The notable features of Zlatar Bistrica include cultural and historical buildings and paths through forest landscapes; it is also home to the Ervenik ZOO. The town is located at a busy road intersection, complemented by a railway line.
Culture and History
The Župna crkva sv. Ivana Krstitelja in Zlatar Bistrica was built in 1997 based on a design by architect Giorgio Montina. Its tent-like roof is particularly striking, extending at the top into a lantern-like form.
Dvorac Lovrečan is registered as protected immovable cultural property under code Z-2086 and classified as secular architectural heritage. The castle was built at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. It is located near Lovrečan in the municipality of Zlatar-Bistrica, on a large estate south of the Zabok–Zlatar road. The Kapela sv. Lovre is also part of the historic building stock; it still exists and has a Gothic sanctuary that terminates in three sides of an octagon.
Nature and Trails
The Šumarica Trail leads through the Šinjačkovina forest, a wooded landscape associated with the former estate of the Šišinački family. The Javorova staza zdravlja is described as an easy recreational hiking route. It is approximately 10 kilometres long and suitable for all age groups.
Visits
The Ervenik ZOO is located at Ervenik 86 in Zlatar Bistrica. It houses around 150 birds, 20 goats and two Vietnamese pigs. The ZOO receives visitors by appointment, preferably with registration two days in advance.
Event
The 24th International Horse-Drawn Carriage Pilgrimage in Marija Bistrica is a traditional event with a 24-year history.
For travellers looking to find a hotel in Zlatar Bistrica, the next step is to compare accommodation. For a further comparison of nearby places: Marija Bistrica, Podgrađe.
