Rural town of Krapina

Krapina is the capital of the Krapina and Zagorje region. If you are in this region, the city is certainly a place worth visiting, and not just because it gives its name to the entire geographic area. Krapina is a real rural town and is located along the Krapinica River.

The historical center is not very large, but the city is lively and characteristic. A tour of the city, eating typical food, and talking (or being understood) with the locals is an interesting experience in itself.

But there are other reasons why Krapina is a place of interest for so many travelers.

The first of all is the archaeological site in the area: it is the largest Neanderthal archaeological site in Europe.
Discovered during an excavation in 1899, it contains fossils of animals and humans belonging to a tribe that lived between 100,000 and 35,000 BC.
The area is now used as a museum, open every day from 9 to 17 except for Mondays. Since it is an archaeological museum, you can walk outside for much of the visit.

The other areas of interest in the city are:

• The Church of Santa Caterina with adjoining Franciscan Monastery: built-in 1650, inside it is possible to visit an ancient library!
• The Parish of San Nicola: built in the 14th century due to an earthquake, it was destroyed in the 19th century. The project for the rebuilding started immediately so that today it is still possible to admire the example of architecture dating back to 700 years ago.
• The Church of Our Lady of Jerusalem: A perfect example of Baroque architecture that will leave visitors speechless.

The city and its attractions are a real journey back in time.

The city offers, in addition to historical and cultural beauties, is full of modern and particular places: bars, games rooms, and casinos to offer everyone more recreation opportunities.

Even without delving into the Neanderthal archaeological museum, a visit to Krapina can fill a whole day!

Less popular than Zagreb and other regions, Krapina is one of the cities that can best introduce you to "Croatia".