Earthquake in Petrinja / Sisak / Glina, Croatia - 5 Families Share Their Stories
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ZAGREB, CROATIA - Best Spots to See in the City!
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Today we're in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia! We love this city and can't wait to show you around.
The first stop is the main square, Trg Bana Josipa Jelacica, named after ban Josip Jelacic, who was a Croatian army general in the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 19th century. He really fought for Croatian independence in the Empire, and he's an important figure in Croatian history.
Just to the east of the statue is Mandusevac, a legendary fountain that is said to be the reason that Zagreb its name. Apparently there was a tired soldier on the way back from battle, and asked a girl named Manda to scoop him (zagrabiti) some water from the spring, where the fountain now stands. So Zagreb came from zagrabiti.
Next we visited Dolac Market in Zagreb. It's the biggest and most popular open market in the city and it's great for buying anything from fruits and vegetables, to fish, nuts, dairy products and more. It was first opened in 1930.
At the top of the stairs, sits Kumica Barica which is the statue of the lady, representing all of the vendors that have sold at the market all these years.
Tkalciceva was our next stop. It's my favorite street in all of Zagreb. It's lined on both sides with many different cafes. It has a great vibe, lots of energy and is typically filled with people hanging out with friends, sipping coffee.
We walked through the Stone Gate to get to the upper town. The Kamenita Vrata was built in 1266 and is a holy place of worship for many residents of Zagreb. There was a devastating fire that happened in 1731, and everything burned, except for a painting of the Virgin Mary, so it's seen as a sort of miracle, and people come to light a candle and say a prayer.
St. Mark's Square is in the upper town, and has St. Mark's Church right in the middle. The church is most famous for it's colorful tiles on the roof. There are two coat of arms on the roof, one representing the city of Zagreb, and the other representing the Kingdom of Zagreb, Slavonia and Dalmatia. Here on the square, there are also the parliament and government buildings.
The Museum of Broken Relationships can also be found in the upper town. It's a very interesting museum filled with little mementos of relationships that have broken in some way. Each memento has a story, and you can read about each one.
The Lotrscak Tower is just steps away from the museum. It typically fires a cannon every day at noon, and residents used to set their watches according to the cannon each day. There is also a great view point from the top of the tower, looking all out over the city.
Next, we took the funicular down to the lower town. It's the shortest one in the world, at just 66m long. A quick, but convenient (and fun) ride if you're in Zagreb.
Ilica Street is the next place we visited. It's line with shops and is one of the most popular streets in Zagreb. The trams also run along the street, and it's a great place to wander through the city.
The Drazen Petrovic Museum and Memorial Center was another place we visited. Drazen was one of Croatia's best basketball players, and played in the NBA. He really opened the door for other European players. Unfortunately, his career and life were cut short, when he tragically died in a car accident at just 28 years old. He's one of Croatia's most favorite sports legends, and many children look up to him as their role model.
King Tomislav Square was the last top on our tour of Zagreb. King Tomislav was the first Croatian King, so his statue sits on the square, just in front of the main train station. Behind the statue is Tomislavac, the beautiful park where you can picnic and relax in some greenery right in the center of town.
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Top Things to See & Do in Samobor, Croatia!
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Samobor is always at the top of our list for a day trip when my family and friends come to visit us in Zagreb. Samobor is a quaint, charming town with the absolute best dessert in Croatia, and it’s the perfect day trip from Zagreb, since it’s less than an hour’s drive!
We usually do a little stroll on the main square and through the charming streets, we have kremsnita and coffee at “U Prolazu” and we soak up the calming atmosphere of this beautiful town.
1. King Tomislav Square (The Main Square)
Like in almost every other Croatian city, the main square in Samobor is where all the action happens. It’s where locals meet for coffee, it’s where festivals happen, it’s where you go to feel the city’s vibe.
King Tomislav Square is full of cafe bars, and it’s home to the most famous dessert shop, U Prolazu, which is where people go to have a piece of the well known “Kremsnita.”
In the middle of the square, you’ll find an old, beautiful fountain that’s connected to a legend. The legend says that anyone who drinks from the fountain is sure to return to Samobor! The water is fresh and delicious, and Ivan never passes up the opportunity to drink from these fountains!
2. Kremšnita - U Prolazu
I know that some people prefer to eat this popular dessert in Croatia at Kavana Livadic, but for us, it’s absolutely, unquestionably the best at a place called “U Prolazu,” which is located on the main square
This dessert is like a light, fluffy, whipped custard, topped off with a light flaky pastry on top. It’s usually served warm, which makes it that much more delicious! I’ve really never had better Kremsnita anywhere else in Croatia.
3.Old Town Samobor (The Castle)
On Tepec Hill, there is a ruin of a fortress that was once the original town of Samobor. Today it is a protected cultural asset and one of the main tourist destinations you can visit in this city.
This fort was built by the Czech king Otokar in the 13th century, and it had a very different floor plan with three parts. There was a central core, a defense tower and a small little chapel. There were other towers as well, of course, and the courtyard brought it all together.
The castle had been owned by many noble Croatian families throughout history, but sold to the city of Samobor in 1902 to become a place for tourists to see.
It’s really a magical spot. It’s so stunning with all of the old stone, and greenery now growing up the walls, in and around the stone. There’s such a beautiful contrast with the green and gray. What’s also interesting, is that much of the floor plan is still visible, and you can see where different rooms would have been.
One Interesting point about the fortress is that the famous actor Jackie Chan filmed the movie “Armour of God” there, and actually almost died while filming.
4. Livadić Castle and the Museum of the City of Samobor
Livadić Castle is another protected cultural heritage of Samobor. This building is L-shaped, and it’s surrounded by beautiful park grounds. It was built later in the 18th century, and it’s been very well preserved.
It was named after the musician / lawyer / judge, Ferdo Livadic. After him, the castle was owned by many other people, and became the home of the Samobor City Museum in 1948.
It’s also home to a model of the old castle of Samobor. The museum isn’t huge, but you’ll surely learn many interesting tidbits about the city, its surroundings, and the people of Samobor.
5. Samobor Carnival
Every February in Samobor, there is a big festival called “Samoborski Fasnik.” It’s become a very famous carnival, and has almost become a trademark of the city. Everyone dresses up, there is music and dancing on the square, they have costume contests, parades in the street, and everyone participates (from all ages!). People come from all around Croatia to join the festival and it’s always a big hit!
One of my favorite parts of Samoborski Fasnik is the doughnuts. There are so many different kinds of doughnuts, you won’t be able to try them all. There are also little doughnut holes that can be covered in chocolate, icing sugar, or eat just plain as they are.
All in all, Samobor is a fantastic place to visit, and makes the perfect day trip from Zagreb! My favorite thing to do is sit for coffee and kremsnita on the square, then take a walk through the city and feel its charm.
It’s a very relaxed place to be and will surely give you the same feeling. If you’re up for a bit of a hike, don’t miss the fortress on the hill, it’s such a stunning piece of history, with incredible views, you won’t be sorry you made the trip!
Top Things To Do In Osijek, Croatia! Discover the Eastern Region of Slavonia!
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Osijek is the fourth largest city in Croatia. It’s not huge, it's about a hundred thousand people, but it's actually the biggest city in this region, in the eastern part of Croatia. It’s along the River Drava, it’s a great little city and and lots to do!
You can take a stroll through Ante Starčević Square, which is the main square in Osijek. It typically is filled with people walking around and there are shops that line all three sides.
It's actually in the shape of a triangle which is kind of unique for a for a main square, so it should be called the main triangle.
There is a beautiful statue here of Ante Starčević. He's been known as father of the nation because he always fought for the rights of Croats within Austria-Hungary. And there's also a very beautiful sculpture by Ivan Meštrović, a famous Croatian sculptor.
Osijek was actually the first Croatian city to have a tram back in 1884, and now it stands as one of two cities with the tram line, the other being Zagreb. But of course they weren't electric way back then, they were pulled by horses! It wasn't until 1926 when the trams became electric.
Tvrđa
The big fortress complex in Osijek is called Tvrđa. The whole complex, historically, it was the most important cultural, economic, administrative, and military center of Slavonia, so this region in Croatia.
This whole fortress complex used to have walls surrounding it but they were taken down, they were demolished in the 20th century. In the 18th and 19th centuries, Tvrđa was really a multi-ethnic town. People from Bulgaria, Italy, France, Germany, Austria and other countries were living there together and they were learning Croatian!
In the middle of the fortress is the main square, Holy Trinity Square. It has a huge baroque statue of Holy Trinity, which was actually a votive of the people of Osijek to God, so that the plague would never return. It was built in 1729, and it's absolutely gorgeous.
Water Gate
Water Gate is a well-preserved entrance to the fortress where the walls used to be. There were actually four gates into Tvrđa, but Water Gate is the only gate that remains, and it got it’s name because it faces the River Drava, so it faces the water.
A very interesting monument in Osijek is of a Fićo (an old Fiat car) and a tank. ,
It represents a moment in the war back in ’91, when a Croatian soldier had parked his Fićo in an intersection as a sign of protest against the Yugoslavian National Army that was coming.
But of course the army wanted to show their power and aggression and so they ran right over the Fićo. There's actually a story behind it that the driver in the tank was Croatian and he didn’t want to run over the car, but his commander had put a gun to his back and said to press the gas and run over the car, and so he did.
Later apparently, the driver of the Fićo and the driver of the tank met and they they became friends. So it's quite the story of power, aggression and protest.
The Chapel of Sorrows
This sweet little chapel is a baroque building from 1780, and legend has it that a young man actually was sentenced to death because he confessed to a theft that he never committed in order to protect his girlfriend, so this has become a Romeo and Juliet type of story in Osijek.
The famous pedestrian bridge in Osijek
The bridge has become an iconic symbol of the city. It was built in 1980 in just three months, so that was pretty quick. It goes over the River Drava and it is about 35 meters high, six meters wide, and across it goes about 200 meters. It's the only pedestrian bridge and in the evening it actually lights up in beautiful colors!
Osijek Beer
Osječko Pivo is home to Osijek and it was the very first Croatian beer, dating back to 1664. You should definitely give it a try if you find yourself in the city. Very refreshing and you can taste the history :)
Sisak-Moslavina County | A Piece of Croatian Paradise
Sisak - Moslavina County | A Piece of Croatian Paradise
In coordination with the tourist board of Sisak-Moslavina County, we decided to show you what natural, cultural, and gastronomic beauties characterize this piece of paradise in Croatia. The video was shot before the earthquake and we believe that this piece of Croatian paradise will come to life again in full glory and rise from the difficult situation with which it was affected.
The tourist features of the Sisak-Moslavina County offer you relaxation in untouched nature, returning time to some knightly days, relaxing in the healing waters, enjoying local dishes, and a good drop of Moslavina. Arriving in Sisak-Moslavina County, you will touch Moslavina, Posavina, Pounje, Slavonia, Pokuplje, Turopolje, Banovina, and Kordun.
Škrlet is an autochthonous variety of wine from the area of Moslavina, an area with a long wine history that says that the first vineyards were planted here by the Thracians, Illyrians, Celts, and ancient Romans.
Škrlet is the most important difference between Moslavina and other wine areas. Only here can you fully experience this distinctive wine with a delicate aroma and a pronounced bouquet. Škrlet will win over every wine lover in a different way.
Topusko Spa with thermal water located in Topusko, 70 km south of Zagreb, around the middle course of the river Glina, bordered on the west by the slopes of Petrova Gora and on the east by Zrinjska Gora, at an altitude of 136 meters, full of greenery and beautiful parks.
It is one of the best-preserved natural floodplains in Europe and thanks to periodic flooding is a unique treasure trove of biological and landscape diversity not only in Croatia but throughout Europe. Apart from the richness of flora and fauna, Lonjsko polje is also the largest river fish hatchery in the entire Danube basin. It is also specific in that this is one of the few areas in Europe where traditional grazing has been maintained, which means that the local population uses floodplains in the traditional grazing system after the floods have receded.
In the Lonjsko polje Nature Park there are two villages with prestigious titles: Čigoč - the first European stork village that earned its title due to the specific coexistence of man and gender and a large population of storks, and Krapje - Village of architectural heritage known for beautiful wooden Posavina houses built of pedunculate oak, some of which are older and more than 200 years old.
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Top Things to See & Do in Rijeka, Croatia!
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Today we are in Rijeka! A beautiful city located in the Northern Adriatic Sea, in the Kvarner Bay. Rijeka is definitely known as a port city, but it's so much more than just that! We were very pleasantly surprised by Rijeka when we went exploring.
The city is rich with history, beauty, nature and even has a stunning castle with the most breathtaking view of the city, the river, the bay, and beyond!
Our first stop was at the famous city market. It was so much bigger than I imagined it would be. It has sections for fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, canned items, dairy items, and even a beautiful flower market!
Next we noticed the National Theatre, which is identical to the one in Zagreb (because it had the same architect). Rijeka's National Theatre is 10 years older than the one in Zagreb, but they're both absolutely beautiful and full of detail.
We then wandered through Korzo, which is the main street in Rijeka. It's where the locals gather, have coffee, people watch, meet with friends, etc. It's kind of like the heart of Rijeka.
Along Korzo, you'll also find the famous clock tower, which has really become a symbol of the city. The clock face and the coat of arms are original from centuries ago.
One surprising thing we stumbled upon was the old Roman settlement of Tarsatica, which dates back to around 5 A.D. It's incredible that they have these ruins right in the center of the city!
We also stopped at Sv. Vitus Cathedral in Rijeka. It's very unique because of it's round floor plan / shape. The cathedral took over 100 years to build, and it's a stunning baroque structure.
Trsat Castle was the next destination in Rijeka that we went to go find. You can drive up to the castle, or you can take the Petar Kruzic Stairway (some refer to it as the stairway to heaven), which has 538 steps to the top. Once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with the most picturesque views of the city, the river, the bay, the sea, and everything in between! It's truly spectacular.
We stopped for a beer at the castle (there's a cocktail bar at the top), and had the best table in the whole place, with the most scenic view we could have asked for!
Our last stop in Rijeka was the Peek and Poke Museum. This was a very fascinating place, with old computers, gaming consoles, any kind of old piece of technology from 1960 onwards. Our guide Josip walked us through the whole museum and did a great job telling the true stories of all of the old technology.
We were very pleasantly surprised with Rijeka as a city to explore as a tourist. There was so much more to do than we ever thought, and it's a very beautiful, historical city that should be on everyone's list!
15 Things You'll Find in EVERY CROATIAN HOME!
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Today we have another Croatian culture vlog for you! I'm going to walk you through about 15 things that every Croatian household, probably has. The perfect place to show you all, is at my inlaws' house. They're both pretty traditional Croats, so they're sure to have everything on the list.
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1. Slippers - you must have several pairs of slippers, some for those who live in the house, and others for the guests. There are 2 different kinds, the one with the rubber sole, and the knitted kind, which are handmade. Sometimes Croatian people wear both kinds together for some extra protection from the cold.
2. Rakija - every Croatian home has to have some rakija. It can be homemade or store bought, but it's essential. There are so many uses for it. You can use it to welcome people to your home with a shot, to reduce a fever, to clean a cut, there are endless uses! Usually there will be two kinds. One harder/stronger rakija typically for men, and a sweeter rakija typically more for women.
3. Crucifix - About 90% of Croatians are Catholic, so it’s very common for a Cross or Crucifix to be hanging in the house. Usually there will be several of them in any traditional home.
4. Blessing stickers - once a year, the priest comes and blesses the house, then he leaves a sticker to put in your doorway. These stickers represent protectors of the house.
5. Vegeta - you’re sure to find Vegeta in every Croatian home! It’s a great veggie-all-purpose seasoning that really is put in a lot of different dishes. Baka uses it in stews, soups, bbq meals, and many other dishes. It’s a delicious seasoning and is easily added to anything!
6. Spek - spek is also a staple in any Croatian home. It’s common to have a big chunk of bacon like the one shown. Croats cut it up for a snack, they put it in several different dishes, they serve it to guests, it would be strange for Croatians to not have a chunk of bacon in their fridges.
7. Coffee pots - there must be at least 2 or 3 little coffee pots, because you can’t make 2 cups of coffee in a 6 cup pot, or 4 cups of coffee in a six cup pot. The pots are called a “dzezva”and they are used to make Turkish coffee, which is the most popular way of making coffee here in Croatia.
8. Catholic calendar - another thing that most Croatian households have is this calendar showing all of the holidays and name days. Most names have their own day of the year, and you kind of celebrate that person whose name it is. Croatia has many more holidays than we do back in Canada, so you really need a calendar like this to keep track of them all.
9. Lace decor - there will typically be some kind of lace decor in a Croatian home (like on a coffee table, a tv stand, or just on your dinner table). Lace is a very traditional handicraft here in Croatia, and it’s especially famous from the Island of Pag.
10. Mercury thermometers - many traditional Croats prefer the old-school thermometers, and believe they give a more reliable result. The newer ones are faster, but aren’t as trustworthy, according to my mother-in-law.
11. Rosehip tea - It’s very common to find some of this tea in a Croatian home. Baka says it’s great for the cold and flu season, it has a lot of vitamin C, and it’s like a nice healing drink if you’re feeling sick. She assures me that most homes do in fact have this tea!
12. Rosehip jam - Along with the tea, it’s typical for Croatians to have some rosehip jam. It’s most commonly used to spread on their thin pancakes called palacinke, but it’s definitely the most popular jam flavor in Croatia.
13. Boxes of cookies - in any Croatian pantry, you’re sure to find a few boxes of cookies, just in case some guests pop over unannounced (or with short notice), and Baka hasn’t prepared any kind of cake or cookies. She always keeps some Napolitanke or some Domacice on hand to serve to guests with coffee.
14. Vuteks blankets - these blankets were made in Vukovar by a company called Vuteks. I’m pretty sure you’ll find them in every single Croatian home. They’re the best blankets ever, so warm, cozy, comfortable and they just don’t wear down. You obviously can’t buy them anymore, but they last and last, so most Croatians still have some in their homes. Baka’s blankets are about 40 years old, and there’s not a rip, tear, or hole in any of them. Excellent quality!
15. Croatian checkers - you’ll most likely find some kind of Croatian checkers in any Croatian home. It can be a jersey, a hat, a scarf, as long as it’s showing support for some kind of Croatian sports team.
Top Things to See & Do in Opatija, Croatia!
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Today we’re in Opatija! A beautiful, elegant coastal town in Croatia. We had a stunning, clear day to explore, and saw so much of the city!
Opatija is located in Kvarner Bay, which is located at the foot of Mount Ucka. It’s about 15km from the bigger port city of Rijeka.
The Maiden of the Seagull
This statue has become a symbol of Opatija. Anyone that comes here definitely has a picture with the Maiden of the Seagull! It was built in 1956 by the famous Croatian sculptor, Zvonko Car. There was actually a fish in the seagull’s mouth when the statue was first made, but it mysteriously disappeared, and they don’t know exactly how. It’s believed that it was either stolen, or washed away by the sea. I think it was probably stolen, what about you?
The Lungomare
This is the beautiful and famous promenade that lines the seafront in Opatija. It actually goes on for about 12km, and connects two other villages on either side of Opatija. It’s a stunning place for a walk, a stroll, and they even have great little look out points that you can just sit at and relax before continuing on your way.
Hotel Kvarner
This is the oldest hotel on the East side of the Adriatic Sea. It was actually built in 1844 and was originally intended as a sanatorium to treat lung diseases. People with money would come and stay in this gorgeous hotel while they treated their illnesses. Opatija as a city wanted to be known as a health tourism destination, so when this hotel went up, many other luxury hotels and guest houses started to be built. Hotel Kvarner was really what sparked tourism in Opatija, which then sparked tourism throughout the rest of Croatia.
Villa Angiolina
This gorgeous villa used to be a summer residence way back in the day, but now it’s turned into Croatia’s tourism museum. It usually has a beautiful garden park right in front of it that is filled with color, and various kinds of flowers, but now it’s all been trimmed back for the winter. The greenery is still lovely to admire, though! You can just picture what it might look like with colourful flowers between all of the green edges.
St. James’s Church
This church sits in the center of Opatija, and it’s very important to the city’s history. It was built in the Benedictine Abbey around 1420, by a colony of Benedictine refugees. Opatija even got its name from the Abbey, because abbey in Croatian is actually the word “Opatija” so that’s how the city got it’s name. It’s very connected with the church and a very central part of Opatija.
St. James’s Park
This park sits right in front of St. James’s Church, and it’s a peaceful place to walk through, sit down and enjoy the immaculate landscapes throughout. The park is well known for the lovely fountain that sits in the middle. There are figures of Selene and Helios, which are the goddess of the moon and the god of the sun.
Hotel Milenij
This hotel has the best terrace in the city, we think! Great views of the sea, beautifully designed and decorated, and they have delicious cakes and coffee! Perfect for a little stop while you’re exploring Opatija!
The Chocolate Museum in Hotel Continental
Definitely the most delicious museum we’ve ever visited! There are so many different types of chocolate, along with breathtaking sculptures made of 100% chocolate. In fact, the horse statue shown in the video started from a block of 400kg of chocolate that was sculpted down into the statue as it stands now.
We really had a lovely day in Opatija. It really has so much to offer, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We come here once in a while when we need a break from Zagreb and a dose of the sea, because it’s just a quick 2hr drive.
Discovering CASTLES in CROATIA! Castle day trips from Zagreb to the Karlovac County!
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Today we explored a few different castles around the Karlovac region, not far from Zagreb.
We visited Ozalj, Novigrad na Dobri (Frankopan Grad plus the historical stone bridge not far away), and we also stopped in Dubovac (where we ate a delicious lunch in the most beautiful spot in the courtyard in the middle of the castle.
We really loved each of these places, which make great day trips from Zagreb because they're all only about an hour's drive.
The most stunning spots were at the top of the watch towers, where you can see for miles and miles into the distance.
We also visited the museum in Ozalj and learned all about the history of old town.
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Top Things To Do In Varazdin, Croatia! (A Great Day Trip From Zagreb)
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In my opinion Varazdin is the most beautiful and interesting city in Northern Croatia, and it’s definitely worth the visit!
Nowadays, Varazdin is known as the Baroque capital of Croatia. Its economic and political power made it the most significant city in the continental part of the country in the 17th & 18th centuries, and was Croatia’s capital city from 1767-1776.
Unfortunately, in April of 1776, a huge fire took Varazdin by storm and completely destroyed the city, which was the motivating factor of moving the administrative capital to Zagreb, which remains the capital to this day.
An interesting tidbit is that in an effort to help the residents of Varazdin through this time, citizens were exempt from paying tax for several years after the fire.
Today in Varazdin, you can still recognize the beautiful Baroque architecture from the past throughout the “old town” and learn about the (tumultuous at times) history of this unique city.
The most significant and prominent structure in Varazdin is of course, the Old Castle & Fortress (which was historically, the Old Town of Varazdin).
The recognizable high, hilly banks surrounding the fortress were built in the 16th century for protection from the Turks. Inside the fortress is a Renaissance aristocratic palace which is now home to the City Museum of Varazdin.
The main center square in Varazdin is King Tomislav Square, or “Korzo” as it is known. Many of Varazdin’s citizens gather there and have coffee at one of the many cafes that are scattered around.
The central building on the square is the town hall, which was originally built in the 15th century, but was redone in the late 18th century.
Gregory of Nin Statue
Gregory of Nin was a famous Bishop who made reforms in the Catholic Church. He made church services in Croatian (instead of Latin), and opposed the pope on certain issues.
The statue was made by the famous Croatian sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic, and was erected in 1932.
It’s believed that if you rub the statue’s toe, it will bring you good luck. You’ll see that the toe has actually changed colors as a result of everyone trying to rub a little luck into their lives.
It’s a fun monument and iconic figure to learn about and visit.
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
This famous cathedral was built in the mid 17th century by the Jesuit Order (Architect George Malot). It’s not a huge place, but still very beautiful and intricate with its rich baroque decorations and design.
Not only is it a church & cathedral, but it also doubles as a concert hall in Varazdin with its stunning organ, and ability to host an orchestra!
Angels Museum
The Angels Museum in Varazdin is a unique place in Croatia. It’s a themed museum where visitors can meet with angels in various artistic forms. There are statues, paintings, and other fascinating art installations throughout that are very beautiful and intriguing.
There are actually no entrance fees, so you can walk through, admire the beauty for free! They do sell little gifts, though, if you’re looking to pick up some gifts for friends back home.
My personal favorite things to do in Varazdin include walking around the high banks surrounding the castle, stopping for coffee at a cafe, then heading to the craft square to pick up some locally made products!
Zagreb's Best Flea Market, Hrelic, Croatia! Walk With Us and Catch a Glimpse of What's For Sale!
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A walk through Zagreb's best flea market, called Hrelic! Located in Novi Zagreb, just a short tram ride from downtown. Find anything from books, to toys, to cars, and everything in between! It's truly a unique experience when visiting Zagreb. Stop by and see what you can find (or what I like to say, see what will find you)!
It's definitely the biggest flea market in all of Croatia, and people come from all over the country to sell their things. It's open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7am-3pm, but Sundays are by far the busiest and have the most to offer.
It’s a huge open area where anyone can sell and buy almost anything, and it's free to enter and look around.
In Zagreb we say you can buy everything “from a needle to a train”. It’s a great place to spend Sunday morning and definitely a unique spot to visit when you’re in Zagreb. This might be the only place in the world where you can buy a toothbrush, a bed and car all at the same place.
There is a huge variety of unique things to find, which varies from week to week based on what the vendors bring.
If you are located Downtown Zagreb you can get there by public transportation without a problem. Take the tram line 6 which will bring you to the area of Zaprude and from there you can take bus number 295 to Jakusevec. The bus will drop you off at the entrance of Hrelic.
My best advice is to not pay the asking price for anything! This is the rule there so if you buy something at full price, the vendor will definitely have a lucky day.
Lots of vendors are experienced in sales and they pump up their prices in the beginning, knowing that hard bargainers will come along, and they’ll get a fair price in the end.
Hrelic is one of the best flea markets in this part of Europe and shows a different side of Zagreb. There’s nothing like it downtown, so venture out if time permits to see this special spot and maybe find yourself a gem of a keepsake from your time in Croatia.
From my experience, sometimes you grab there a great piece but sometimes you come home (very rare) with empty hands. The key is, you can’t go to Hrelic looking for anything specific, because you might not find it that day. You just stumble upon things that you didn’t know you needed, but then wonder what you did without them all these years.
BEST of SIBENIK, CROATIA + WINE TASTING at a Local Vineyard!
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We discovered the incredible city of Sibenik on our recent trip to the coast. There's so much to explore both in the city center, and in the whole Sibenik region.
Sibenik is home to two UNESCO sites, which is quite rare to have two in one city. The Cathedral of St. James, as well as the St. Nicholas Fortress are both UNESCO heritage sites in Sibenik, and are worth visiting.
After spending a couple of days in the city, we went to visit a local winery, Baraka, where Filip walked us through a fantastic wine tasting, and treated us to the most wonderful platter of meat, cheese, nuts & more.
We loved Sibenik, it's definitely a less-discovered little gem on the Adriatic.
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Seasons in Croatia: Temperature and Climate by Month
Magic seasons of Croatia in bright colors of all seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.
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The richness of diversity - Continental Croatia / Sisak-Moslavina county
The richness of diversity - Continental Croatia / Sisak-Moslavina county
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Arriving in Sisak-Moslavina County, you touch Moslavina, Posavina, Pounje, Slavonia,
Pokuplje, Turopolje, Banovina, and Kordun.
Long urban settlements and excellent accommodation at the intersection of the three rivers Sava, Kupa, and Odra have made Sisak a very important city in the history of Croats.
The triangular fortress of the old town from the 16th century, well preserved is the basic goal of every tourist. The fortress is known for the magnificent victory of the Croats over the Turks in 1593, the first major defeat of the then invincible Turkish army in Europe.
Baroque Palace - Small Capitol and Classicist Palace - Grand Capitol, Old brick bridge across
Coupe, ethnological park ... the most visited sites in the town of Sisak.
Sisak is the starting point for a tour of the Lonjsko Polje Nature Park.
This park of 506 km2 of wetlands and oak forests is the largest protected wetland not only in Croatia but throughout the Danube basin and its international importance as a habitat for wetland birds and as a habitat for endangered animal and plant species-genus, herons, eagles, storks, otters, beavers, feral cats, and in the surrounding villages peculiar wooden buildings are also cultivated by unique Posavina horses.
Čigoč - a European village of the genus, located on the Sisak-Jasenovac road.
Parallel to Lonjsko polje, there is Čigoč. A kilometer away is a defensive embankment, and beyond it is an impenetrable one Lonjsko Polje - full of water in spring and autumn and full of cows, horses, and pigs in the summer. Along the embankment are so-called material grabs deep enough and rich in all kinds of fish, which are always there can see several anglers. The advantage is that it can be reached on the coast of the grab by car, and many often erect a tent as well.
100 kilometers south of Zagreb, around the middle course of the Glina River, under the picturesque slopes of the hills is an attractive and well-known thermal spa - Topusko, which can be reached via Karlovac, Sisak, and Petrinja and Lasinja. Topusky’s history has begun more than 3000 years ago when the Japods came to thermal water sources. The remains of the magnificent 13th-century building - the portal of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Visitation - can be seen in Opatovina Park today. Book Lovrenčevo in Petrinja - on the tenth day of each August for the procession experience on Petrinja streets, tasting fish stew ...
If you want chestnut delicacies in all possible forms - Chestnut in Croatia Chestnuts are a manifestation for you, there is also Horse Show in Sunji - this is the place where you can see the most beautiful Croatian horse in Posavac, look at the competition for the most beautiful daughter-in-law and team, ride the ferry and try the gastronomy specialties of Lower Posavina. Now a treat for the taste bud of a good wine dropper - a long tradition of maintenance grape and wine festivals - Voloder Autumn. The event is attended by folk groups from all over Croatia, there is also a team ride, an ethnic exhibition with the attraction of roasting an ox on a spit.
Moslavina is a well-known wine-growing region where vine growing began in Roman times,
and the breeding tradition has continued to this day. It is home to an indigenous butler and scarlet wines which is also the most sought after because it only succeeds in Moslavina, these wines are white pinot, Riesling, and Franconia. A visit to the wine roads of Moslavina offers a special experience and will definitely stay in the memory of anyone who visits this winegrowing region in the embrace of Lonjsko Polje and the cane highlands.
Sisak-Moslavina County offers you relaxation in the unspoiled nature, relaxing in the healing waters, enjoying home-cooked meals and good wine drops...
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A UNIQUE, LOCAL EXPERIENCE in CROATIA! We caught an octopus, ate some traditional food & more!
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Today we spent the day with Barba Ivan and Ivo in the little village of Babina on Korcula Island. First we went fishing, we spent some time in their home trying a local fish specialty, and explore some interesting and historical spots in the village!
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Petrinja iz zraka (Petrinja from the air) HD video
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Petrinja, Croatia - autumn 2010.
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PETRINJA, CROATIA INFO:
Petrinja is a city in central Croatia near Sisak in the historic region of Banovina. The city belongs to Sisak-Moslavina County.
The name of Petrinja has its roots in Latin petrus, meaning stone. It is said that the town existed in Roman era in the area of Zrinska Gora, which is very rich in stone.
West of Petrinja is Petrova gora (Peter's mountain), site of the 1097 Battle of Gvozd Mountain between King Petar Svačić of Croatia and Coloman of Hungary.
The first written trace of Petrinja as an inhabited settlement is the one about the benefits awarded to the inhabitants of Petrinja by the Slavonian duke Koloman in 1240. This old medieval Petrinja belongs to the time of warring with the Turks. In 1592, Petrinja was given a new location with the construction and building of a Turkish fortress at the confluence of the Petrinjčica and the Kupa rivers. The fortress was to serve the Turks in conquering Sisak, Turopolje and Zagreb.
On August 10, 1594, the fortress was first liberated by the Croatian army. Therefore, August 10 has become the day of gratitude towards God and St. Lawrence, and this saint has been chosen for the patron saint of the parish and the town of Petrinja. Over the time, Petrinja has increasingly become the place of the settlement for many craftsmen and merchants whose arrival marks the beginning of the town's development.
Petrinja was part of Napoleon's Illyria from 1809 till 1813 when the town became a significant trade and traffic center. In the same period, the French army planted the lindens that even today testify to the town's historical moment.
The first Catholic parish Church of St. Lawrence was first built in 1603, but due to the time and type of building, a new one was built in 1781, in late baroque—classicist style.
The foundations of the Prva hrvatska tvornica salame, sušena mesa i masti (first Croatian salami, cured meat and lard factory) were set in the year 1792, now developed into the Gavrilović factory, the principal factor of the area's economic development, well known for the quality of its gastronomical products.
The influence of Croatian national revival in the 19th century was felt in Petrinja. That was the time of the founding of the Town Orchestra (1808), Music Department (1841), Library and reading-room (1842), Teachers' Training School (1862), Croatian Choir Slavulj (1864), Town fire-brigade (1880), First printing-house (1881).
Recent history has witnessed the Serb aggression on Croatia during which the people were exiled from their hometown of Petrinja in the period from September 1991 till May 1995. The town itself has been through a very grave destruction. On November 25, 1991 the Serb mayor of Petrinja Radovan Marković sent a message to Željko Ražnatović to have his troops enter the city as part of a 2. motorized battalion of the 622. Motorized Brigade of the Yugoslav People's Army. Beholding Croatian identity, many monuments have been erected in memory of the Croatian war heroes and victims of the war.
In reconstructing and rebuilding their town, the inhabitants of Petrinja took great care of the town's urban tradition by keeping the old customs alive, celebrating Catholic holidays, and organizing numerous cultural, social and sports events.
There is a very lively tradition of the potting and ceramic crafts, which represent the main souvenir production of the items characteristic for this area, all made of high quality clay. The main souvenir is stucka, an ornamented multi-use jar made of clay that has become a symbol of the town of Petrinja.
A statue of Croatian politician Stjepan Radić was made in Petrinja in 1929 by Mila Wood after his assassination the previous year. In 1936, the statue was placed in the city's central square, which was named after him. In 1963 the communist regime moved the statue to a city park. In 1991, the statue was damaged and thrown into an orchard in a nearby village. It was not found until 1998, when it was restored. In 1999, it was restored to Petrinja's central square, and was unveiled by Croatian minister of culture Božo Biškupić.
The population of Petrinja is 15,480, while the total municipality population is 24,786 (census 2011).
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Don't Skip SPLIT! The BEST Things to See & Do in Split, CROATIA.
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Split is one of the most beautiful cities in Croatia and it is definitely worth a visit, with so much history, culture and stunning scenery.
We recently traveled to Split and discovered the most important things to see and do in the city.
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Zagreb-Petrinja (12-2010)
Zagreb-Petrinja (12-2010)