Petrinja: Hotels and accommodations

Petrinja can be described from several perspectives – including for those who wish to book a hotel in Petrinja.

Culture and history

The parish church of St. Lawrence in Petrinja was built in 1780 and rebuilt in 1995. It is described as a remarkable example of sacred architecture at the transition from Baroque to Classicism; it is also attributed historical and commemorative value.

The Vinogradarsko-voćarska School is one of the oldest schools in Croatia and has historical as well as cultural and educational value. The Baroque palace in Petrinja is described as a valuable example of 18th-century Baroque residential architecture in continental Croatia. The Stucka vessel is considered an original souvenir from Petrinja and is associated with the city's pottery tradition dating back to the 18th century.

Petrinjski Betlemaši remains a protected custom of intangible cultural heritage. It is performed on Christmas Eve in Gajeva Street and the surrounding streets of Petrinja.

Nature and landscape

Hrastovačka Gora occupies most of the City of Petrinja and reaches an elevation of 415 metres at Cepeliš above Hrastovica. Nearly the entire Hrastovačka Gora is covered by beech and chestnut forests; numerous small springs lie on its wooded slopes.

The Petrinjčica River and its basin contain 20 fish species, including eight endangered and protected species, as well as fossil sites from the Mesozoic.

Routes and excursions

The Petrinja Promenade is a 6.6 km circular route of moderate difficulty. It ends at the Strossmayer Promenade, a protected architectural park with the parish church of St. Lawrence and a fountain. At this point in the centre of Petrinja, the first pilgrimage day of the Camino Banovina also ends at the parish church of St. Lawrence.

Quad excursions from Petrinja explore the Kupa River and Hrastovačka Gora. They include guided rides and equipment.

Further destinations in the local directory: Brest Pokupski.

To the higher-level travel overview: Općina Petrinja.