The Cultural Heritage of Zagreb County

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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