Peklenica, Settlement in Međimurje County, Croatia.
Description
Peklenica is a settlement in Međimurje County near the Mur River and is characterized by residential houses and local facilities. The area has a rural structure with scattered houses and forms part of populated northern Croatia.
History
The settlement was first documented in 1391 and later developed as a location with oil extraction activity. Commercial oil extraction operations began here in 1856 and shaped the economic development of the region.
Culture
The name Peklenica refers to natural oil substances that shaped the area and appear in local accounts. Residents have long engaged with these natural resources, which characterize the settlement.
Practical
The settlement lies in a rural region of northern Croatia and is marked by meadows and minor roads. For a visit, sturdy footwear is recommended and it helps to learn about local paths beforehand.
Did you know?
Crude oil sources were already known in earlier centuries and mentioned in various historical accounts. These natural deposits made the area an interesting location for resource use long before modern industrialization.
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