Donja Stubica is located in the southern part of Krapina Zagorje County, in the part of Stubica valley. The park of nature Medvednica is located nearby and it borders in the north with Zabokl and Bedekovčina. It consists of 10 villages. According to the census in 2001. in Donja Stubica lived 5930 inhabitants. The patron of the city is Sv Ante Padovanski. In the 15th century Stubica begins to develop, and since then it became the cultural and economic center in the foothills of Medvednica. In the 17th century started the development of education, and many citizens were employed in educational activities. The parish Presvetog Trojstva, which was first mentioned in the 1334th should be mentioned. Donja Stubica is attractive place to live and offers a multitude of possibilities. Also known is Stubički Golubovec castle, which is located on the road to Aria Bistrica. It is known since ancient times, and over the years has often changed owners and became the guardian of culture and traditio...n. At the present time in this castle are held many exhibitions, concerts, promotions and performances. Apart from this important castle is a castle Orsic where there is a museum of peasant rebellions, souvenir shop and palace chapel. Particularly interesting is the fact that this castle is located near 400 years old Lime, in front of which a peasant leader Matija Gubec began in the 16th century peasant revolt. Near Stubički Golubovec is located the chapel Sv. Rehine i Maksimilijana, in which the altar was once decorated with gold leaf and marble. Particularly interesting are the windows of the chapel, which were created in neo-Gothic style. Foreign tourists often visite tourist attraction, house of Matija Gubec, which is located in Bekova mlaka. His house speaks about the glorious past of this region, and its appearance and size are saying about life in ancient times. Croatian Iris Garden, which consists of several parts should be visited. One part is for Iris coming from the gardens of all Croatian regions, and the second part is shaped space for Iris which came from their natural habitats. The third section belongs to iris growers from foreign countries.
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