Municipality of Kravarsko: Hills, Churches and Culture

The Municipality of Kravarsko combines a distinctive hilly landscape with a historic church centre and cultural heritage from various fields. The municipality is located in the southern part of Zagreb County, along an important road connection between Zagreb, Velika Gorica, Pokupsko and Glina. Place and landscape names offer various points of reference: Kravarsko lies above two stream valleys, while vineyards, orchards and spring areas characterise the rest of the municipality. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether Kravarsko itself or the municipality’s landscape should be the focus of your travel plans.

Hills, peaks and spring areas

The municipality is located in the central part of the Vukomeričke Gorice, a hilly landscape characterised by vineyards and orchards between Turopolje and Pokuplje. The town of Kravarsko lies on the summit of a 240-metre-high hill above the valleys of the Pogledička and Curek streams. The municipality’s highest peaks are called Žiridovka and Kravarščica and reach 255 and 243 metres, respectively. These elevations refer to different points: the 240 metres describe the hill on which Kravarsko is located, while the other two figures refer to the municipality’s highest peaks.

The waterways also provide a point of reference for the landscape. The municipality includes the headwaters of small rivers. The Kravaščica belongs to the Kupa catchment area, while the Buna belongs to the Odra catchment area. Thus, the geographical points of reference range from individual elevations to headwaters whose waters flow into different catchment areas. If you would rather focus on the hilly landscape than on a single place when planning your trip, these details provide a concrete framework.

Church, cycling route and cultural heritage

The parish church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is located in the centre of Kravarsko. The church was first mentioned in 1334; the present church building was erected in 1874. The two dates mark different points in its history: 1334 is the first mention of the church, while 1874 is the year the present building was constructed.

The cycling route “Kroz najljepše predjele Kravarskog i Pokupskog” offers another connection to the church. It begins in Kravarsko in the car park near the parish church and offers a view of the church in the town centre. The route description thus brings together a specific starting point and a view of the central landmark.

The municipality’s other cultural heritage includes a range of buildings and archaeological sites. In Donji Hruševec, the Chapel of St John the Baptist is designated as a cultural asset of regional and local importance. The complex at Donje Selo 65 in Donji Hruševec comprises a group of traditional wooden buildings with their associated courtyards and is protected under the spatial plan. In Kravarsko, a traditional blacksmith’s workshop is also designated as a cultural asset under preventive protection.

In Podvornica, the discovery of Roman coins and the route of a Roman road are designated as cultural assets of regional and local importance. Together, these examples represent different themes: the history of churches and chapels, traditional wooden buildings, a blacksmith’s workshop and archaeological heritage. At a celebration of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Kravarsko, a procession featuring traditional costumes worn by members of KUD Kravarsko preceded the service.

Choose the right location

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can weigh up these priorities: Kravarsko is the location associated with the parish church and the nearby starting point of the cycling route mentioned above; the municipality as a whole is characterised by hills, valleys, vineyards, orchards and spring areas. If the cycling route and church centre shape your travel plans, consider Kravarsko as the location for your search. If you are mainly interested in the landscape, start with the Municipality of Kravarsko and then compare the specific locations that might suit your plans.

More to explore in Zagreb County

The wider destination of Zagreb County also has its own cultural and culinary highlights. Samobor’s traditional specialities include Muštarda, Bermet and Samoborske kremšnite. In Zaprešić, the Museum of Matija Skurjeni is housed in a former granary and displays works by the naïve painter Matija Skurjeni. These examples add to the regional picture, while the hilly landscape and church centre define the character of the Municipality of Kravarsko.

More places and destinations

Another settlement in the municipality is Gladovec Kravarski.

Discover more destinations: Municipality of Pušća, Town of Samobor, Municipality of Zaprešić, Municipality of Pisarovina, Municipality of Dugo Selo, Municipality of Dubravica, Municipality of Kloštar Ivanić.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Zagreb County.