Description of the attraction
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 Aloiziy Stepinats was born.
Stepinac became 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; there is also a writing desk in his room, at which 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.
In Krasic, a Greek Catholic church has been preserved, above the entrance to which there is an image of the Mother of God with a baby and angels. 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 is the bishop's 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, horseback riding, cycling, and hunting. There is also something to do here for fans of mountaineering, swimming and fishing. The excellent local climate also contributes to this.
Krasic attracts golf lovers, and the local courses 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.
