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Discover Zagreb County! SPECIAL EDITION Way to Croatia / No. 23 / December Not 2016 for / Year VIII sale. / ISSN 1847-1552; 6 - 28 Culture, History, Tradition ZAGREB COUNTY TOURIST BOARD 30 - 41 Preradovićeva 42, Zagreb Active Vacation, T: +385 1 4873 665 F: +385 1 4873 670 Interaction of Experiences [email protected] www.tzzz.hr 42 - 54 Oenological and Gastronomic Experiences KARTA TZZZ -format A3-priprema za tisak.pdf 1 30.10.2011 9:26:21 Zagreb County, popularly known as the Zagreb green ring, is situated in the central part of ZAGREB COUNTY north-western Croatia. This County is sixth by surface and second largest Croatian county by population density. Today it is one of the economically fastest growing domestic regions, and because of its history, tradition, culture, preserved nature, gastronomy and beautiful picturesque landscapes, it is especially attractive as an excursion-tourist destination. Making a ring around the Croatian capital, the County managed to connect the contemporary architecture and preserve traditional folk customs and values. Zagreb County area is very rich in heritage and natural beauties (large number of protected natural sites, two nature parks – Medvednica and Žumberak - Samobor Hills, and unique ornithological reserve of Crna Mlaka). The forests and mountains are interwoven with C numerous hiking, walking and cycling trails. There is also the renewed mine of St. Barbara in M Y Rude with a mining-botanical educational trail, and the Grgoš cave (protected geomorphological CM MY nature monument) in the village of Otruševec. CY CMY K Hikers, outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers who are looking for refreshment won’t be disappointed by the rich offer of numerous restaurants and well equipped mountain lodges. Weekend-excursionists will find their destination in one of over 40 resorts and agricultural family households and three wine routes: Plešivička, Zelinska and Samoborska. Apart from the wines such as Purtugizec, Plešivica and Kraljevina Zelina, Zagreb County brand, the wine routes offer tastings of many other grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Frankish). For cheese lovers, there are Zagreb region’s Cheese Roads that include twelve mini dairies on the territory of the County and the City of Zagreb. This region is extremely rich in cultural and historical heritage. The centuries of creation have left numerous monuments as reminders of the rich past: castles, hill forts, manors, rich wooden sacral heritage and others. Many stories and legends from the period attract visitors even today. Cities Basic information The lovers of wooden architecture will be surely attracted by the wooden Turopolje beauties, Dugo Selo, Ivanić-Grad, Jastrebarsko, Total area: 3078 km2 (1,188 sq mi) unique examples of sacral architecture, of which the most outstanding is the chapel of Samobor, Sveta Nedelja, Sveti Ivan Zelina, Population (2011.): 317 642 St. Barbara in Velika Mlaka and a beautiful example of local secular architecture, the manor of Velika Gorica, Vrbovec, Zaprešić Population density: 100/km2 Modić-Bedeković in Donja Lomnica. One can find valuable archeological findings in Ščitarjevo Cities: 9 near Velika Gorica - Andautonia, the seat of the Illyrian tribe Andautonians and the Roman Municipalities Municipalities: 25 municipality of Upper Pannonia from the 1st century, and the prehistoric site in Budinjak (10th Bedenica, Bistra, Brckovljani, Brdovec, Dubrava, www.zagrebacka-zupanija.hr to 6th century B.C.), one of the most important archaeological sites in Croatia. Dubravica, Farkaševac, Gradec, Jakovlje, www.tzzz.hr Fairytale landscapes, especially those in the western part of the County, are adorned with Klinča Sela, Kloštar Ivanić, Krašić, a series of castles that proudly stand as reminders of the glory days. There is also the New Kravarsko, Križ, Luka, Marija Gorica, Orle, Jelačić Court, a unique example of a preserved feudal-agricultural complex. Besides numerous Pisarovina, Pokupsko, Preseka, Pušća, Rakovec, religious buildings in the Zagreb County, a special attraction is the memorial room of the Rugvica, Stupnik, Žumberak Blessed Alojzije Stepinac in Krašić. The cultural offer of the Zagreb County is diverse and rich. Numerous happenings and events are organized during the year, almost three hundred of them, which attract not only the tourists ZAGREB COUNTY TOURIST BOARD from the surrounding areas, but also from the neighboring countries. Preradovićeva 42, Zagreb With an exceptional gastronomic, enological, cultural and sports-recreational tourist offer, T: +385 1 4873 665 F: +385 1 4873 670 [email protected] www.tzzz.hr Zagreb County is an ideal destination for every taste. Dear Sir/Madam, Dear all! Croatia is a country where one can find a lot of diversities in a The work and cooperation of tourist agencies, Zagreb County small area. Nevertheless, it is a harmonious mosaic in all these Tourist Board and the Association of Croatian Travel Agencies, differences. Every region has its own characteristics, each of its with the support of the Croatian Tourist Board, resulted in a special counties has its own beauties and attractions. edition of the publication Discover Croatia, which will present the rich tourist offer of the Zagreb County. Zagreb County is an area of extremely rich heritage that is evident at every step. At a distance of only half an hour drive from the Croatia is a country of rich cultural and historical heritage and center of the Croatian capital of Zagreb, you can relax and enjoy preserved natural beauties with the potential to meet the needs of the greenery and beautiful nature, traditional cuisine and the different types of guests. flavors and aromas of top quality wines. You will enjoy a real oenological-gastronomic experience. And when you do, you will This publication presents programs based on rich cultural and become a loyal fan of both natural beauties and culinary delights historical tradition, preserved nature and landscapes of the Zagreb created on the gentle hills of the Zagreb County. County, with exceptional local delicacies. A tourist experience our guests will never forget. We are pleased that the attractiveness of the Zagreb County has been recognized by travel agencies, key factors in the creation Zagreb County is an ideal destination for everyone, and each of the original product, since cooperation with them is extremely program presents the beauties and peculiarities of this region, important in terms of better positioning, better promotion of the which are certainly not lacking. tourist offer and tourism sector strengthening. The programs are divided into three different categories:Culture, Welcome to the Zagreb County, an attractive year-round tourism History, Traditions, Oenological and gastronomic experience and and leisure destination, green surroundings of the City of Zagreb, Active vacation, interaction and experience. the County of rich history, tradition, cultural and religious heritage, preserved nature and exceptional landscapes. We are sure that With these programs, we would like to highlight the cooperation you will be happy and fully satisfied with the impressions and of local tourist boards and travel agencies as a key factor in the pleasant memories of the wide range of our nine cities and 25 development of the tourist offer. I believe that we will all continue municipalities. See you in Zagreb County! with the activities that certainly contribute to the increasing recognition of the tourist offer, in this case of the Zagreb County. Mr. Sc. Ružica Rašperić, Director of the Zagreb County Tourist Board Boris Žgomba, President of the Association of Croatian Travel Agencies 4 CULTURE, HISTORY, TRADITIONS CASTLE LADUČ WITH FRENCH GARDEN; Photo: ZAGREB COUNTY TOURIST BOARD 6 Halfway between peace and the Beauties and flavors hustle and the bustle of the city of the city of Samobor The Franciscan When searching for some peace and quiet without leaving the hustle Livadić castle- Samobor is a town with a picturesque, baroque old city center. It was monastery and the and the bustle of the city, meet us halfway and join us on a trip to the museum; Samobor made famous in the most unusual way; popularized by the film by church of St. Mary; St. Jana region, Jastrebarsko and Krašić. Here you will find beautiful „kremšnite“; wine Krešo Golik “One Song a Day Takes Mischief Away”. Because of its the Erdödy nature, preserved history, tradition, tranquility and the bustle. The tasting in the Filipec proximity to the capital, it is one of the more popular resorts for the Erdödy’s park prides itself with the crystal clear stream Reka, the lake dwellers of Zagreb. Drinking coffee and eating cake are a must for palace park; wine cellars; Park and a most valuable “exhibit” – the Erdödy castle. A Franciscan every visitor. This town will excite all your senses. You will experience Sveta Jana spring; monastery and the church of St. Mary with a Gothic center from the visiting Fairytale Mill; the beauties of the Livadić castle museum, delight your taste buds Japetić (lunch); 16th century constitute an extraordinary sacral object. The Sveta Jana tasting at the family with the acclaimed, specially made Samobor “kremšnite” (creamy layer mill and Mlinarova spring is an old, very rich thermal spring that has, since the ancient run farm Božidar cake). Those who wish to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern hiža (Miller’s house); times attested to the abundance of quality water in the region. The Franceković; lunch at life, return to nature and fairy-tale fantasies, can visit the Fairytale Memorial room of highest peak of the Samobor Hills - Japetić, is one of the famous the family run farm Mill, a picnic area with a wine shop, located in a renovated old mill from Alojzije Stepinac; resorts of this region. Make sure to visit the memorial room of Alojzije Oslaković; visit to the 1904. The mill lies on the Bistrec stream and is a working testament to Ethno-house Mrzljak Stepinac in Krašić, where you can also visit the ethno-house Mrzljak, St.