The Cultural Heritage of Zagreb County

Zagreb County Tourist Board
Cultural Heritage
Publisher:
Zagreb County Tourist Board, July 2009
For the publisher:
Ružica Rašperić, MSc
Data processing:
Vlatka Marić, Sanja Vujić
English translation and proofreading:
Zanella Translation Services
Photographs:
Zagreb County Tourist Board archive,
Markus studio d.o.o.
Layout:
Plava Ponistra d.o.o.
Design:
Gordan Karabogdan, Ivana Novak
Printing:
Tipomat d.o.o., Staro Čiče, Vukovina
Distribution:
1000 copies
ISBN:
953-7181-44-8

Zagreb County Tourist Board Cultural Heritage
Contents:
Dugo Selo 8
Ivanić-Grad 10
Jastrebarsko 12
Kloštar Ivanić 16
Krašić 20
Križ 24
Pisarovina 26
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Samobor 30
Sv. Ivan Zelina 36
Sveta Nedelja 46
Velika Gorica 50
Vrbovec 56
Zaprešić 60
Žumberak 64
Cultural
institutions 68
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The Cultural
Heritage of
Zagreb County
The 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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Dugo Selo
8 Dugo Selo

Parish Church of St. Martin, Dugo Selo
The 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 Breg
The 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
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Ivanić-Grad
Parish Church of St. Peter the Apostle, Ivanić-Grad
The 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 Bregi
The 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 Bregi
Construction 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 Lijevi
The 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-Grad
This 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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Jastrebarsko
Erdödy Castle, Jastrebarsko
Situated 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, Slavetić
The 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 16
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th to 18th century, and was over time transformed into a spacious castle. Today, the
castle is privately owned.

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 Okićko
The 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, Jastrebarsko
The original structure was a monastery used by
the Dominicans in the 16 th 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 18 th 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,
Jastrebarsko
Construction 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, Petrovina
The 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 17 th 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 19 th century, no longer stands
in the church. It has been replaced by highly valuable late Gothic
frescos from the 15 th 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 17 th 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 (17/18 th 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, Volavje
The chapel stands in the centre of the town, and is surrounded by
walls containing a Baroque portal. The original chapel was built
in the 15 th century, and the new church completed in 1704. The
bell tower dates back to the 17 th century, though it was extended
in the 18 th 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 17 th
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 18 th 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.
Info: parish office, tel. +385 1 6286 099

Chapel of St. Francis Xavier, Plešivica
Situated 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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Kloštar Ivanić
16 Kloštar Ivanić

Franciscan Monastery and Church of St.
John the Baptist, Kloštar Ivanić
The 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 16 th century, though it lost its original appearance
in the Baroque restoration at the turn of the 18 th 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 17 th and 18 th 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 Ivanić
The 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 Marča
The 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 Eparchy
The 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 Mary
The church was already mentioned in the 13 th 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 18 th 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 18 th 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
18 Kloštar Ivanić

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 (19 th 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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Krašić
20 Krašić

Parish Church of the
Most Holy Trinity,
Krašić
The 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, Pribić
Erected 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, Dol
The 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 Pribićki
This 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
22 Krašić

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Križ
Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross, Križ
The 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
24 Križ

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Pisarovina
26 Pisarovina

Parish Church of St. Martin,
Jamnica Pisarovinska
This 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,
Dvoranci
First mentioned in 1871, the chapel is
characterised by its wooden Baroque
construction. It was completed in 1893, when
it received its present day appearance.
Info: Donja Kupčina parish office, tel. +385 1 6292 011
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Chapel of St. Leonard, Gradec Pokupski
Constructed 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 Kupčina
Mentioned 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.
Info: Donja Kupčina parish office, tel. +385 1 6292 011
28 Pisarovina

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Samobor
30 Samobor

Samobor Old Town
The 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 Lipovec
Situated 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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Parish Church of St. Anastasia, Samobor
The 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
Chapel of St. Michael, Taborec
32 Samobor
The 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

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Mary and Franciscan Monastery, Samobor
Erected 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 13 th 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 16–19 th century.
The Franciscan monastery and church is an important Baroque
architectural complex from the early 18 th 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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Franciscan Monastery and Parish Church of St. Leonard, Kotari
34 Samobor
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
The 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 17 th 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
(18 th c.), the antependium with the altar of the Immaculate (18 th c.), and four paintings in the sanctuary, the painting of St. Gregory (17 th
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

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.
Info: parish office, tel. + 385 1 3381 518
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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Sv. Ivan Zelina
36 Sv. Ivan Zelina

Church of the Holy Three Kings,
Komin
Constructed 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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38 Sv. Ivan Zelina

Chapel of the Holy Three Kings, Komin
The 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 Mjesto
The 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
40 Sv. Ivan Zelina

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Zelingrad, Zelinska gora
The 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.
Today, it is under the ownership and management of the Sveti Ivan Zelina Museum
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Church of John the Baptist, Sveti Ivan Zelina
The 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
44 Sv. Ivan Zelina

Parish Church of All Saints, Bedenica
Mentioned 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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Sveta Nedelja

Chapel of St. Mary Magdalena,
Mala Gorica
Constructed 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 Kerestinec
The 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 Nedelja
The 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.
Info: Sveta Nedelja parish office, tel. +385 1 3370 755
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
Nedelja
The 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).
Info: Sveta Nedelja parish office, tel. +385 1 3370 755
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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Velika Gorica
50 Velika Gorica

Parish Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, Velika Gorica
The 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, Pokupsko
The 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, Vukovina
The 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, Dubranec
The 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 Mlaka
The 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.
Info: parish office, tel. + 385 1 6234 761
Parish Church of the Raising of the Holy Cross, Kravarsko
The 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
52 Velika Gorica

Lukavec Castle
Situated 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.
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.
Info: parish office, tel. +385 1 6239 265
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
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
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Wooden Chapel of St. Anthony of Padua, Gustelnica
The 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, Lučelnica
The 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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Vrbovec
56 Vrbovec

Orehoci/Patačić/Farkaš Castle, Lovrečina grad, Vrbovec
This 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, Vrbovec
The 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 Varoš
First 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 18 th 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 sh
Lovrečka 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, Dubrava
The 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),
Gradec
The 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
58 Vrbovec

Petar Zrinski Tower, Vrbovec
The 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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Zaprešić
60 Zaprešić

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 Brdovečko
The 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 Bistra
This 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. Joseph
Found 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, Zaprešić
Constructed 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.
Info: parish office, tel. +385 1 3310 474
Parish Church of St. Vitus, Brdovec
The 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 Gorica
Constructed 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.
Info: parish office, tel. + 385 1 3395 848
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.

Parish Church of St. Anne,
Rozga
The 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, Pušća
The 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 Pušća
This 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
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Žumberak Old Town, Kekići
The 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 13 th 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 chapels
The 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 region.
The churches in Stojdraga, Sopoti (1873) and Kašt (1828) feature late Baroque and Classicist
architectural elements. Some of the older churches were renovated in the 19th century (Dančulovići,
Budinjak, Radatovići). The church in Radatovići contains a relief of the writer Jovan Hranilović, which
is the work of artist Franje Cote (1934).
Among the Greek Catholic churches, the Church of the Annunciation of Mary in Pribićki Strmec
holds a special place. It was built by architect Stjepan Podhorski (1911) next to a castle and has a
trefoil layout in the neo-Byzantine/neo-Romanesque style. The church was erected on orders by
Križevaci Bishop Julije Drohobecky to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the formation of the
church union in Croatia (1611).
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Žumberak – Catholics of east and west
In this region, where east and west meet, as the borders of state and cultural influences changes, so did the borders of the dominant
influence of the eastern and western church organization. Since the 16th century, this area has been inhabited by a mixture of Catholics
of the eastern and western rites.
Over the years and centuries, the faithful did not view these rites as two different religions, but more as two different customs. The
Christian lives in that diocese in which he was born or to which he moved, celebrated God in the way typical for that area, under the
influence of the priest of one rite, if there was no priest of the other rite in that area. The ceremony is no more than a collection of
customs, manners and regulations as to how Christians in a given area celebrate their holidays, receive their sacraments and organize
the life of their religious community.
Since the very beginning, the Catholic east and west do have, however, differences in the singing, dress and painting of holy pictures and
church architecture. Over time, different ways of celebrating mass and different rituals had evolved, and the holidays were celebrated
according to the Julian calendar, or the newer Gregorian calendar that was implemented by Pope Gregory in the 16th century for
Catholics of the eastern rite. The frequent Turkish attacks in Žumberak, the destruction and abandonment of fortified cities, the
imprisonment of their people, and the fear the Turks spread, which forced the residents of Žumberak to flee in search of safer areas,
lead to the first demographic crisis in this region in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Croatian feudal lords were left without their serfs, income and defensive strength was weakened, and so the imperial rulers
found the solution in relocating Christians from the Turkish territories, from their nomadic, combat lifestyle. The Austrian rulers saw
these Christians first and foremost as experienced warriors who would defend this important border land from the frequent Turkish
invasions, and then as farmers and livestock breeders. They were relocated here in several waves, from 1530 to 1538, and they were
called uskoci (which loosely translated means ‘those who jumped in’).
From the 17th century forth, the native inhabitants and the new residents who were Catholics of the eastern rite, built many churches
in beautiful, prominent positions on the vast mountain plateaus that are characteristic for the Žumberak region, near to settlements
that once existed and that would soon be built, and offering lovely vistas over the entire region.
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Parish Church of
St. George, GCC,
Stojdraga
Info: tel. + 385 1 3387 600
Church of St.
Nicholas, GCC, Kašt
Info: tel. + 385 47 755 031
Church of St. Mary
Magdalene, RCC,
Oštrc
Info: parish priest, tel. + 385 1
6270 259
Parish Church of
St. John the Baptist,
GCC, Grabar
Info: parish priest, tel. + 385 1
3387 600
Church of the
Assumption of the
Most Holy Mother of
God, GCC, Pećno
Info: parish priest, tel. + 385 1
6277 027
Parish Church of St.
Michael, RCC, Kalje
Info: parish priest, tel. + 385 1
6277 027
Greek Catholic
Pastoral Centre,
Samobor
Info: tel. + 385 1 3327 453
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Cultural
institutions
Dugo Selo
68 Cultural institutions
Visitors Cultural Centre
Ulica Josipa Zorića 5/I
Tel. +385 1 2753 419
Ostojić Atelier / Gallery
(Zagrebačka 14) Domobranska 2
10 370 Dugo Selo
Tel. + 385 1 2759 048
Visits by appointment.
Private collection
Krešimir Fotović
J. Zorića 142
10 370 Dugo Selo
Tel. +385 1 2754 670
Visits by appointment.
Dugo Selo Open University
Josipa Zorića 21a
10 370 Dugo Selo
Tel./fax. + 385 1 2753 419, +385 1 2753 012
e-mail: dgs-kronika@zg.htnet.hr
Internet: www.dugoselska-kronika.hr
Open: Mon–Fri from 7:30am – 3:30pm, Saturday and Sunday
(during events)
Collection of old photographs, collection of art pieces with
motifs of the city.
Dugo Selo Library
J. Zorića 17
10 370 Dugo Selo
Tel. +385 1 2753 754, fax. +385 1 2774 200
Open: Mon–Fri from 8am – 7pm, Sat from 8am – 1pm
Children’s department: Mon, Wed, Fri from 8am – 3:30pm;
Tues, Thurs from 11am – 7pm, Sat from 8am – 1pm (break: 11 –
11:30am and 3 – 3:30pm)
Courtyard building
Preporod Culture & Arts Society
Josipa Zorića 21
10 370 Dugo Selo
Tel. +385 1 2753 629

Ivanić-Grad
Bahlen Gallery
Maznica bb
10 310 Ivanić-Grad
Tel./fax. +385 1 2889 089
Open: Mon–Fri from 9am – 1pm, 3 – 5pm; Sat 9am – 1pm
Nika Gallery
Beliceva 16, Ivanić-Grad
Tel. +385 1 2881 119
Open: 8am – 4pm
Ethnography collection of the Kezele family
Kezele Rural Tourism, Šumećani
Tel. +385 1 2820 496, 091 521 3857
Ivanić-Grad Open University
Town Library (established 1887)
Music School (established1967)
Gallery
Cinema
Moslavačka 11,
10310 Ivanić-Grad
Tel./fax. + 385 1 2881 688, 2881 689
e-mail: sveuciliste@ivanic-grad.hr
Internet: www.ivanic-grad.hr/sveuciliste
Open: Mon–Fri from 7am – 3pm, Sat 9am – 1pm, and during
events
Library hours: Mon–Fri 7am – 7pm, Sat 9am – 1pm
Janus Amateur Theatre
Moslavačka 13
10 310 Ivanić-Grad
Tel. + 385 1 2885 077
Fax. + 385 1 2885 078
Mobile: + 385 98 352 302
Contact: Božidar Balenović
Jastrebarsko
Jastrebarsko Cultural Centre
Dr. Franje Tuđmana 9
10 450 Jastrebarsko
Tel. + 385 1 6272 961
Tel./fax. + 385 1 6281 126
Open: Mon–Fri 8am – 4pm, Sat 8am – noon (and during events)
Jastrebarsko Town Theatre
Dr. Franje Tuđmana 9
10 450 Jastrebarsko
Mob. + 385 98 203 322
Internet: www.gkj.hr
e-mail: zvonimir.novosel@jastrebarsko.hr
Movie Cinema, within the Jastrebarsko Cultural Centre
Antuna i Davida Starčevića 1
10 450 Jastrebarsko
Tel. +385 1 6281 126
Jastrebarsko Music School
Dr. Franje Tuđmana 9
10 450 Jastrebarsko
Tel. + 385 1 6284 632, 6271 605
Fax. + 385 1 6281 126
Open: 8am – 8pm, Sat 8am – noon
Jastrebarsko Town Museum and Gallery
V. Mačeka 1
10 450 Jastrebarsko
Tel. + 385 1 6283 991,
Fax. + 385 1 6281 112
Open: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 10am – 1pm and 4 – 6pm;
Sat & Sun from 10am – noon and 4 – 6pm, closed Tues (and by
appointment).
Free of charge.
Museum shop: postcards, brochures, souvenirs.
Historical and ethnographic collection, crafts collection, wine
boutique and painting gallery.
Ethnography collection of the Sveta Jana region
Gorica Svetojanska 13
10 453 Gorica Svetojanska
Tel. + 385 1 6287 174
Open: Mon–Fri 10am – 2pm, Sat & Sun by appointment
Free of charge
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Kloštar Ivanić
Kloštar Ivanić Libary and Reading Room
Trg Svetog Ivana 1
10 312 Kloštar Ivanić
Tel. + 385 1 2892 251
Open: Mon–Wed, Fri 9am – 3pm, Thurs 11am – 5pm
Krašić
Blessed Alojzije Stepinac Memorial Room
Krašić 117
10 454 Krašić
Tel. + 385 1 6270 003, 6270 703
Visits by appointment
Hiža Mrzljak
Private collection of B. Ćuk
Krašić 72
10 454 Krašić
Tel. + 385 1 6270 510
Mob. 098/9014 934
Visits by appointment.
Medven Family Manorhouse
Medven Draga
A residential and commercial structure with a large courtyard
and outbuildings set on a 20,000 m 2 estate. The commercial
structures still in use are the wine cellar (capacity of 3 wagons of
wine), the grape press with the stone floor and the grape press
from 1902, the old spirit distillery from the late 19th century, the
two-cylinder water pump used in the Kupčina River, bearing the
Austro-Hungarian crown from the time of Emperor Franz Josef.
The barn, the work of Slovenian masters from 1882, and the
gazebo from 1868 are particularly lovely.
Tel. +385 1 6270 665, 6270 347
Križ Library and Reading Room
Josip Badalić Cultural Centre
(cinema room and J. Badalić memorial room)
Križ Gallery (exhibition space)
Memorial Room for Fallen Soldiers in the Homeland War
Josip Badalić Amateur Theatre
Trg Svetog Križa bb
10 314 Križ
Tel./fax. + 385 1 2824 884
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Križ
Križ Municipal Culture and Sports Centre
Zagrebačka 2
10 314 Križ
Tel. + 385 1 2824 464, 2830 215
e-mail: knjiznica-kriz@zg.htnet.hr
Open: Mon–Thurs 9am – 6pm, Fri 9am – 3pm
Movie Cinema, within the Križ Cultural Centre
Zagrebačka 2
10 314 Križ
Tel. +385 1 2824 464

Pisarovina
Pokupsko Municipal Library
Tel./fax. + 385 1 6216 234
Open: Mon–Fri noon – 4pm, Sat 8am – noon
Permanent exhibit (and sales exhibit) of pieces created during
the annual art colony held in Pokupsko.
Donja Kupčina Local Heritage Museum
Donja Kupčina
10 451 Pisarovina
Tel. + 385 1 6292 157
Open: Tues–Sun 9am – 4pm, and by appointment.
Tickets: HRK 5.
Samobor
Samobor Museum
Livadićeva 7
10 430 Samobor
Tel./fax. + 385 1 3361 014
e-mail: samoborski.muzej@zg.htnet.hr
Open: Tues–Fri 9am – 3pm, Sat & Sun 9am – 1pm, closed
Mondays
Natural history, geological, archaeological, ethnographic,
cultural and historical collections.
Organized workshops to make the kraluža, the traditional
necklace of the Samobor and Sveta Nedelja areas.
Marton Museum
(first private museum in Croatia)
Jurjevska 7
10 430 Samobor
Tel. + 385 1 3364 160, 3326 426
e-mail: muzej-marton@muzej-marton.hr
Internet: www.muzej-marton.hr
Open: Sat 10am – 1pm, other days by appointment.
Visits with an expert guide.
Tickets: HRK 25 (adults with guide), 20 (adults without guide), 15
(students, pupils, seniors), 15 (groups visits with guide).
A collection of paintings, porcelain, glass and silver artefacts,
furnishings, and other art from the 18th and 19th centuries.
Lang Photo Gallery
Langova 15
10 430 Samobor
Tel. + 385 1 3362 884
e-mail: fotum@globalnet.hr
Open: Sat & Sun 11am – 1pm, 4 – 7pm
or by appointment at mob. 091/730 0485
Prica Gallery
Trg Matice hrvatske 6
10 430 Samobor
Tel./fax. + 385 1 3360 112, 3366 214
e-mail: galerija@pousamobor.hr
Internet: www.pousamobor.hr
Open: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9am – 3pm, Fri 1 – 7pm, Sat & Sun 10am
– 1pm
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Pod Okićem Ethno House
Podokićka 40, Klake
10 435 Sveti Martin pod Okićem
Tel. + 385 1 3382 335
Mob. 098/9288 773
e-mail: marijan.slakoper@zg.t-com.hr
Internet: www.etno-kuca.hr
Open: Sun and holidays 10am – 5pm, and by appointment
Samobor Open University
Trg Matice hrvatske 3, 10 430 Samobor
Tel. /fax. + 385 1 3360 112, 3360 266, 3361 267
e-mail: pousamobor@pousamobor.hr
Internet: www.pousamobor.hr
Croatian Haiku Society
Smerovišće 24
10 430 Samobor
Tel. + 385 1 3384 029
Samobor Open University Amateur Theatre
Trg Matice hrvatske 3
10 430 Samobor
Tel./fax. + 385 1 3360 112
e-mail: pousamobor@pousamobor.hr
Internet: www.pousamobor.hr
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Lutonjica Toporko Amateur Puppet Theatre
Zagrebačka 16
10 430 Samobor
Tel. + 385 1 3336 737
Samobor Town Library
Krležina 9
10 430 Samobor
Tel. + 385 1 3361 803, 3364 260
Tel./fax. + 385 1 3363 439
e-mail: mirjana@gks.hr
Internet: www.gks.hr
Open: Mon–Fri 8am – 8pm, Sat 8am - noon
Movie Cinema, within Samobor Open University
Trg Matice Hrvatske 6
10 430 Samobor
Tel: +385 1 3361 266
Internet: www.pousamobor.hr

Sv. Ivan Zelina
Sv. Ivan Zelina Museum
Trg Ante Starčevića 13
10 380 Sveti Ivan Zelina
Tel./fax. + 385 1 2013 686
e-mail: muzej@zelina.hr
Internet: www.zelingrad.hr / www.zelina.hr
Open: Mon–Fri 7am – 3pm (and during events)
Museum shop: souvenirs, postcards, brochures, tourist maps,
exhibit catalogues.
Museum also includes the archaeological site of the medieval
city Zelingrad on Zelinska gora.
(Guided visits are by appointment)
Sveti Ivan Zelina Gallery
Ulica Matije Gupca 8
10 380 Sv. Ivan Zelina
Tel. + 385 1 2062 680
e-mail: fs@zg.t-com.hr
Internet: www.gallery-hr.com
Open: Tues–Sun 4 – 8pm
Sveti Ivan Zelina Open University
Vatrogasna 3
10 380 Sveti Ivan Zelina
Tel. + 385 1 2059 062
Fax. + 385 1 2060 270
e-mail: pou-zelina@zg.htnet.hr
Open: Mon–Fri 7am – 3pm (and during events)
Zamka Amateur Theatre
Sv. Ivan Zelina Open University
Vatrogasna 3
10 380 Sv. Ivan Zelina
Tel. + 385 1 2060 270
Sveti Ivan Zelina Town Library
Trg Ante Starčevića 12
10 380 Sveti Ivan Zelina
Tel. + 3851 2061 064
e-mail: gradska.knjiznica@zg.htnet.hr
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri 8am – 4pm, Thurs 11am – 7pm
(and during events)
Movie Cinema, within Sv. Ivan Zelina Open University
Vatrogasna 3
10 380 Sv. Ivan Zelina
Tel. +385 1 2060 270
Sveta Nedelja
Bauer Gallery
(Town Council building)
Trg Ante Starčevića 5
10 431 Sveta Nedelja
Tel. + 385 1 3335 444
Fax. + 385 1 3373 564
Open: Mon–Fri, 8am – 3pm
Kratis Gallery
Dr. F. Tuđmana 14a
10 431 Sveta Nedelja
Tel. + 385 1 3378 600, fax. + 385 1 3378 601
e-mail: galerija@kratis.hr
Internet: www.kratis.hr/galerija/
Open: Mon–Fri from 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 2pm
Sveta Nedelja Association of Culture & Arts Societies
Trg Ante Starčevića 5
10 431 Sveta Nedelja
Mob. 099 2522 225, 099 2622 226
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Velika Gorica
Modić-Bedeković Manor House
Donja Lomnica
The Modić–Bedeković Manor House stands at the edge of the
town, and is one of the rarely preserved examples of the original
architectural style of this region, the wooden manor house of
the Turopolje nobility. It was constructed in 1806. The typical
architectural style has been respected, in that the commercial
rooms are on the ground floor, while the living quarters are
on the upper floor. The manor house exudes the spirit of the
past, and much of the original interior appearance has been
preserved. A beautiful heating oven, period furniture and the
Modić family tree are on display.
Visits by appointment.
Info: Velika Gorica Tourist Board
Tel. + 385 1 6221 666
Velika Gorica Open University
Cultural Section
Zagrebačka 37, 10 410 Velika Gorica
Tel. + 385 1 62 59 800
Galženica Cultural Centre
tel. + 385 1 62 21 122
e-mail: kultura@pouvg.hr
Internet: www.pouvg.hr
Open: Mon–Fri, 8am – 8pm; Sat & Sun 6 – 8pm (and during
events)
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Movie cinema, within Velika Gorica Open University
Zagrebačka 37, 10 410 Velika Gorica
Tel. +385 1 6259 800
e-mail: kultura@pouvg.hr
Internet: www.pouvg.hr
Open: 8am – 8pm
Klub 100
Zagrebačka 37
10 410 Velika Gorica
Tel. + 385 1 62 59 800
e-mail: klub100@pouvg.hr
Internet: www.pouvg.hr
Open: Mon–Thurs 10am – 11pm, Fri–Sat 6pm – 4am, Sun 6 -
11pm
Velika Gorica Town Library
Zagrebačka 37
10 410 Velika Gorica
Tel. + 385 1 6222 948
Internet: www.knjiznica-vg.hr
Open: Mon–Fri 8am – 7:30pm, Sat 8am – 1pm

Galženica Branch Library
Trg Stjepana Radića 5
10 410 Velika Gorica
Tel./fax. + 385 1 6222 194
e-mail: knjiznica-velika-gorica-2@zg.htnet.hr
Mon–Fri 8am – 7:30pm, Sat 8am – 1pm
“Noble Municipality of Turopolje”
Zagrebačka 37
10 410 Velika Gorica
Tel./fax. + 385 1 6260 001
e-mail: plem-op-turopoljska@zg.t-com.hr
Internet: www.turopolje.hr
Velika Gorica Association of Culture & Arts Societies
Trg kralja Tomislava 34, 10 410 Velika Gorica
Mob. 098 274 524, 098 406 565
Spark Artists’ Association
Matije Slatinskog 4, 10 410 Velika Gorica
Mob. 091/7632 115
Andautonia Archaeological Park
Šćitarjevo near Velika Gorica
Information: Zagreb Archaeology Museum, Turopolje Museum,
Velika Gorica Tourist Board
Tel. + 385 1 4873 101
Fax. + 385 1 4873 102
e-mail: amz@amz.hr
Internet: www.amz.hr, www.muzej-turopolja.hr and www.
andautonia.com
Open: (1 May–23 Sep) Tues–Fri 9am – 1pm, 4:30 – 8pm, Sat & Sun
10am – 8pm, closed Mon
(24 Sep–31 Oct) Tues–Fri 10am – 6pm
Tickets: adults HRK 15; students/seniors/pupils HRK 10; family
HRK 30; guided tours HRK 10 per person, HRK 50 per group
Children’s workshops: ROMAN GAMES, LITTLE
ARCHAEOLOGISTS, ROMAN DRESS UP
Original souvenirs
Turopolje Museum
Trg kralja Tomislava 1
10 410 Velika Gorica
Tel. + 385 1 6221 325
Fax. + 385 1 6225 077
e-mail: muzej-turopolja@muzej-turopolja.hr
Internet: www.muzej-turopolja.hr
Open: Winter (1 Nov–31 Mar): Tues–Fri 9am – 4pm, Sat & Sun
10am – 1pm
Summer (1 Apr–31 July; 1 Sep–31 Oct): Tues–Fri 10 am–6 pm, Sat
& Sun 10am – 1pm
Tickets: HRK 5 (group of 5+), HRK 6 (pupils/students/seniors/
soldiers), HRK 8 (adults)
Museum shop: postcards, permanent collection catalogues,
exhibit catalogues, coffee mugs, souvenirs by local artists and
craftsmen.
A range of archaeological, ethnographic, cultural, historical, and
artistic collections othere eočč n dugt.
Galženica Gallery
Trg S. Radića 5
10 410 Velika Gorica
Tel. + 385 1 6221 122
Fax. + 385 1 6226 740
e-mail: galerija.galzenica@globalnet.hr
Internet: www.galerijagalzenica.com.hr
Open: Mon–Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 2pm
Free of charge.
Kordić Gallery
Šetalište F. Lučića 15
10 410 Velika Gorica
Tel. + 385 1 6222 208
Fax. + 385 1 6222 212
e-mail: galerija-kordic@zg.t-com.hr
Open: Mon–Fri 8am – 4pm, Sat 9am - noon
Free of charge.
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Vrbovec
Agnezina Gallery
Trg P. Zrinskog 1
10 340 Vrbovec
Tel. + 385 1 2791 524
Open: Mon–Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 2pm
Free of charge.
Vrbovec Art Gallery
Trg P. Zrinskog 5
10 340 Vrbovec
Tel./fax. + 385 1 2791 115, 2791 888
e-mail: os-vrbovec-002@skole.t-com.hr
Open when exhibits are on
Mala Gallery (Vrbovec Open University)
Kolodvorska 1
10 340 Vrbovec
Tel./fax. + 385 1 2791 115, 2791 888
e-mail: os-vrbovec-002@skole.t-com.hr
Vrbovec Open University
Kolodvorska 1
10 340 Vrbovec
Tel./fax. + 385 1 2791 115, 2791 888
e-mail: os-vrbovec-002@skole.htnet.hr
Open: Mon–Fri 7am – 3pm (and during events)
Vrbovec National Library
Trg Petra Zrinskog 7
10 340 Vrbovec
Tel. + 385 1 2794 407, 2791 043
Fax. + 385 1 2791 110
e-mail: narodna-knjiznica-vrbovec@zg.htnet.hr
Open: Mon–Fri 7:30am – 6:30pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each
month: 9am – noon;
(during summer school vacation) Mon, Wed 11am – 6:30pm;
Tues, Thurs, Fri 7:30am – 4pm
Movie Cinema, within Vrbovec Open University
Trg Petra Zrinskog 7
10 340 Vrbovec
Tel. +385 1 2791 115
Tel./fax. 2791 888
Zaprešić
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Matija Skurjeni Museum
Novi dvori Jelačićevi
Aleja Đure Jelačića 8
10 290 Zaprešić
Tel./fax. + 385 1 3310 540
e-mail: muzej-matija-skurjeni@zg.htnet.hr
Internet: www.muzej-matija-skurjeni.hr
Permanent collection of paintings, sketches and graphics by
naive painter Matija Skurjeni.
Open: Tues, Thurs 9am – 2pm; Wed, Fri noon – 5pm (summer 1
– 6pm), Sat 10am – 2pm (summer 9am – 2pm); Sun 10am – noon
(summer 9am – noon); closed Mondays
Tickets: children HRK 5, adults HRK 10, seniors/soldiers free of
charge
Brdovec Museum
Ilije Gregorića 13
10 291 Prigorje Brdovečko
Tel. + 385 1 3310 288
Open: Mon–Fri 9am – 3pm
Free of charge.
Permanent exhibit: local heritage collection.
Razvid Gallery, Zaprešić Open University
Trg žrtava fašizma 11
10 290 Zaprešić
Tel. + 385 1 3310 116; tel./fax. +385 1 3310575
e-mail: pou-zapresic@pouz.hr
Internet: www.pouz.hr
Pod stupi Blaž Gallery
Kavana Blažeković
Trg žrtava fašizma 2
10 290 Zaprešić
Tel. +385 1 3310 116; tel./fax. +385 1 3310575
Trg žrtava fašizma 1, tel. +385 1 3311 604

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Kraljica Mira Gallery
Školska 7
10 294 Donja Pušća
Tel. +385 91 2510 912, 3399 308
Internet: www.galerija-kraljice-mira.hr
Open: upon request
Jakovlje Castle Gallery
Dvorska 5, 10 297 Jakovlje
Tel. +385 1 3351 736, 6171 678
Sculpture park on the grounds surrounding the castle.
Stjepan Balja Jewellery Atelier
Trg žrtava fašizma 9
10 290 Zaprešić
Tel. + 385 1 3313 850
Zaprešić Open University
Trg žrtava fašizma 11
10 290 Zaprešić
Tel. + 385 1 3310 116, tel./fax. + 385 1 3310 575
e-mail: pou-zapresic@pouz.hr
Internet: www.pouz.hr
Zaprešić Open University nurtures the Musical Salon series,
which regularly presents well known musical artists.
Mary’s Court Spiritual and Educational Centre
Lužnički odvojak 3
10 290 Zaprešić
Tel./fax. +385 1 3350 943
Internet: www.luznica.hr
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Ante Kovačić Town Libary
Trg žrtava fašizma 6
10 290 Zaprešić
Tel. + 385 1 3310 290
Fax. + 385 1 3310 270
e-mail: gradska.knjiznica.zapresic@kgz.hr
Internet: www.kgz.hr/kovacic
Open: Mon–Fri 8am – 8pm, Sat 8am – 2pm
Summer (1 Jul–31 Aug): Mon, Wed, Fri 8am – 2pm; Tues, Thurs
2 – 8pm, Sat 8am – 2pm
Movie cinema within Zaprešić Open University
Trg žrtava fašizma 11
10 290 Zaprešić
Tel. +385 1 3310 116

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Žumberak
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Basilican Sisters Ethnography Collection
Sošice 11
10 457 Sošice
Tel. + 385 1 6297 559
Visits by appointment.
Žumberak Uskok Museum
Stojdraga
Greek Catholic Diocese
Perivoj Kralja Tomislava 1
Tel. + 385 1 3387 600
Mob. + 385 91 50 42 062

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