Municipality of Kloštar Ivanić: Sacred history and cycling route
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The Municipality of Kloštar Ivanić combines important landmarks of sacred history with a 29-kilometre cycling route through northwestern Moslavina. If you would like to include culture and cycling in your travel plans, its historic buildings and the route offer different points of interest.
Quick facts about the Municipality of Kloštar Ivanić
- Kloštar Ivanić is the municipal centre in northwestern Moslavina, located 4 km northeast of Ivanić-Grad.
- The Glogovnica cycling route is 29 km long and runs through Kloštar Ivanić to the Glogovnica River.
- The tower of the Church of St John the Baptist is 69 metres high.
- The parish archives of the Franciscan church preserve entries from the “Book of Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Ivanić” dating from 1757 to 1782.
Which sacred and historic sites shape Kloštar Ivanić?
The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is considered the most important monument of sacred architecture and history in this area. Another important building is the complex comprising the Franciscan monastery and the Church of St John the Baptist: together, they form a unified architectural complex. The 69-metre-high church tower was selected in 1817 as the starting point for the cadastral survey of Croatia and Slavonia.
The “Book of Miracles of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Ivanić” is also part of the area’s religious history. It is kept in the parish archives of the Franciscan Church of St John the Baptist, and its entries date from 1757 to 1782. The Franciscan pharmacy is also of historic significance: it was already in operation in 1670 and was granted public-institution status in 1742 to provide healthcare to the population. It is one of the oldest pharmacies in this part of Croatia.
The centre is also home to a historic village well, one of the rare historic architectural monuments of its kind in northern Croatia. It is believed to have been built to serve the needs of the Military Frontier. A plaque titled “History of Kloštar Ivanić”, installed in the centre of the settlement, provides residents and visitors with a permanent source of basic historical information.
What should you know about the Glogovnica cycling route?
The 29 km Glogovnica cycling route runs through Kloštar Ivanić to the Glogovnica River. It links the settlement with vineyards, villages, orchards and Čret Forest. The stated route length helps you fit it into your day’s plans; no further information about duration or difficulty is provided here.
For cyclists, another route requires separate attention: the 3 km main road between Kloštar Ivanić and Ivanić-Grad has significantly heavier traffic. Caution is required when cycling there. This traffic information applies to the main road and should not be confused with the description of the Glogovnica cycling route.
What are some distinctive features of the municipality?
Horse breeding is also part of the local character. Around 30 horse breeders operate within the municipality, mostly raising the Hrvatski posavac breed. The horses are kept on more than 220 hectares of communal pastureland.
As the settlement centre, Kloštar Ivanic is the main point of reference for finding your way around the municipality. If you would like to compare other municipalities as travel destinations, you can find Municipality of Krašić, Municipality of Brdovec, Municipality of Kravarsko, Municipality of Sveta Nedelja, Municipality of Križ, Municipality of Dugo Selo and Municipality of Jastrebarsko here.
FAQ
How long is the Glogovnica cycling route?
The route is 29 km long.
Where is Kloštar Ivanić?
Kloštar Ivanić is the municipal centre in northwestern Moslavina. The settlement is 4 km northeast of Ivanić-Grad.
What is the historic significance of the Franciscan pharmacy?
The pharmacy was already in operation in 1670. In 1742, it was granted the status of a public institution serving the healthcare needs of the population.
For the broader travel overview: Zagreb County.
