Čakovec is located in northern Croatia, and belongs to Medjimurje County. According to the latest census, it had 27,820 inhabitants, most of whom were Roman Catholic Croats, and the fewer are Roms, Serbs and Slovenes. In the past this region was ruled by the Romans and the first settlement was called Aquama. The city was named after Dimitry Csaky who raised wooden fort in the 13th century which was named Čakov turen. Especially important are 16th and 17th century when here have lived and ruled bans Zrinski, and thanks to them, this area has become very strong and rich. In 1579th the city was granted the status of trading center, and in the 1848th year it became a free royal city. This area is the economic cultural and economic center of the county, and the economic sectors are based on many industries such as textile, food processing, metal processing, construction and furniture industries. In the center of town is situated the Stari Grad, which is also the symbol of Čakovec. It was... founded in the Middle Ages for the family Ernušt. Later, Zrinski moved here, and during their residence in the 16th century, the building was converted into a palace. Franciscan church and monastery which was built on an existing site of the wooden monastery particularly stands out. We have to mention the most luxurious building whose beauty adorns the center of the city, and it's shopping casino. Near Čakovec is located the municipality Šenkovec where is located the chapel of Sv. Jelena which is part of the Pauline monastery. Also known is museum Čakovec which in its archives contain about 17,000 valuable documents. There are also a multitude of elementary schools, and high schools offering higher education after which students may choose to further their education. The town consists of seven districts, the most famous and largest hall is the hall of the Architectural School, which was rebuilt in 2003rd year because of the World Handball Championship.