Experience Croatia
ZAGREB COUNTY
Following heritage
and culinary traditions Written by: Alma Radoš Photo archive: Zagreb County Tourist Board and Zaprešić Tourist Board
Discover why Zaprešić is called the city of sports, what secrets lie hidden in Brdovec, Marija Gorica and Dubravica, and why Vrbovec is the center of gastronomy of the Zagreb County. Photos: the green ring of Zagreb is a favorite cycling destination (top left); the Januševec palace (top right); the Lužnica palace (bottom left); gastro delicacies at the "What Our Elders Ate" festival (bottom right).
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aroque churches and chapels scattered amongst the hills, palaces and villages with preserved traditional constructions, and idyllic nature will turn your visit to the Zaprešić area into a remarkable experience, especially if you decide to enjoy an active holiday. Soccer, handball, basketball, bowling, paragliding, hang gliding,
motocross, tennis, golf, horseback riding, and cycling will attract both professional and recreational athletes, while fishermen will be in their element on the Krapina River or at Zajarki Lake. In the area near the Sava River, you will find an ornithological reserve with many river arms, channels, and marshlands, with a lush forest and dense vegetation.