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2.2.6. Where to go ≤Zagreb surroundingsCastlesTrakošćan is the most romantic and, inthe opinion of many, the most beautifulcastle in Croatia, of which historian GjuroSzabo wrote: “I do not know whether Ifelt happier in any other park than onein Trakošcan, and not only the first time,when it enchanted me, but every timeI came there.” Maruševac is a beautifulexample of the Romanic neo-Gothic“fairy-tale palace”. Veliki Tabor is the ancientfortress of the Ratkay counts fromthe fifteenth century. This Gothic/Renaissancestructure emanates the mysteriousatmosphere of legends about the tragicfate of Veronika of Desinic. Miljana, atoplice was built in 1805 on the foundationsof an Antique thermal spa as a parkwith a bathing area. The center was constructedin 1930, and today this is botha rehabilitation and tourism center, withswimming pools and excellent facilities.Gornja Stubica is known for the legend ofGubec’s linden, an ancient tree in front ofthe Church of St. George.KrapinaKrapina, picturesque town in the heartof Hrvatsko Zagorje, mentioned for thefirst time in 1193. It was fortified town in1330 of which only remnants have beenpreserved. In the middle of the 14th centuryit was free royal trading place, andby the end of the 15 th century it was theseat of the Croatian ban. Krapina is bestknown by the remnants of pre-historicmen of Neanderthal type, found by DragutinGorjanović Kramberger in 1899, inthe cave on the Hušnjakovo hill. Apartfrom bones of twenty pre-historic men,the objects they made were also found:points, bone axe and others. Today, infront of the cave there are reconstructionof pre-historic men and animals in naturalsize. The permanent exhibition, i.e. theEvolution museum has been opened.The town has also the native museum ofLjudevit Gaj, who was born here in 1891and has got his statue.SamoborSamobor is a little town in a fertile valleyof the Sava River, at the footingsof Samobor Mountains. It is a genuinetown-museum. Each house, square orstreet tells its history. The ruins of themedieval burg above the present townwitness the rich history as well as numerousexhibits in the TownMuseum. KingBela IV gave to Samobor the charter andthe status of free royal trading place.Samobor is the most developed touristplace in Zagreb County, and favoritedestination of many Zagreb citizens andother guests. It is especially notable forits food and drink and attractive festivals,carnival festivities in particular. Inthe town vicinity there is an interestingGrgos cave and old iron, tin and gypsummines in Rude. Some other attractivedestinations are the Fairy Pits, Eco-centreSlanidol, Suban ≤ the medicinal herbgarden in Manja Vas etc.MedvednicaOne of the favorite excursion placesof Zagreb citizens is the park of natureMedvednica, with its highest peak Sljeme(1033 m). It is reachable by cablecar or onfoot by marked trails, about two hoursto the top. There are several objects withhotel services, but the most popular aresmaller mountain huts offering food anddrink. During winter Sljeme is the favoritedestination of skiers and other lovers ofwinter sports. From time to time one ofthe best skiers of all times Janica Kostelićand her brother Ivica could been seen onSljeme ski runs.picturesque country residence of the Ratkaycounts, is an example of the love andcare given to the preservation of historicalheritage. It was carefully renewed andenriched with a valuable inventory.StubicavalleyThe Stubica valley is significant in the historyof this region as the focal point ofbattles during the peasant revolt of 1573.The natural beauty, old palaces and theabundance of thermal springs make theStubica region an important center ofinland tourism. The Oršić palace was renewedin 1973 as a part of a large monumentalcomplex. The Museum of thePeasant Revolt is located in it. StubičkeFoto: arhiva TZGZWHEN YOU ARRIVE 24