Krapina-Zagorje County, Administrative region in northern Croatia
Krapina-Zagorje is an administrative region in northern Croatia that spreads across rolling hills and fertile valleys between Slovenia and the Zagreb metropolitan area. Medieval castles dot the territory, serving as landmarks that mark the landscape throughout the county.
The Krapina site, discovered in 1899, holds the world's largest collection of remains from a single location, dating back roughly 130,000 years. This major archaeological find transformed understanding of human development during that distant period.
Local people produce wine in family vineyards and prepare zagorski štrukli, a cheese pastry that appears on tables during gatherings and celebrations. These foods reflect how residents connect to their land through generations of making and sharing.
The county capital Krapina connects to Zagreb through train services and the A2 motorway, making it reachable for day trips from Croatia's largest city. Travel between the two places happens regularly and takes a couple of hours by either method.
The thermal springs of Stubičke Toplice provide treatments using natural mineral water in facilities that have operated without interruption since the 18th century. Few places in the region have maintained such a continuous tradition of wellness care for visitors.
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