Općina Lukač: Cultural Heritage, the Drava and Cycling

• Kurija Janković in Kapela Dvor dates from the 19th century, was built in the moderate Historicist style and is protected as a cultural monument.
• The Church of St Luke the Evangelist in Lukač dates from 1771.
• The Lukač–Budakovac cycling route starts in Lukač and has been reconstructed and signposted.
• The “Drava circle” cycling loop passes through the settlement of Lukač and is 96 km long.
• Kurija Janković has 18 double rooms; traditional breakfast is reserved for hotel guests.

In Kapela Dvor stands Kurija Janković, built in the 19th century in the moderate Historicist style. It is protected as a cultural monument. The manor house was restored there as a tourism and education centre and officially opened. This brings together architectural history, monument status and a tourism and education use at the site.

In Lukač, the Church of St Luke the Evangelist dates from 1771. The dates place different emphasis on each site: a specific year is recorded for the church, while the manor house is described by its century of construction and style. Another example of cultural life is the second folklore show, “Slavonija u srcu Dugog Sela”. It took place in Dugo Selo Lukačko under the patronage of Općina Lukač.

The Mura-Drava Regional Park is present in Općina Lukač. Since 11 July 2012, the Mura-Drava Regional Park has held biosphere reserve status. The transnational Mura-Drava-Danube Biosphere Reserve, which is distinct from it, has existed in five countries since 15 September 2021. The two dates therefore refer to the status of the regional park and the establishment of the transnational reserve.

In the territory of Općina Lukač, the Drava offers opportunities for fishing and various forms of recreational tourism. In addition to cultural sites, this gives travellers interested in leisure activities on the water a connection to the river.

The Lukač–Budakovac cycling route starts in the settlement of Lukač and has been reconstructed and signposted. The “Drava circle” cycling loop also passes through Lukač; it is described as a 96 km loop. This information makes a practical distinction: for Lukač–Budakovac, the starting point and signage are specified, while for the “Drava circle”, the emphasis is on its length and loop format.

The “Drava circle” runs mostly on asphalt. A short section follows a dam alongside the Drava, away from paved roads. Route details and surface conditions can change; check the current route and surface before setting off.

Another point of reference is stage S10 of the Amazon of Europe Bike Trail: it starts in Terezino Polje, near the border crossing into Hungary. Terezino Polje is a settlement within Općina Lukač. As route conditions and border rules can change, it is advisable to check the latest information before planning this stage.

Kurija Janković has 18 comfortable double rooms and is listed as a four-star hotel in the Heritage category. The hotel restaurant serves hotel guests a traditional breakfast from the Slawonien-Podravina region, prepared exclusively with locally produced ingredients. Breakfast is therefore explicitly available only to guests staying at the hotel.

If you are considering Kurija as accommodation, the number and type of rooms offer a concrete point of reference; the classification adds to the hotel’s profile. This information does not guarantee that rooms are available on a particular date. Check current availability before completing your booking.

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Where is Kurija Janković located?

Kurija Janković stands in Kapela Dvor, within Općina Lukač. It was built in the 19th century in the moderate Historicist style and is protected as a cultural monument.

How long is the “Drava circle” cycling loop?

The loop is 96 km long and passes through the settlement of Lukač. It runs mostly on asphalt; a short section follows a dam alongside the Drava, away from paved roads. Check the current route and surface before setting off.

Who can have breakfast at Kurija Janković?

The hotel restaurant serves the traditional breakfast from the Slawonien-Podravina region exclusively to hotel guests. It is prepared only with locally produced ingredients.

For the main travel overview: Virovitica-Podravina.