Lepavina, Rural settlement in Koprivnica-Križevci County, Croatia.
Lepavina is a rural settlement in Koprivnica-Križevci County in northern Croatia surrounded by fields and pastures. The village consists of scattered residential houses and farms that form a typical countryside landscape.
The village grew around Lepavina Monastery, founded by Serbian Orthodox monks in the mid-1500s. This monastic establishment turned the area into a religious center that attracted Orthodox communities over centuries.
Residents here work primarily in farming and maintain close ties to the nearby Orthodox monastery that influences local life. This religious presence has shaped community bonds and remains central to how people connect with their surroundings.
The settlement connects to surrounding villages through regional roads and lies near the town of Koprivnica. A car is helpful for exploring the area since public transport options are limited in rural areas.
The nearby monastery is among Croatia's oldest Orthodox religious centers and was founded by monks from the renowned Hilandar Monastery. This connection to an important Byzantine monastic community makes the area a rare historical record in the region.
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