Municipality of Kravarsko: Hills and Cultural Heritage

• The municipality lies in the southern part of Zagreb County, along an important road connection between Zagreb, Velika Gorica, Pokupsko, and Glina.
• It is located in the central part of the hilly Vukomeričke Gorice, between Turopolje and Pokuplje.
• The town of Kravarsko lies on a hill 240 meters high above the valleys of the Pogledička and Curek streams.
• The municipality’s two highest peaks are Žiridovka at 255 meters and Kravarščica at 243 meters.
• The headwaters of the Kravaščica belong to the Kupa catchment area, while those of the Buna belong to the Odra catchment area.
• The “Kroz najljepše predjele Kravarskog i Pokupskog” cycling route starts in a parking lot near the parish church.

For orientation, it helps to distinguish between the municipality and the town: the Municipality of Kravarsko lies in the central part of Vukomeričke Gorice, while the town of Kravarsko itself rises on the summit of a hill. Below it are the valleys of the Pogledička and Curek streams. The landscape between Turopolje and Pokuplje is hilly and characterized by vineyards and orchards.

The elevations can also be compared: the hill on which the town stands reaches 240 meters, Kravarščica 243 meters, and Žiridovka 255 meters. The municipality also encompasses the headwaters of small rivers: the Kravaščica belongs to the Kupa catchment area, and the Buna to the Odra catchment area. The two waterways therefore belong to different river basins.

For regional orientation, the municipality is located in the southern part of Zagreb County. An important road connection runs between Zagreb, Velika Gorica, Pokupsko, and Glina. These places indicate the broader geographical context, without implying any specific travel time or distance.

The parish church of Uzvišenja Svetog Križa is in the center of Kravarsko. Its history has two distinct points of reference: the church is first mentioned in 1334, while the current church building was constructed in 1874. The year 1334 therefore refers to its first mention, not to the construction of the present building.

Other cultural heritage sites are spread across different parts of the municipality. The Chapel of Saint John the Baptist in Donji Hruševec is designated as a cultural heritage site of regional and local significance. In Kravarsko, a traditional blacksmith’s workshop is under preventive protection. The complex at Donje Selo 65 in Donji Hruševec consists of a group of traditional wooden buildings with associated courtyards and is protected under the provisions of the spatial plan.

Archaeological features are also among the designated cultural heritage sites: in Podvornica, the find of Roman coins and the course of a Roman road are of regional and local significance. The cultural heritage described here thus ranges from the history of the parish church to traditional buildings and crafts, as well as archaeological features. At a celebration of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Kravarsko, a procession featuring traditional costumes worn by KUD Kravarsko preceded the service.

The “Kroz najljepše predjele Kravarskog i Pokupskog” cycling route starts in Kravarsko, in the parking lot near the parish church of Uzvišenja Svetog Križa. From the route, you can see the church in the town center. The church and the route are connected in two specific ways: the church is a landmark near the starting point and can also be seen from the route.

For travelers weighing up culture and landscape, there are several options: the history of the church in the town, designated cultural heritage sites in several parts of the municipality, and the hilly surroundings with vineyards and orchards.

The settlement of Gladovec Kravarski is also part of the municipality. Discover more travel destinations: Municipality of Farkaševac, Municipality of Krašić, Municipality of Velika Gorica, Municipality of Pušća, Municipality of Dubravica, Municipality of Kloštar Ivanić, Municipality of Luka.

Where is the Municipality of Kravarsko?

The municipality is in the southern part of Zagreb County, in the central part of Vukomeričke Gorice between Turopolje and Pokuplje.

What do the years 1334 and 1874 mean for the parish church?

The church of Uzvišenja Svetog Križa is first mentioned in 1334. The present church building dates from 1874.

Where does the cycling route start in Kravarsko?

It starts in a parking lot near the parish church of Uzvišenja Svetog Križa. The church in the center of Kravarsko can be seen from the route.

What other cultural heritage sites are designated in the municipality?

These include the Chapel of Saint John the Baptist in Donji Hruševec, a traditional blacksmith’s workshop in Kravarsko, a protected complex of traditional wooden buildings, and archaeological features in Podvornica.

For the broader travel overview: Zagreb County.