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In the Footsteps of Croatian Jews

Jewish heritage tour of In the Footsteps of Croatian Jews

Jewish heritage tour of Croatia

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Jewish heritage tour of Croatia

Join us and explore the fascinating Jewish heritage of the continental Croatia — As it once was, as it is now, and what we hope it might become like again.

SHORT ITINERARY: Varaædin Koprivnica

Day 01, - Moslavina region: Lekenik Zagreb - Lonjsko polje Nature Reserve Osijek

Day 02, Slavonia region: Jasenovac -–akovo Lonjsko polje Ilok - Osijek –akovo Day 03, Osijek Plitvice lakes Day 04, Osijek - Srijem region: VuËedol - Ilok Day 05, Osijek - KopaËki rit Nature Park - Baranja region Day 06, Baranja - Koprivnica Day 07, Koprivnica - Varaædin-TrakoπËan Day 08, TrakoπËan - Plitvice Lakes Day 09, Plitvice Lakes - Zagreb

• Touring the Fiddler on the Roof filming location in Lekenik • Enjoying the natural beauty of Lonjsko polje Natural Reserve • Visiting the Jasenovac Memorial TURETA • Admiring the Lipizzaner horses at State Stud Farm in –akovo TOUR • Meeting local Jews in Osijek and enjoying their traditional dances • Raising glasses in Goldschmidt Winery • Marveling at the exhibits in the fascinating VuËedol Culture museum HIGH- • Experiencing the breathtaking KopaËki Rit Natural Park • Listening to the young klezmer musician performing for you in Koprivnica LIGHTS: • Visiting the old baroque town of Varaædin and romantic TrakoπËan Castle • Enjoying a rhapsody of water at Plitvice Lakes National Park • Completing your tour by visiting the young and vibrant Croatian capital Zagreb

02 TURETA • In the footsteps of Croatian jews / Jewish heritage tour of Croatia < Zagreb funicular, photo by Studio Romulic´. TURETA • In the footsteps of Croatian jews / Jewish heritage tour of Croatia 03 LIKE THE MOVIES A SOLEMN MEMORIAL

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Visit the village where famous motion picture cranes and dozens of other bird species nest. Another nearby village tells an entirely The largest and most impressive architectural Fiddler on the Roof was made back in 1971. The park rangers will present the local flora different story of the darkest period in recent gem is the vast and immaculately decorated The well-preserved 19th-century wooden and fauna, and you may enjoy a relaxing canoe European history. Near the village of Jasenovac 19th-century neo-Gothic cathedral. Another houses of Lekenik village were used as the or a bicycle ride. In addition to preserving was an extermination camp built in Croatia interesting landmark is a former mosque, filming location and some of the original the natural habitat, the park is making efforts during the World War II. As it was destroyed in built in the 16th century and later converted structures are still standing. to preserve the traditions and the cultural 1945, not many of its original structures remain. into a church. heritage of the area. However, there is a magnificent memorial Have your photo taken at the window where dedicated to all the victims — ethnic , Today, however, –akovo is renowned for its Tevye served his milk… and discover the Experience the accommodation in the original, Jews, Roma, and Croatian political dissidents. State Stud Farm where elegant Lipizzaner village’s hidden Jewish history. In 1971, a small century-old wooden houses and savor the The train that once transported the prisoners horses are bred. You can visit the stables and village in what was then Yugoslavia woke up taste of fresh, homemade meals. to the camp now stands as a silent symbol and learn about the significances of this noble one day to the sounds of trucks bringing in a reminder of all the tragic destinies. breed, whose colts are born entirely black, equipment and crew from Hollywood. yet their coats turn snow-white as they reach For the next few months, Lekenik became a Another Holocaust monument can be found adulthood. Then you can proceed to a heritage real Shtetl, and the locals became extras in in the town of –akovo, where a partially hotel in the city of Osijek, the industrial and one of the most recognized Jewish stories of • Visit the Fiddler on the preserved Jewish nowadays stands as cultural capital of the Slavonia region. modern times. Roof filming location a cultural heritage of the Republic of Croatia, • Enjoy the beauty of Lonjsko where a local WWII undertaker made and kept A little further away lies the Lonjsko polje polje Nature Reserve a comprehensive list of all the Jewish victims Nature Reserve, a marshy area where storks, buried there. • Visit the Jasenovac Memorial

Lonjsko polje, photo by Studio Romulic´. –akovo Cathedral, photo by Tureta. • Walk the streets of –akovo and visit the State Stud Farm with its beautiful Lipizzaner horses

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Osijek is the fourth biggest city in Croatia, You can visit the synagogue where a group The winegrowing tradition in Croatia is more Visit the neighboring Ilok, Croatia’s easternmost built on the banks of the River Drava which of local women offer a course in traditional than two millennia old; the oldest winery still town, situated on a hill dominating the River separates Croatia and Hungary. The city has Jewish dances, which they will proudly present. in operation was established way back in 1450. Danube. an elegant 18th-century historical core with Meet local Jewish families and join them for a a well-preserved landmark fortress. Its 19th meal; listen to their stories and get a first-hand Pay a visit to Goldschmidt winery in the hilly Explore the old medieval castle and visit century boulevards have wonderful examples account about their life. region of Srijem and taste the products of its the oldest active wine cellar in Croatia. of art nouveau and art deco villas, many of optimal microclimate and the hard labor of its them built by former Jewish owners. Visit the delightful Museum of Slavonia. While people. Taste spicy Slavonian specialties. there, as a particular treat, you can enjoy a Return to Osijek for overnight stay. Before World War II, Osijek had the largest presentation of the fascinating traditional Goldschmidt vineyards stretch over the Jewish community in Yugoslavia, with over costumes. Overnight in Osijek. archeological site of VuËedol, an Aeneolithic 40,000 members. Numerous historic buildings, copper culture that flourished between residential villas, industrial facilities, cultural 3000-2200 BC. Visit the rich and fascinating events and venues were influenced, built, VuËedol Culture museum. supported or run by the Jews, who were well-integrated into the local society. This • Visit the city of Osijek • Visit to Goldschmidt winery changed entirely in 1941. • Enjoy the beautiful • Marvel at exhibits in architecture and soak up fascinating VuËedol Culture Today, the small local Jewish community is the atmosphere museum making efforts to keep their tradition alive. • Meet local Jews, enjoy their • Visit Croatia’s oldest active Osijek square, photo by Studio Romulic´. traditional dances and listen Wine cellar, photo by Tureta. wine cellar in Ilok and refresh to their life stories yourself with excellent wine and spicy Slavonian specialties

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KopaËki rit is a breathtaking nature park You can also visit a traditional homestead Koprivnica is a city in the Podravina region in It is in poor shape today; the remaining Jewish situated in the marshes of the Dunav and where open-fire meals will be prepared northern Croatia. The Jewish community here community donated the building to a local Drava rivers. Learn all about the local fauna in — you may even learn how to prepare a was very influential, highly-regarded and highly music school. A young klezmer musician will the visitors center, enjoy a relaxed boat cruise traditional meal. integrated into the local community. It gave perform for you, trying to raise funds for the on the lakes and through the narrow canals, three city mayors and many school teachers, renovation of the Synagogue building and the and a walk along the wooden pathways built Visit the unique wine cellars carved deep into pharmacists, doctors and surgeons, hotel Jewish cemetery. over the lakes. Besides the birds, there is also the sandstone. Overnight in a traditional local owners, industrialists and traders. However, abundant wildlife — wild boar, deer, jackals. house. they were all interned in the nearby Danica The local history professor will give a lecture This park is a natural gem in any season. concentration camp and deported from there. on Jewish history of Koprivnica. Overnight in Locals and foreigners enjoy it equally for its It is a memorial site today. Koprivnica. beauty, diversity and possibilities of active holiday and adventures. The pharmacy, hotel, several shops in the main square and the Jewish cemetery remain to the You can visit Baranja, a region stretching both present day and are still in use. in Croatia and Hungary. It is characterized by a strong influence of Hungarian culture, • Experience the breathtaking The synagogue building was one of a few • Visit Koprivnica and learn manifesting, for example, in the local dialect KopaËki Rit Nature Park to survive the war, but it was used as a about strong Jewish roots still and spicy dishes like paprikash stew, goulash, • Visit Baranja and enjoy warehouse and a factory. alive in this beautiful city fish stew, grilled carp… savoury local food with • Listen to a young klezmer strong Hungarian culinary musician performing for you

KopaËki rit Nature Park, photo by Tureta. accents Koprivnica aerial view, photo by Brch.

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Varaædin is a wonderfully preserved Baroque Pay a visit to TrakoπËan, most elaborate Visit the Nature’s playground, a rhapsody of Enjoy the cascading and sprinkling waterfalls, city; the entire historical core will take you of all medieval castles in Croatia. It dates lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes National an electric boat cruise on the lake, a train ride right back to the 18th century. Narrow cobbled from the 13th century, but the local-residing Park. The sixteen lakes, each separated by and idyllic walks along wooden pathways. streets, lavish city squares, villas in the imperial noble families were changing its appearance natural waterfalls and travertine barriers, Austrian style, old-town shop signs carrying according to popular architectural styles. Its are divided into the upper and lower lake Taste local specialties of Lika region. the symbols of different crafts. current appearance dates from the 18th century. complexes. It has a large lake, nice English-type gardens Unlike most Central European cities whose and a rich museum dedicated to the life in a The lower one/complex is a seventy-meter eclectic architecture is a mélange of styles medieval castle. Overnight in a nearby hotel. deep, narrow canyon whilst the upper part has from different periods, Varaædin’s historical wide lakes larger in surface and depth. core is mostly characterized by a single style. The water is rich with calcium carbonate, which causes it to change color, depending on the part of the day or season — from navy blue to light blue, gray, emerald to turquoise. • Visit old baroque city • Spend a day to remember of Varaædin enjoying a rhapsody of water • Feel the romantic allure of and pure nature at Plitvice the medieval TrakoπËan castle Lakes National Park

Varaædin, photo by Studio Romulic´. Plitvice Lakes National Park, aerial view, photo by Studio Romulic´.

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Visit the Croatian Capital, the city of Zagreb. Upper town, the modern downtown, multiple With a population of nearly one million, parks and the lakes, the and we call it the city of million hearts. the mountain.

It is a charming, romantic city with medieval Zagreb still has the Jewish community and the historical core. The old town consists of two Synagogue with active services. Explore the neighboring hills, Gradec and Kaptol, which Jewish heritage, the Synagogue, the cemetery once were two separate towns divided by and the with excellent Judaica a creek. The creek was arched in 1850. and collection. it still runs through a pipe network under the vibrant street built on top of it. Mirogoj cemetery in Zagreb, photo by Tureta. > Both Gradec and Kaptol had medieval fortifications with city walls and gates. In the course of centuries, the two towns merged to form the modern Zagreb. • End your tour in Zagreb, one of the most popular city The main landmarks are the Cathedral, the in this part of Europe among Dolac food & grocery market, the historic the tourist of all ages • Enjoy everything this vibrant

Dolac market in Zagreb, photo by Tureta. city has to offer and explore Zagreb’s rich Jewish heritage

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Jewish heritage tour of Croatia

We believe that there is no such thing as This tour will help you become acquainted an ordinary trip. with centuries of Croatian Jewish history while traveling across this beautiful country that was This is why every Tureta tour is different, once home to a vibrant Jewish community. carefully shaped to fit the needs and interests of you, your family or the friends you travel The journey will take you from the spectacular with. We can offer a turnkey operation from stone-walled city of Dubrovnik, the home of start to finish, so you can relax and you do not the oldest Sephardic synagogue in the world, have to worry about details — it is the job of to the charming village of Lekenik where the our team and our partners: local expert guides, legendary movie Fiddler on the Roof was bus and car rent companies, greeters and made. You will experience an emotionally hostesses, food providers, restaurants, hotels stirring visit to Jasenovac museum and and boarding houses. All our guests receive memorial. You will also get an opportunity to detailed travel itineraries and event programs, immerse yourself in the rich cultural legacies as well as complimentary gifts. and poignant history of the Jewish citizens of –akovo, Osijek, Koprivnica, Varaædin and Every tour we organise is made specially for Zagreb; a chance to explore in-depth their you, because we regard our customers not Jewish heritage and reflect on their touching merely as passive observers, but rather as stories. active participants in memorable journeys.

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