Imagine going on a trip where you discover historical tales, family intrigues of numerous well-known figures, romances, various ventures and revolts, as well as antiques. Book your accommodation in Zagreb and step into its history, a path that will take you on a trip to Zagorje which is only 40 minutes away. Even if you are staying in Zagreb for only two or three days, you can still see most of the things from this list.

Disguised by the past

Even in Europe, Zagreb is known for its large number of museums. Make sure to visit the Archaeological Museum where it is possible to see the Zagreb Mummy and the Linen book of Zagreb, and in the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum you can learn more about Nikola Tesla. If you want to enjoy the historical tales about nobles, head towards Zagorje and visit the fort Veliki Tabor, at the top of Mount Košnički Hum. Veliki Tabor is one of the most important cultural and historical monuments of Croatian continental architecture and it was built in the 15^th century. However, one of the best archeological destinations in Croatia is the one in Krapina where the Krapina Neanderthal Museum is located.

The joy of living in Zagorje then and now

The "Old Village" Kumrovec Museum is a large area that depicts how a Zagorje village from the beginning of the 20^th century looked like, and it is also the birthplace of Josip Broz Tito. In the Peasants' Revolt Museum, you can find out more about the important revolt and the great Matija Gubec, while you can learn more about one of the most famous European sculptors of the 20^th century in Klanjec, a village where Antun Augustinčić was born, and in a gallery of the same name. Pregrada Municipal Museum "Dr. Zlatko Dragutin Tudjina" is a place where you can learn a lot about numismatics, mining, geology, and pharmacy in the Croatian Zagorje area throughout history. When in Zagorje, you can enjoy the Radboa Museum and the Presečki Oldtimer Museum, it is up to you to choose the most interesting ones and organize a day trip from Zagreb.