Marija Bistrica is associated with a pilgrimage tradition linked to the statue of the Black Madonna; it was found on 15 July 1684. The sanctuary is open to the faithful from early spring until late autumn. Marija Bistrica is home to the largest Marian shrine of the Croatian people. Its present appearance was designed by the architect Herman Bollé; the collections include religious metal and textile objects, a library, and Baroque devotional images. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Marija Bistrica can then continue searching for accommodation.
Culture
Marija Bistrica is a meeting point for several Marian pilgrimage routes, including routes from Sv. Ivan Zelina and Zagreb. A marked route leads from Krašić via Zagreb and Marija Bistrica to Lepoglava.
For visitors, demonstrations and workshops on the registered traditional crafts of Marija Bistrica are listed. During major pilgrimages, medenjaci, licitarska srca, and gvirc are mentioned as offerings. The municipality highlights religious sights, castles, and galleries in the municipality as visitor attractions.
Nature
OÅ¡tri Hum, a mountain, is located approximately near Marija Bistrica. Drenova, Bunjak, and Puntijarka are mountains located approximately in the surrounding area of Marija Bistrica.
Geographical classification
Medvedgrad, a castle, Zagreb ZOO, a zoo, The Archaeological Museum, a museum, and Musée d'art contemporain, a museum, are located approximately in the wider regional surroundings of Marija Bistrica.
Further local pages: Zlatar Bistrica, Podgrađe.
