ZAGREB COUNTY – ZAGREB'S GREEN RING
A picturesque place with a quiet rhythm of life, picturesque and fertile villages, abounding in natural beauty… Throw in traces of a long history, carefully preserved heritage, a wealth of culinary tradition, authentic wines. Add a dash of sincere hospitality, and what you get is the Zagreb region. The Green Ring surrounding the capital city is pleasantly far enough from the buzz of the metropolis, yet near enough to always be close by, in the palm of your hand.
Zagreb County surrounds the City of Zagreb like a ring, to the west, south and east. Due to its favourable position, for centuries this region has been at the crossroads connecting central and southern Europe, the continent and the Adriatic Sea. Despite the economic development that gravitates towards the capital, Zagreb County has not lost its identity, its cultural heritage and above all, its clean and pristine nature. Though at first glance the towns of Dugo Selo, Ivanić-Grad, Jastrebarsko, Samobor, Sveta Nedelja, Sveti Ivan Zelina, Velika Gorica, Vrbovec and Zaprešić and their surroundings share many similarities, this area covering 3060 km² abounds in distinctive diversity. Each of the picturesque areas, including Pokuplje (area lining the Kupa River), Turopolje, Prigorje (foothills) or Moslavina nurtures its own heritage, and each area is delightfully distinctive.
From one end of the county to another, you can find an entire range of geographic entities. From mountains to fertile lowlands, from dense forests to vast fields, from waterfalls and canyons to wetlands and river valleys, from developed cities to sleepy hamlets. This diversity means a multitude of things for curious visitors to do and see. Athletes and recreationalists can find countless opportunities for hiking, cycling and fishing, while excursionists can combine pleasure with health benefits by heading out on the many walking trails with interesting attractions or visiting the enticing excursion areas and rural estates. It is the perfect place for nature lovers and healthy living fans, as Zagreb’s green ring offers a great diversity of beautiful landscapes, with preserved and authentic flora and fauna.
Inhabited since even the earliest times, this area is full of reminders of the centuries of human presence, and traces of a stormy history. Archaeological sites, unique examples of traditional architecture, castles, old churches and chapels, museums and galleries will spark the curiosity of visitors who love sightseeing and exploring. There is also an abundance of traditional events of all kinds in each area, celebrating the local customs, culture and the joy of life. Knights’ tournaments, folk celebrations, carnival festivities, wine exhibitions and culinary festivals bear witness to the wealth of cultural heritage, and offer a great opportunity for collecting new experiences. As a largely agricultural and rural region with a long wine-growing tradition, Zagreb County shows its bounty best at the table. Every visitor is sure to be won over by the authentic flavours and fragrances of the products that are the work and experience of countless generations of the local people.
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