Laduč The Laduč Castle stands 7 km from Zaprešić. It was constructed by the owner of the lands, Baron Vladimir Vranyczany, on plans by the architect K. Waidman in 1882. This is a two-storey castle with altana on the facade. The formal two-winged staircase with stone banisters leads to the upper floor, where the ceilings were painted with fantastic decorations by Ivan Klausen. A French style garden lies before the castle. Today, the castle houses a home for children.

Jelačić Curia Novae, Zaprešić In the centre of Zaprešić, the complex stands in a 20.5 ha park-forest and includes the castle (second category monument), chapel, family tomb and outbuildings (thresher, corn and crop storage – a zero category monument). The Curia Novae complex represents a unique example of a complete manorial complex that has been preserved to the present day. The Curia Novae emerged from what was previously the Susedgrad–Stubica estate, and the first owners were the Zrinski family. Later the castle was owned by the Čikulin, Sermage, Festetić and Erdödy families, until it was purchased by Ban Josip Jelačić in 1852.

Info: Zaprešić Tourist Board, tel. + 385 1 3311 611

Parish Church of St. Peter the Apostle, ZaprešićConstructed in 1869 in the neo-Gothic style. The side walls in the sanctuary and nave, and the wall mural on the lunette behind the main altar depict the 12 apostles. The main altar is made of wood and is the work of Tyrolian artists. Due to the historical value of the statues of St. Peter, St. Cyril and St. Methodius, the church was included in the Croatian Register of Cultural Goods in 2008. The church was completely restored in 2005.

In 1945, the now Blessed Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac, was stoned before the church.


Parish Church of St. Vitus, BrdovecThe Baroque Church of St. Vitus, with its bell tower with loopholes, stands in Brdovec, 3 km northwest of Zaprešić. This church was already listed in the 1334 list of parishes.

Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Marija GoricaConstructed in 1517 as part of the complex of the Franciscan monastery, that was raised at the same time. After the partial abolishment of the Franciscan order in the 18th century, the monastery was torn down (1789), though shortly prior to that a new church was built (1754) and the parish established (1781). The church was built by the master builder Matija Leonhart. The very valuable inventory has been preserved: the Gothic sculpture of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the main altar made of marble (very rare in northern Croatia) from 1757, the work of Italian master Francesco Bensa, the stone pulpit, organ and more.


The organ with 14 registers, two manuals and pedal with a mechanical system, is the work of I. J. Eisla from 1759. It has been preserved with all its parts in its original form, and is a rare example of an artistically and historically valuable instrument in northern Croatia, and is still in use today. It is housed in a colossal organ case, still featuring the original paint, and has exceptional artistic value. Alongside organs from Lepoglava and Čazma, this organ represents the greatest accomplishment of domestic organ building of the 18th century.


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Parish Church of St. Anne, RozgaThe Rozga (Rozgva) parish was already marked on old maps in the 13th century. Each year, a traditional church fête is held here on 26 July and the first Sunday after that date. The parish church was built in 1842, while the cemetery chapel dates back further, to 1609, when it was called the Chapel of Our Lady of Lušak. The old rectory, a monument of the highest category, stands in the courtyard of the parish church. It is a wooden structure more than 300 years old, and is unique in this part of Zagreb County.

Chapel of Our Lady of Čislavska, PušćaThe chapel contains the Baroque main altar from 1722, two altars in the Rococo style, a pulpit with painted images of the evangelists and a series of paintings of the Stations of the Cross.

Parish Church of St. George, Donja PušćaThis Baroque church in Donja Pušća, 7 km north of Zaprešić, includes three preserved Classicist altars, a pulpit and pews, and two chalices from the 18th century.


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Žumberak Old Town, KekićiThe Old Town stands elevated (altitude 501 m) above the two tributaries of the Kupčina River. Access is possible via the Žumberak mountain roads. The Old Town was first mentioned under the name Sichelberg in the list of papal tithes from 1296. From the 13th century, it was under the ownership of the Corinthian dukes. The town changed owners several times until the time of the Turkish invasions and the settlement of the dispersed population in the 16th century, when the Old Town was deserted and the Novi Grad Žumberački (Žumberak New Town) was built. The layout of the Sichelberg was very regular, and similar to that of the Romanesque citadels. The New Town was erected in defence from the Turkish attacks, and was also the seat of the captains of the revolt. In the 18th century, the New Town was ravaged by a fire, and all that remains today are the ruins, most of which are covered by earth. The complex stands outside the present day settlement of Žumberak, in the valley between two hills. The Old Town, together with the Church of St. Nicholas (present day church dates back to 1654), its rectory and the Baroque pillar of shame from the 17th century, forms a distinctive complex.

Churches and chapelsThe furthest church, standing on the highest peak of Žumberačka gora, Sveta Geri (1178 m), is a Greek Catholic church consecrated to Saint Elias, protector from thunder.

The church was constructed from the 17th to the 19th century, and is a small single nave structure with a rectangular layout, polygonal sanctuary and bell tower before the main facade. The congregation is separated from the sanctuary, which contains the altar, by a dividing wall. The dividing wall portrays images from both the Old and New Testament, and is called iconostas after the Greek work icon.

The church in Stojdraga features a late Baroque/Classicist iconostas, the work of Markovića (1795 – 1800). Several iconostases dating back to the 19th century can be found in the churches of this region (Kašt, Sošice, Radatovići).

The iconostas in Liješće was created in 1889 by artist Jernej Jereb from Metlika, while the iconostases in Grabar, Mrzlo Polje and Pećno (1958) are the work of Ljubo Babić and Zlatko Latković. Many Greek Catholic churches were rebuilt in brick during the 19th century (Mrzlo Polje, Grabar, Pećno, Drage, Badovinci). The most notable among them is the Baroque Church of Sts. Peter and Paul in Sošice, with its slender bell tower, octagonal form in the upper zone and preserved inventory from the time of construction. The cultural and historical value of this Greek Catholic church is further increased due to its position right next to the Roman Catholic Chapel of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is one of the very rare examples of the cohabitation of these two church orders in the Žumberak regio

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