Sesvete: Hotels and Accommodation

The Church of All Saints is located in the historic centre of Sesvete. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Sesvete can continue their accommodation search afterwards.

Culture

The present-day Baroque Church of All Saints was built from 1766 to 1773 under the patronage of the Zagreb Chapter. In Croatia, it is a rare example of central-type church architecture with two bell towers on the façade.

The Muzej Prigorja is located in the protected 18th-century Kurija Zagrebačkog kaptola at Trg D. Domjanića 5 in Sesvete. Its museum structure comprises archaeological, historical, ethnographic and art-history collections; the permanent exhibition provides a comprehensive picture of the eastern Zagreb area.

The Centar za kulturu Sesvete regularly hosts theatre performances for children and adults as well as classical music concerts. It also offers dance, drama and visual arts workshops, along with film screenings for children and adults.

History

The Roman road Siscia–Andautonia–Poetovio ran through the present-day centre of Sesvete. It was one of the few ancient routes that continued to be used in the Middle Ages. In 1457, Sesvete received market rights from King Matthias Corvinus. These included four annual fairs and a weekly market.

Hiking

The Sesvete–Dobrodol–Šimunčevec–Frčkovec (Goranec)–Lipa hiking trail opened in 1977. The Sesvete–Lipa winter hike has taken place in January since 2003, while the Sesvete–Lipa summer hike has taken place in August since 2004.

Events

Sesvetski fašnik is a traditional event held at Trg Dragutina Domjanića. For many years, Sesvetski fašnik has been held exclusively in a format for children.

Other destinations in this selection are Hrvatski Leskovac, Hrašće Turopoljsko, Jesenovec, Zagreb and Kupinečki Kraljevec.

To the overview of destinations at the higher level: Zagreb.