CROATIA rest + sights: personal blog about Croatia interesting
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
“Špancirfest” is the largest street festival of Northern Croatia.
In 2022 festival takes place for the 23 rd time takes place in historical center of one of the most beautiful cities in Croatia – Varaždin city from 19.8. to 28.8.2022.
Bear refuge Kuterevo is located in Kuterevo находится in the heart of Lika in mountains Northern Velebit.
Kuterevo is a shelter for bear cubs who were left without a mother at different ages for various reasons and cannot get their own food and defend themselves. … read more
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.
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.
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.
Ljubekov Gaj is restaurant of traditional cuisine of Croatian region Zagorje.
As well as traditional cuisine this restaurant may offer you cozy atmosphere and spectacular view of the hills and vineyards of Zagorje. All this made Ljubekov Gaj one of the favorite places for local people, but is only yet to be discovered by the majority of travellers who are willing to explore the taste of Croatian Zagorje.
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.
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.