CROATIA rest + sights: personal blog about Croatia interesting
Zagorje is a neighborhood of Zagreb and the most picturesque region of Croatia.
Croatian Zagorje with its picturesque hills, numerous small rivers and woods is located in the northwestern part of Croatia.
The nature of this region inspired not only creative people — artists, poets and writers.
The best season to explore Zagorje region of Croatia is the autumn, when the hills and nature around multicolor – yellow, orange, red, gold!
Hunting for black truffles in the forest – 50 min. from Zagreb – is an exciting natural gastronomic adventure surrounded by ecologically clean nature and homemade delicacies from local farms and local wineries. … read more
Ludberg – center of the world – historically this small, yet legendary settlement has been part of the Roman Empire.
Important geographical location and well developed infrastructure have allowed town to become an important trading location.
Also legends hold that in Ludberg were first mentions of “Earth Circles”
On the banks of Kupa river, 40 km from Karlovac city and 87 km from Zagreb, a new entertainment for lovers of active water recreation in nature – rafting & kayaking Aquadventure.
Severin on Kupa is located on the very heart of the pure and most picturesque massif of Gorski Kotar. The canyon of the Kupa river is a beautiful idyllic place away from the hustle and bustle of the city. … read more
«Divlje vode” bio park is a mini zoo and a restaurant – one of the favourite places for family holiday in nature near Samobor town just 57km from Zagreb city.
Bio park “Divlje vode” is a part of the nature park Žumberak. … read more
“Cowboy Western Ranch” restaurant and relax area with horses, located 32 km from center of Zagreb and 10 km from New Zagreb.
The ranch is located surrounded by picturesque forests Vukomerička gorica. For lovers of nature and horses, this is an ideal place to relax from the bustle of the city. … read more
Observation deck Hill of Mađerka with a view to 4 countries opened in Međimurje, шт 27 km from Varazdin / Varaždin and in 113 km from Zagreb.
341 meters above sea level – the total height of the observation deck .
Štrukli is a popular traditional Croatian dish – the Zagreb city and Croatian Zagorje speciality.
Novigrad na Dobri is an old town-fortress is first mentioned in various medias in 1193.
For a long time fortress was property of Frankopan family which was one of the richest and most influential at the time.
It is located just 17 km from Karlovac city and just 64 km from Zagreb capital.
Strukli / Štrukli from Zagorje – is a traditional dish of Croatian Zagorje with history over 70 years.
It is a popular delicacy which is included in to the list of Croatian cultural heritage.
Marija Bistrica is a sacred Christian place, dedicated to honouring Virgin Mary.
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are visiting this place every year; they all come to bow to the miraculous statue of the God’s Mother – Virgin Mary.
Kostelgrad is a medieval fortress fortress, towering on the cliff, 405 meters above the sea level. It is located in 66 km from city of Zagreb.
For a long time, the fortress has had a significant strategic role in controlling a number of important roads from all sides.
“Old school” / “Stara škola” is a restaurant of traditional cuisine located in a reconstructed building of an old school in the heart of Zagorje, surrounded by peaceful picturesque hills.
The restaurant’s home cooking and cozy peaceful atmosphere will allow you to escape from the hustle and bustle of weekdays and return to the past.
The restaurant offers gourmet traditional Zagorje cuisine: strukli, pumpkin soup, meat dishes stewed in an outdoor oven.
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Zelingrad medieval old town has for a long time been one of the most important stone fortresses around Zagreb.
The city is located 49 km from Zagreb city and in 51 km from Varazdin, and in 58 km from Samobor.
The first mention of Zelingrad dates back to 1295, it is believed that the was found after the invasion of the Tatars in 1242.
Okic old town-fortress is considered one of the oldest fortress-cities of Croatia.
Okic is located 10 km from Samobor city and 28 km from the capital of Croatia – city of Zagreb.
That is a unique example of the preserved Roman architecture, found in the continental Croatia, located on the secluded rocky ridge top of the Plesivice.
The Croatian Zagorje with its picturesque hills, numerous small rivers and woods is located in the northwestern part of Croatia. The nature of this region inspired not only creative people — artists, poets and writers.
Zagorje is not so far from the capital of Croatia – Zagreb city
Beautiful emotional video by Krešimir Stančić
Old Kalnik town is located on the Kalnik mountain, to the north-west from Krizevici village. Kalnik – a fortress-town – was founded on a cliff, on an old Roman road, which crosses the Kalnik between the peaks of Vuklenec (615 m) and Vranilec (643 m).
Ruins of Bisag Castle belong to the 14th century. The castle life back then was full of events!
Looking at what remains from it today, it’s hard to imagine that this building has once had four round towers – a tower in each corner – and one rectangular, right in the middle. The castle was also surrounded with a moat with water, and it was only possible to get inside by a bridge.
Ruins of the once great medieval Milengrad Castle art located at the top of the hill with an amazing view onto the picturesque surroundings.
At first glance, Ruins of Grebengrad doesn’t really make an impression of something extraordinary. The ruins – that were once a city-fortress – are thoroughly destroyed and are overgrown with the tall grass and bushes. After taking a closer look, however, one starts to notice that here and there in the forest there are the remains of a single once gigantic building.
Ruins of Canjevo fortress is located in 60 km from Zagreb city and in 36 km from Varazdin city.
There is very little information about the fortress in historical writings. The first mentionings of the settlement from around the place where the fortress is built belong to a period in between 3400 to 2500 BC.
Trakoscan Palace is one of the best-preserved architectural attractions of the Zagorje region. The palace is located in 80 km from the Zagreb city.
Trakoscan Palace is not just a cultural monument of the highest class, but also a beautiful landscape ensemble.
An unique place for the soul relaxation and the gastronomical pleasures – hotel-pension and restaurant “Vuglec Breg” in 54 km from the Zagreb city.
The pension is located among the picturesque hills and “gingerbread” houses of the Zagorje, in the quietness, disturbed only by the birds’ singing.
Kumrovec old village is located on the left bank of the river Sutla, which acts as the border between Croatia and Slovenia, just 60 km from Zagreb city.
Here is located an ethnographic museum, which shows the life of an old settlement of Zagorje and old-fashioned crafts.
Aquatika freshwater aquarium in Karlovac city was opened in 2016. The aquarium exhibits more than 100 freshwater fish species.
After all there is a reason why Karlovac is called “the city of four rivers”.
One of the most ancient and one of the most beautiful city of Croatia – Karlovac – was founded in the 16th century, and today it is the administrative centre of the Karlovac region of Croatia.
The population of the town of Karlovac is 49 082 people. Karlovac is conveniently located at the intersection of major highways of Zagreb city and Rijeka city, just 56 km from Zagreb capital.
Nearby the Veliki Tabor castle, lies one of the best traditional Croatian Zagorje cuisine restaurant – restaurant “Gresna Gorica”.
Located among the vineyards and the picturesque rural surroundings, restaurant “Gresna Gorica” invites to try the best traditional meals of Zagorje.
Orsic Castle in Gornja Stubica of Croatian Zagorje is located just 39 km from Zagreb city.
A palace in the Baroque style, built in the 18th century on the remains of a medieval fortress. In the 19th century, a balcony with Greek columns of the Classicism was adjoined to it.
Castle Veliki Tabor is the most famous Croatian castles.
The castle located on an elevated space covered in vegetation In the northwestern part of the Croatian Zagorje, not far from the settlement of Desinic, just 69 km from Zagreb city.
Ozalj Castle of Karlovac is located in 17 km from the historical center of the Karlovac city, and in 66 km from Zagreb city.
The castle is located at the top of the rock; it rises above the Kupa river – it was initially build to guard its waters and banks.
Dubrovac Fortress of Karlovac is located in 4 km from the historical center of the Karlovac city, and in 56 km from Zagreb city.
Dubrovac Fortress is one of the best-preserved and the most beautiful monuments of Croatian medieval architecture.
Veternica cave – one of the main attractions of the Medvednica Natural Park – in 10 km from Zagreb city.
The cave is located in the south-west part of the mountain range.
Veternica is a 6th biggest cave in Croatia.
Increasingly Croatia is becoming a popular place for health tourism.
In Croatia, there are several thermal clinics and treatment with natural thermal water from thermal springs, with a unique chemical composition, is used. Thermal clinics in Croatia are modernly equipped, with professional qualified staff, and are open throughout the year.
Arthritis, osteoporosis, psoriasis, varicose veins, problems with the central and peripheral nervous system, diseases of the digestive system, diabetes mellitus, various skin diseases, diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, preventive treatment of sports injuries, postoperative rehabilitation – here is an incomplete list of diseases that are treated in the thermal clinics of Croatia.
Croatia has about one thousand castles and palaces.
Rastoke – a picturesque village in a small canyon with waterfalls (up to 12 meters high) and watermills – the historical centre of Slunj town, famous for its small waterfalls and well-preserved watermills.
There are several aqua parks next to Zagreb. Closest to the city is Aqua park Adamovec just 22 km from Zagreb.
The modern water park Adamovets covers an area of 4200 m2.
The aqua park includes relaxation pools with hydromassage, geysers and other effects.
Aquapark “Aquae Balissae” in Daruvar offers exclusively geothermal water with the average temperature of 32 degrees.
The water park includes indoor and outdoor pools.
Aqua Park Sveti Martin is 2 600 sq.meters of water surface. The aquapark offers wide choice of activities for all ages guests.
In Aqua Park Life Class Sveti Martin there is large recreational pool, pool with water slides, body slide, rafting slide, black hole, two whirlpools on artificial islands, kamikaze, aqua bar, water trail for three persons, for children – shallow paddling pool with a sandy beach.
Outdoor pools are closed for renovations.
The Aqua Park Stubicke Toplice of Special Hospital offers swimming pool, whirlpool, underwater massage, Turkish, Finnish and infrared sauna, ice fountain, tropical showers, jacuzzi, massage areas, relax area, cryo, fitness room
Water Park Terme Jezercica consists of 8 pools with thermal water and is suited for all ages.
Thermal water temperature of 38 degrees. The thermal water contains a number of different ions and is considered medicinal mineral water. The optimum temperature and chemical composition enable the the thermo-mineral water in rehabilitation or recreation.