Sveti Ivan Zelina info
Sveti Ivan Zelina is a small town and the seat of a municipality in Zagreb County, located 27 kilometers northeast of the city of Zagreb. Zelina is an old cultural and economic center of the Croatian Prigorje, and consists of as many as 62 smaller settlements with a total of about 16,000 inhabitants. It is located on the southern slopes of Medvednica along the Lonja River valley and surrounded by the idyllic Prigorje hills and numerous vineyards. It was built around the church of St. John the Baptist, after which it was named. It is celebrated on June 24th, and then the St. John's Days, the main cultural event of the city, are traditionally held. Among the tourist attractions, we highlight the cultural heritage monument Zelingrad - a medieval fortress on the slopes of Medvednica, located 5 kilometers from the city itself. In the center of the city of Zelina is the Church of St. John the Baptist, which still dominates the entire area with its massive bell tower. Sveti Ivan Zelina is best known for its vineyards and the production of quality wines. The Zelina Wine Road, which runs through the idyllic landscape of the green Prigorje, is particularly interesting. It is an opportunity to enter the wine cellars or vineyards and cellars of famous Zelina winegrowers, and to have fun and have fun with excellent local specialties and quality wine. Among the festivals, we highlight the traditional Chestnut Festival, which is held in mid-October. Accommodation in Zelina and the surrounding area is mainly offered in private family accommodation, in apartments, rooms and especially holiday homes. We invite you to visit Zelina and experience all the charms of the Croatian Prigorje.
