3 Star Places To Visit in Central Croatia, Croatia (17)

1. 3.5 Church of Saint Anastazia (15 reviews)
   - Beautiful Experience
   Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   We were visiting Samobor and saw the steeple of the church. We walked to check it out. The interior is quite nice. The bonus was that there was a live performance by classical guitarists being broadcast over Croatian TV that night and we got tickets for it. A wonderful concert and experience. See more..
   
2. 3.0 Westgate shopping city (13 reviews)
   - Good and cheap
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls
   
   
   Nice shopping experience, with lots of outlets and cheap food. Big parking lot not far away from terme Tuhelj. See more..
   
3. 3.0 Stari grad Slunj (13 reviews)
   - Beautiful place in Croatia
   Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins
   
   
   Ruins in ressurrection See more..
   
4. 3.5 Church of Saint Nicholas (7 reviews)
   - The Parish Church of St. Nicholas
   Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   Built on the foundations of the previous Romanesque-Gothic church, this Baroque Parish Church was built in 1761 and dedicated to St. Nicholas; the patron Saint of the City of Varaždin. The unique Gothic tower is unusual for inland Croatia as it has the Varaždin coat-arms dating from 1464. Above this is a stone seal; an interesting detail and relic of the former church. Surrounding the tower was a parapet where watchmen would guard against fire in the city. Line of trees surrounding the church marks the former local burial ground in which was in use up to the late XVIII Century. In the niche of the tower is a statue of St. Florian; an image often present throughout Varaždin. See more..
   
5. 3.0 Main town square (7 reviews)
   - A great place to stay and take the bus to Zagreb
   Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   The Main town square has a votive column - the Plague Pillar - with a Madonna statue on top, built after the epidemic of plague at the end of 17th century. It has the ornaments that represent the town rivers. See more..
   
6. 3.5 Spomenik Nikoli Zrinskom (3 reviews)
   - Magnificent memorabilia
   Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
   
   
   The monument to Nikola Zrinski is located at the main square and it proudly presents Nikola Zrinski. You will surely not miss it when visiting city of Cakovec. See more..
   
7. 3.0 Djurdjevacki pijesci (3 reviews)
   - Great nature. Fun and educational for the whole family and pets.
   Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Deserts
   
   
   Great nature. Plants and the sand are creating fantastic scenary like from some dinosaur movie. Me, my wife, young kid and a dog went there for a easy Sunday walk but we got fantastic two hour stay in nature. See more..
   
8. 3.0 Kristal Tuk (3 reviews)
   - Visiting where the beautiful Croatian crystal is cut
   Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   We have been visiting Croatia since the late 60s. Have fond memories of the beautiful Croatian crystal being sold - and enjoying at home. We have found the supplier of the crystal just outside Zagreb a few years ago. While in Zagreb with friends residing there who knew the Tuk family well from work they had done together, we requested that we go see the facililty. Mrs. Tuk came to collect us from our home (not the normal way you get there but it is very reachable from Zagreb) and gave us a tour. . We were given a tour of the glass cutting area and then visited the gift shop. In the past, I had contacted them by phone or email and ordered. They delivered that way quickly to our door in Dubrovnik. But this was even more special being able to see the facility, being able to talk to the family/crystal cutter and purchase the special glass there. Great to spend a little time to see this cultural rarity (only really in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Hungary and Croatia have this skill - even others that you see now have people in these areas creating their crystal). While you are there, be sure to stop in the pretty old town of Samobor in the foothills of the Alps. Very walkable with good shops, sites and restaurants. See more..
   
9. 3.0 Marusevac Castle (2 reviews)
   - Lovely castle - you cannot visit.
   Castles
   
   
   A lovely castle near the most beautiful town of Varaždin. It has been returned to previous owners some years ago. The castle is not opened for visitations. And you cannot reach anyone from the staff there. Unfortunately the new/old owner has no vision for this castle to be a tourist attraction, obviously. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Galerija Prica (2 reviews)
    - Small but interesting exhibition
    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
    
    
    Gallery Prica is founded with the donation of the valuable collection of paintings and sculptures by the academician Zlatko Prica to Samobor. Prica Gallery exhibits paintings and sculptures of Zlatko Prica, as well as photographs of his daughter Vesna. The gallery was founded on October 18, 2002 in the renovated premises of the Croatian House in the building of the Open University Samobor. See more..
    
11. 3.0 Miljana Castle (2 reviews)
    - Not open to public yet
    Castles
    
    
    Drove all the way to only discover that not open to public. Currently tenants residing inside and goal is to start being commercializes in 2018. See more..
    
12. 3.0 Muzej Medimurja Čakovec (1 review)
    - Costumi locali
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    Interessante per i costumi locali, tipicamente contadini e fortemente influenzati dalla vicina Ungheria.
    Per chi conosce le tradizioni dolomitiche non può notare forti coincidenze nelle feste e nelle maschere che accumunano tutta l'area mitteleuropea sottoposta all'amministrazione dell'Impero Austroungarico.
    Sono ritornato alla mia infanzia per ... 25 Kuna ( 3 miseri euro). See more..
    
13. 3.0 Railway Station Building (1 review)
    - Old Railway Station Building
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    
    
    This old Railway Station Building has long history. Building is unusual and historical. Near the building there is an old steam locomotive from the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It is interesting place to see in a short period of time. There is a lovely park in front of the building and locomotive. See more..
    
14. 3.0 A Monument in the Lug Forest (1 review)
    - Nice location
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
    
    
    The Lug Forest has historical importance. This is a place of sad things that happened to poor people during World War II. There is lovely fishpond just across the monumental cross, The Lug Forest has beautiful oak forest of big value, See more..
    
15. 3.0 Sermage Palace (1 review)
    - Sermage Palace
    Art Museums
    
    
    17th century palace owned by baron Prassinzky. It came in the possesion of the Sermage family in mid 18th century who turned the facade into Rococo style. Today a gallery of old and modern masters is housed in it. See more..
    
16. 3.0 Samoborski Fasnik (1 review)
    - Samobor is very prety, carnival is great for kids
    Cultural Events
    Streets of very pretty Samobor town get very very packed at Fasnik. The main stage is set on the main square - and lots of local musicians are entertaining the crown in the evening - but unfortunately I did not like the music that much. There is more live music in quite a number of local bars - and some bands there were quite good, and atmosphere was very friendly. During the day there is a fancy-dress competition for children - and all the kids seem to be really enjoying that. All it all, I was glad to have seen it as it is good for people watching - but I'm not sure I would go again. But Samobor is a very handsome little town, and there are some nice walks in the area - so it is worth going for a day - even if you don't stay with the carnival crowds all day. See more..
    
17. 3.0 Petrova Gora (1 review)
    - The road to The Monument to the Uprising of Petrova Gora is closed
    Hiking Trails
    
    
    We tried to explore this abandoned place January 2nd 2020 but had to turn around as the road was closed due to flooding. We could make it a bit uphill but the road condition was too bad to continue. So check out before you plan to go. See more..