Marija Bistrica: Hotels and Accommodation

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Pilgrimage

The sanctuary’s pilgrimage tradition is associated with the statue of the Black Madonna, which was found on 15 July 1684. The sanctuary is open to the faithful from early spring until late autumn.

Marija Bistrica is home to the largest Marian shrine of the Croatian people. Its present appearance was designed by the architect Herman Bollé. The collections include religious metal and textile objects, a library, and Baroque devotional images. Marija Bistrica is also a meeting point for several Marian pilgrimage routes, including routes from Sv. Ivan Zelina and Zagreb. A marked route leads from Krašić via Zagreb and Marija Bistrica to Lepoglava.

Geographical Setting

The mountain Oštri Hum is located in the vicinity of Marija Bistrica. The surrounding area includes the mountains Drenova, Bunjak, and Puntijarka. In the wider region around Marija Bistrica are Medvedgrad Fortress, Zagreb Zoo, the Archaeological Museum, and the Musée d'art contemporain.

Culture and Crafts

In connection with Marija Bistrica’s registered traditional crafts, demonstrations and workshops are listed for visitors. medenjaci, licitarska srca, and gvirc are mentioned as gifts at major pilgrimages. The municipality highlights religious sights, castles, and galleries within the municipality as visitor attractions.

Other local pages: Podgrađe, Zlatar Bistrica.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Marija Bistrica.