Krasic description and photos - Croatia: Karlovac (Topic)

Krasic description and photos - Croatia: Karlovac. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Krasic.

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Krasic is a small village located on the southwestern slope of Zhumberk, a few kilometers from Ozal. Krasic is considered a prosperous and prosperous village. This cozy medieval village with narrow streets, stone arches and friendly locals is very attractive for tourists. Krasic is also known as a place of pilgrimage for Catholics, because it was in this village that Aloisy Stepinac was born.

Stepinac became the archbishop of Zagreb during World War II. After the war in 1945, he was illegally accused by the communists of helping the fascists and placed under house arrest in Krasic. The last years of his life he spent here, in complete solitude, looked after by two nuns. The villagers presented Stepinats with a domestic sheep as food as a sign of help and compassion, but the archbishop did not slaughter the animal.

The rooms in which the archbishop spent the rest of his life were in the parish priest's house not far from the village church. The Memorial Museum is currently open there.

It is known that the archbishop lived more than modestly. He slept on a bed without a mattress and wore only church clothes, and there is also a writing desk in his room, where he read and worked. Already a very elderly man, the archbishop celebrated Mass in a small village church. The church was rebuilt in 1913, the architect involved in the reconstruction, obviously, was fond of Art Nouveau. Fragments of real medieval stone masonry have been preserved in the chapel.

The main square of the village is usually filled with tourists, there are several cafes, a small tourist company where you can book a tour of the Jumbierak area, as well as buy souvenirs.

A Greek Catholic church has been preserved in Krasic, above the entrance to which the image of the Mother of God with the baby and angels is installed. The central entrance is finished with light marble and is located in a recess under an arch decorated with stone ornaments.

A few kilometers from Krasic there is an episcopal castle, the main buildings of which are connected by a stone vaulted passage. The castle was built among trees in a secluded area near Krasic and attracts many tourists with its unusual architecture.

The surrounding hills along the Kupa and Kupichinitsa rivers are suitable for hiking and horseback riding, cycling, hunting. There will also be something to do here for fans of mountaineering, swimming and fishing. The excellent local climate also contributes to this.

Krasic attracts fans of golf, the local fields and hills are ideal for this sport. The festival “Days of Krasici Region” is held here, which attracts not only Croats, but also travelers from all over the world.

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