Gubec lime, Protected lime tree in Gornja Stubica, Croatia

Gubec lime is a large-leaved lime (Tilia grandifolia) next to the Church of St. George in Gornja Stubica. In 2021 it measured 9 m in height, 4.90 m in trunk circumference and 1.57 m in diameter at breast height, with a broad crown of heavy limbs and shoots.

The Gubec lime stands beside the Church of St. George in Gornja Stubica and is the only living witness of the 1573 Peasants' Revolt. Popular tradition holds that Ambroz (Matija) Gubec gathered his supporters and insurgents beneath its branches. In 1957 it was declared a natural monument and placed under state protection as a protected cultural monument.

Since 1957, this natural monument has represented the resistance of Croatian peasants who fought against noble oppression. The tree serves as a living reminder of the region's struggle for freedom and rights.

The tree is located next to a church and can be easily found while exploring the area. Visitors can combine their visit with a stop at the nearby Museum of Peasant Revolts, housed in a baroque castle.

The Living Archive project has preserved genetic material from the tree since 2011 to ensure its descendants survive for future generations. This modern approach safeguards the biological continuity of a historical monument.