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Sisak
Roman Siscia, the capital of the SisakMoslavina County, awaits you with many interesting features and attractions. Take a walk down its streets and listen to its story... Photos: a statue of A. G. Matoš on the promenade along the Kupa River (top); the Mali Kaptol building (bottom).
Written by: Romana Bunčić Photos: Željko Rakarić (granted by the Sisak Tourist Board)
tip: Wake up with a morning coffee on the terrace of the Siscia jazz club and enjoy the view of the Kupa River, after which you can just follow the river...
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t's hard to say which season is the best time to visit Sisak, a city on three rivers, which is equally attractive all year round. But, whenever you do get here, definitely take a walk down the promenade next to the Kupa River, alongside which natural beauty intertwines with the rich historical and cultural heritage. Whether you arrive by bus, train, or by car, head out to the shores of the Kupa from the train station or the bus station.
9:00 - 9:30 Pause for a moment on the terrace of the Siscia jazz club and wake up with a morning cup of coffee. The Mali Kaptol building, where the club is located, is one of the oldest brick buildings in Sisak (from the late 18th century). Today it houses the Sisak Tourist Board, where you
can also get useful informational material about the city. From the terrace, you will see the elevated peninsular meandering part of the Kupa, the community of Pogorelac, also the first community in the area of what is now Sisak, what was once known as "oppidum Segestica".
9:30 - 10:30 Continue down the river. Near Mali Kaptol, on the shores of the Kupa, you will come across Granik, an old steam crane that used to unload goods off of boats. Next to the Mali Kaptol building, have a look at Sisak's Historical Ring, placed in seven glass cases under ground, which show the most important eras from Sisak's rich past. A large amount of Roman money was found on the shores of the Kupa River. The path takes you on to the Tuškan house, a representative 19th century