Koprivnica-Križevci County
Koprivnica-Križevci County, Administrative region in northern Croatia
Description
Koprivnica-Križevci is an administrative county in northern Croatia that occupies the Panonian Basin with gently rolling terrain. The region features fertile agricultural lands bordered by mountain ranges and supports both farming and industrial activities.
History
Koprivnica, the regional capital, received the status of free royal town in 1356 from King Ludovic I, transforming it into a key trading and military stronghold. This elevation boosted the area's importance as a commercial and defensive hub.
Culture
Wine production remains central to life in many villages, with family vineyards and small cellars visible throughout the countryside. Local grape varieties and harvest traditions continue to shape social gatherings and the rhythm of seasonal work.
Practical
The region connects to major cities like Budapest and Rijeka by rail, making it accessible for visitors traveling across the region. Towns and villages are spread throughout the agricultural landscape, each with its own character and local services.
Did you know?
The Đurđevac Sands form an unexpected desert landscape in the middle of green farmland, creating a rare geological oddity for the region. This sandy formation stands out starkly against the surrounding fertile terrain.
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Đurđevački Peski
21.5 km
Lake Dubrava
25.8 km
Miholjanec
14.6 km
Lepavina Monastery
19.9 km
Novi Zrin
17.3 km
Stari Grad Veliki Kalnik
34.6 km
Bjelovar Cathedral
30.7 km
Gudovac
33.6 km
Lake Varaždin
42.5 km
Old town Đurđevac
18.6 km
Križevci Cathedral
32.2 km
Lepavina
19.6 km
Baláta-tó
27.5 kmŽdralovi
31.9 km
Brežnjička utvrda
18.6 km
Schloss Batthyány
24.1 km
Cirkvena
32.3 kmKuršanec
42.9 km
Co-Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Križevci
32.2 km
Lovrečina Castle
45.7 km
Presečno, Novi Marof
43.4 km
Osijek Vojakovački
29 km
House of Culture in Bjelovar
30.5 km
Ždala
18.3 kmStari Gradac
40.3 km
Koprivnica Synagogue
6 km
Botovo
5.5 km
Franjevački samostan i crkva u Bjelovaru
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