A short drive from Zagreb to Velika Mlaka, where St. Barbara's Chapel is situated. This building is the most attractive and most representative work of wooden sacral architecture in the middle part of Croatia, entirely built of cleft oak planks. It has survived three centuries, but the time didn't at all lessen her original beauty. Indoor, walls, ceiling and altar are decorated with paintings and ornaments up to the smallest details. Sightseeing.
Arrival to the Velika Gorica, the biggest and central town of Turopolje, in history first mentioned in 1228 as a perish center, and the archaeological findings prove that this area was inhabited since the prehistory. In the city center there is so called City of Turopolje - one level building built middle 18th ct. It used to be a town hall of “The Noble Municipality of Turopolje”, and since 1960 this became The Museum of Turopolje. It houses archaeological, ethnographic, cultural and historic collections of Velika Gorica region. Guided visit with an introduction to the heritage of Turopolje.
A visit to the local production of fruit liqueurs and brandies, owned by Brigljević family. This family lives in Turopolje for the last five centuries, and today the family's coat of arms is applied on the barrels as the the trademark of the distillery. They received numerous rewards for the quality of their products which are prepared in traditional manner, made of best fruits, without any artificial admixtures. A tour of the distillery with the host, and tasting of excellent liqueurs and brandies. Lunch in a local restaurant in Velika Gorica, with domestic specialties.
In the neighboring village of Donja Lomnica, there is an eye-catching wooden manor house (“kurija”) that belonged to the noble Modić-Bedeković family. This is the most well-preserved, beautiful example of the original rustic architecture that used to be built by the lower aristocracy, dates from 1806. Explore beautifully arranged interior with furniture, works of art and items of everyday use from 19th and early 20th Ct.
A short drive and a visit to Lukavec – the only fortress-castle in Turopolje that is made of stone. Lukavec had an undeniably restless history and many owners, but has always been a symbol of Turopolje. Until the middle of the 19th century, this was the place where nobles kept their title-deeds and important documents, and held their assemblies. A tour of the castle. Return to Zagreb.
Information:
- duration 7-8 hours (or two separate half-day programs)
- minimum 6 pax
- available throughout the year
- final offer (duration, included services) and rates available on request