The Cultural Heritage of Zagreb County

62 Zaprešić
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.