Municipality of Molve

• The Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Molve was built in the Neoclassical style. Construction began in 1853, and the church was consecrated in 1862.
• The miraculous statue is kept in the Chapel of Our Lady of Miracles throughout the year; each year for the Feast of the Assumption, it is carried in a procession to the parish church.
• The gallery of the Molvarski likovni krug brings together around 30 painters and sculptors associated with the naive art of Podravina.
• The municipality’s natural attractions include the Mura-Drava Regional Park, Repaška šuma and the artificial lake Sekuline.

The statue of the Virgin Mary, regarded as miraculous, underpins Molve’s importance as a Marian shrine and pilgrimage centre for the faithful. It is kept in the Chapel of Our Lady of Miracles throughout the year. The Feast of the Assumption is an important date in the religious calendar: each year, the statue is carried in a large procession from the chapel to the parish church. The procession ends at the Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose Neoclassical construction began in 1853 and which was consecrated in 1862. It is designated as protected cultural heritage.

Molve is also home to a wooden Gothic statue of the Virgin Mary dating from around 1470. It is a separate work of art from the statue in the chapel. Visitors interested in religious art and the history of the pilgrimage site will find several specific points of interest. Other tourist attractions in the Municipality of Molve include the Church of Our Lady of Miracles and, in Repaš, the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The gallery of the Molvarski likovni krug is associated with the naive art of Podravina. The group includes around 30 painters and sculptors. The gallery’s attic houses a permanent exhibition of historical household items and clothing. The gallery and ethnographic collection were officially opened on 5 August 2021. This brings visual art and everyday history together, without suggesting that the two cover the same ground: the gallery is devoted to artistic work, while the collection focuses on historical objects and clothing.

The cultural offering also includes the birthplace of Mijo Kovačić, described as an important Croatian naive painter. The Molve Multimedia Cultural Centre is a cultural institution run by the municipality. These attractions complement the religious focus with art, local culture and historical everyday objects.

The Mura-Drava Regional Park and Repaška šuma are among the natural attractions of the Municipality of Molve. Sekuline is an artificial lake and is also classified as one of the municipality’s natural attractions. Čingi Lingi is mentioned as a place where visitors interested in fishing can fish. The site is also considered a central swimming spot in this part of Podravina.

The Ribički dom is located at Sekuline. It can prepare fish specialities for groups of excursionists and tourists, whether they are passing through or staying longer in nature. The fishing competitions organised by ŠRK Šaran Molve, including the traditional Kup Velika meša and Ščukijada, are another connection to fishing. Religious processions and fishing competitions are also among the municipality’s events.

A branch of the Podravska magistrala runs through Molve and Repaš, connecting the area to a border crossing towards Hungary. This is a specific road connection for travellers planning their route. The municipality includes Molve and Repaš; in Repaš, the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is listed as a tourist attraction.

If you would like to compare places within the municipality in more detail, you can also find pages for Repaš and Molve here. To compare other destination pages, you can also visit Municipality of Legrad, Municipality of Sveti Petar Orehovec, Municipality of Kalnik, Municipality of Drnje, Municipality of Hlebine and Municipality of Kloštar Podravski.

When does the procession with the statue of the Virgin Mary take place?

It takes place each year for the Feast of the Assumption. The statue is carried from the chapel to the parish church.

What kind of art does the gallery of the Molvarski likovni krug showcase?

The group is associated with the naive art of Podravina. The gallery brings together around 30 painters and sculptors; the attic also houses a permanent exhibition of historical household items and clothing.

Which natural attractions are in the Municipality of Molve?

The Mura-Drava Regional Park, Repaška šuma and the artificial lake Sekuline are listed.

What activity is mentioned at Čingi Lingi?

Fishing is mentioned as an activity available at Čingi Lingi. The site is also considered a central swimming spot in this part of Podravina.

For the broader travel overview: Koprivnica-Križevci County.