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Encyclopedia > Dugo Selo

Dugo Selo is a town in Zagreb county, Croatia. Coat of arms Zagreb county - Zagrebačka županija is a county in central Croatia. ...

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Geography

Dugo Selo is east from Zagreb, connected: Zagreb (pronounced ) is the capital and the largest city of Croatia. ...

  • 23 km by state-road Zagreb - Dugo Selo - Bjelovar, which is passing through the centre of Dugo Selo, as by train, which is important for Dugo Selo, because it lies at the intersection of two major railway lines connecting Zagreb - Koprivnica and Zagreb – Slavonski Brod respectively.

The Town of Dugo Selo (Long Village) covers an area of 51 square kilometres and is made of a number of settlements situated at the foot of Martin Breg (205 m high). Koprivnica is a city in northern Croatia with a population of 30,994 (2001), the capital of the Koprivnica-Križevci county. ... Slavonski Brod is the sixth largest city in Croatia, with a population of 64,612 in 2001. ... Martin Breg is a hill in Croatia near Dugo Selo. ...


Population

Dugo Selo has some 14.000 inhabitants.


Administration

City government, court, police, health-service, post office are the part of infrastructure of Dugo Selo.


History

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Economy

Ever since the beginning of the 20th c. main occupation of this region has been agriculture. Today in addition to land cultivation people also grow wine and fruit on the slopes of Martin Breg. The very beginning of the century also saw the development of industrial and trade activities. At that time brick-making and wood-processing facilities were first built, followed by bake-house and metal processing plant. The class of tradesmen and merchants emerged and these activities – trade, services and hospitality industry – remain the most important to this day. Making of bread, cakes and pastries (“Mipel”) is the most outstanding, together with individual agricultural production. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ...


Famous People

Monuments and Sightseeings

There are many scenic spots in and around Dugo Selo. Martin Breg and the surrounding area is the region of vineyards, orchards and holiday houses. Lakes on Ciglana, the area of artificial lakes, are ideal for angling, relaxation and recreation. There are tennis courts on Martin Breg and in Dugo Selo, or you may want to try horseback riding (the family Bunčić vineyard cottage). A common vineyard. ... For other uses, see Tennis (disambiguation). ...


Education

There is one elementary and one high-school in Dugo Selo.


Culture

Traditional events, church feasts and customs must also be duly mentioned. Among these especially important for the region are holidays of wine and fruit growers. Vincekovo (St. Vincent’s Day) is celebrated on 22nd January on Martin Breg with wine tasting and eating of domestic cuisine specialities. In May, just before the Statehood Day an Exhibition of Wines from Dugo Selo and Vrbovec wine-growing hills is organised on Martin Breg. Martinje (St. Martin’s Day) is observed on 10th and 11th November. This is also celebrated as the Day of Dugo Selo when a huge town party is organised and must baptised on Central Square, on top of Martin Breg, in vineyards and pubs. Carnival is held in February, featuring masqueraded processions, selection of the best group and best individual mask. The Radio Martin anniversary is marked at the end of August or beginning of September. Traditional sporting events are also organised: a tennis tournament in the organisation of Tennis Club “Martin Breg” is held every spring and autumn on Martin Breg. In July Martin car rally is driven on the streets of Dugo Selo as part of central European zone championship in the organisation of Dugo Selo Automobile Association. Every spring and autumn the Kennel Club organises dog-show and competition. Art exhibitions are organised in Narodno sveučilište (University Extension). This is also where some paintings given to Dugo Selo by prominent painters upon their visit to the town are kept. Saint Vincent may refer to: Saint Vincent (island) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines São Vicente Saint Vincent de Paul Saint Vincent Ferrer Saint Vincent of Lerins Saint Vincent of Saragossa Saint Vincent Pallotti Saint-Vincent, a municipality of the Valle dAosta, in Italy St. ... St. ... Carnival or Carnivale is an annual Christian festival season. ...


Sport

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Links

  • Dugo Selo Forum
  • Tourist Ooffice of the Tourist Association oz Zagreb County


edit Towns and municipalities of Zagreb County

Towns: Dugo Selo | Ivanić Grad | Jastrebarsko | Samobor| Sveta Nedjelja | Sveti Ivan Zelina | Velika Gorica | Vrbovec | Zaprešić | Coat of arms Zagreb county - Zagrebačka županija is a county in central Croatia. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Coat of arms Ivanić grad is a town in Croatia. ... Coat of arms Jastrebarsko is a town in Zagreb County, Croatia. ... Samobor is a town in Zagreb county, Croatia. ... Sveta Nedjelja is a town in Zagreb county, Croatia. ... Sveti Ivan Zelina is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Velika Gorica is a town in Zagreb county, Croatia, population 63,517 (2001). ... Vrbovec is a town in Croatia. ... ZapreÅ¡ić is a town in Zagreb county, Croatia, population 23,125 (2001). ...


Municipalities: Bedenica | Brdovec | Brckovljani | Bistra | Dubrava | Dubravica | Farkaševac | Gradec | Jakovlje | Klinča Sela | Kloštar Ivanić | Krašić | Kravarsko | Križ | Luka | Marija Gorica | Orle | Pisarovina | Pokupsko | Preseka | Pušća | Rakovec | Rugvica | Stupnik | Žumberak Bedenica is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Brdovec is a town in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Brckovljani is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Bistra is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Dubrava is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Dubravica is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... FarkaÅ¡evac is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Jakovlje is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Klinča Sela is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... KloÅ¡tar Ivanić is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Coat of arms of KraÅ¡ić KraÅ¡ić is a village in central Croatia, located near Jastrebarsko and Ozalj, south of Žumberak and north of Kupa, about 50 km southwest of Zagreb. ... Kravarsko is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Križ is a small village in Moslavina. ... Luka is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Marija Gorica is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Orle is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Pisarovina is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Pokupsko is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Preseka is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Pušća is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Rakovec is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Rugvica is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Stupnik is a municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ... Žumberak is a town and municipality in Croatia in the Zagreb county. ...


Coordinates: 45°48′19″N, 16°14′00″E Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...



 

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