Krapina

General information Town in the Hrvatsko Zagorje region, 57 km north of Zagreb. The first urban center when entering Croatia from the northeastern side and the center of Hrvatsko Zagorje. Placed near the river Krapinčica, it lies in an area of peculiar beauty, abundant in gentle hills and romantic castles. Krapina is known the world over as the most important site of remains of Neanderthal man. The site at Hušnjakovo is known for the large number of remains that were found there. Dragutin Gorjanović-Kramberger became famous for his research on the finds We recommend: Numerous culture and art events take place throughout the entire year. In September – a week of Kajkavian culture with the festival Kajkavske popevke, as well as the children’s festival Kaj u riječi, pjesmi, slici i plesu (Kaj in words, songs, pictures and dances) in June. Excursions: Wine roads, forest and hunting areas, fishing on the rivers Krapina and Sutla. Highlights of the Place: Museum of evolution and of prehistoric man, Town from the Middle Ages above the center of Krapina, Regional Museum Ljudevit Gaj, Gallery of the city of Krapina, collection from the Franciscan monastery.