Zaprešić

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Zaprešić
Zaprešić
photo: Zaprešić
General Information
State Capital: Zagreb
Vehicle Registration: ZG
Area code: 01
Homepage: http://www.zapresic.hr
Coat of Arms
Image:Zapresicgrb.jpg
Map: Zaprešić in Croatia
Image:Mapofcroatiazapresic.gif
Politics
Mayor Željko Turk (HDZ)
Governing Party - -
Population
Population: 23,125 (2001)
Population density: 432,1 -/km²
Geography
Area: 251,8 - km²
Location: 45°51' n. Br.
15°48' ö. L.
Dimensions:
Highest Point: 130 m
(-)
Lowest Point: - m

Zaprešić is a town in Zagreb county, Croatia.

Contents

[edit] Geography

Zaprešić is northwest of Zagreb, connected:

  • 17 km by the road to the Zagorje region.
  • by the railroad Zagreb - Ljubljana.

It is part of the Zagreb metropolitan area.

[edit] Population

23,125 inhabitants live in the administrative territory of Zaprešić according the Croatian census from 2001.

[edit] Administration

Town assembly, municipal court, police station, health-service, post office are a part of the infrastructure of Zaprešić.

[edit] History

[edit] Economy

Chief occupations are manufacturing of ceramics, porcelain and heat-resistant products, chemicals and forging (chains), technical gas.

[edit] Famous People

Library "Ante Kovačić"
Library "Ante Kovačić"

- was named Croatian Viceroy in 1848, and remained on this function until his death. He is remembered as the ban who abolished serfdom in Croatia in 1848. In his memory a monument was placed on the central square in Zagreb in the second half of the 20th century, work of a Viennese master Anton Fernkorn. After WW II, the monument was dismantled and removed from the square by communists. Fortunately it had been preserved and renewed in 1990 when it was brought back to the Zagreb central square that was named after him.

jelačić family tomb

[edit] Monuments and Sightseeings

The big outlying residential town of Zapresic and its immediate surroundings offer a variety of attractive tourist opportunities (castles, churches, ornithological reserve). Novi Dvori, one of the most valuable and best preserved feudal farming complexes in Croatia, represents the main attraction. Zajarki Lake lies south of the centre, towards the Sava river. This artificial lake, created by shingle extraction, has become a popular bathing resort not only for Zapresic but also for the Zagreb population. Further to the Sava there is a special ornithological reserve Zapresic - Sava, an important nesting and resting ground for migratory birds. It is surrounded by a forest, and comprises thick low vegetation interspersed with small portions of wetland. The motocross in nearby Savski Marof is an attractive and, for this region, especially important sports event. Rich fishing grounds on the nearby rivers Krapina and Sava and their tributaries attract many anglers.

The palace path of Zaprešić

College "Baltazar Adam Krcelić"
College "Baltazar Adam Krcelić"

Six palaces, many sacral monuments, churches and chapels, scenic spots and a bird reserve are the distinctive features of Zaprešić region - the northwestern "Gates" of Zagreb County and the Republic of Croatia. This region borders with the Krapina-Zagorje County and the Republic of Slovenia. It is situated between the Zagreb Mountain in the east, the river Sutla in the west, the river Sava in the south and the river Krapina in its lowlands region. Some 50.000 people live in the area that takes up 252 square kilometres. The area includes the town of Zaprešić, municipalities Brdovec, Bistra, Jakovlje, Pušća, Marija Gorica, Dubravica and Luka.

in novi dvori-zapresic

[edit] Education

The basic education, elementary school was found in 1669 in Vrbovec. Today Zapresic has two elementary schools and one high-school. Near by stadium there is one college.

[edit] Culture

- IN TOWN THERE IS A LIBRARY "ANTE KOVAČIĆA" THERE IS MUSEUM "MATIJE SKURJENIJA" TOO.

[edit] Sport

NK Inter Zaprešić

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to:

Coordinates: 45°51′N, 15°48′E