Top 10 Historic Walking Areas in Sisak-Moslavina County, Central Croatia

February 17, 2022 Terina Blouin

Discover the best top things to do in Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia including Orthodox church of the birth of the Holy Mother of God, Remains of St. Nicholas church, Remains of the St. Rocco chapel, Statue of Jesus the Savior, St. Rocco stairs, Stained glass windows at the Church of St. Anthony, Memorial for Croatian Defenders, Old bicycle, Spring Tekija, Spring Pekinac.
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1. Orthodox church of the birth of the Holy Mother of God

Tirol ulica, Hrvatska Kostajnica Croatia
Orthodox church of the birth of the Holy Mother of God

Orthodox church of the birth of the Holy Mother of God was built in in 1868. It's located on the mountain Tirol. It is not open for visitors.

2. Remains of St. Nicholas church

Ulica Vladimira Nazora 44, Hrvatska Kostajnica Croatia
Remains of St. Nicholas church

The church was first mentioned in the records in 1334 as a wooden chapel my by franciscans. Later on it got equipped better. It was destroyed in 1991.

3. Remains of the St. Rocco chapel

Planina Djed, Hrvatska Kostajnica Croatia +385 44 551 558
Remains of the St. Rocco chapel

From the remains of St Nicholas church, St. Rocco stairs will take you to the remains of St. Rocco chapel. Unfortunately only the remains of the floor are left after the year 1991. The chapel was built in 1734.

4. Statue of Jesus the Savior

Planina Djed, Hrvatska Kostajnica Croatia
Statue of Jesus the Savior

The statue is on a slope of the hill Djed and it offers a great view of the town Hrvatska Kostajnica and river Una.

5. St. Rocco stairs

Rokove stube, Hrvatska Kostajnica Croatia
St. Rocco stairs

These stairs start right nexto to remains of St. Nicholas church, near spring Pekinac. Climbing them you will reach the remains of chapel of St. Rocco where there is a great view of the town.

6. Stained glass windows at the Church of St. Anthony

Ul. Davorina Trstenjaka 3, Hrvatska Kostajnica 44430 Croatia 38538544851021 http://pilgrimagekostajnica.com/en/tour/pray-at-parish-church-st-anthony/
Stained glass windows at the Church of St. Anthony

Stained glass windows in the parish church were made by an academic painter Branimir Dorotić. They are representing the patron saint of the city St. Anthony of Padua and the scenes from Jesus' life. It is necessary to announce your visit to the parish priest on the phone number provided. The masses are held on Sundays at 10am and on working days at 6,30pm.

7. Memorial for Croatian Defenders

Ulica Davorina Trstenjaka 48, Hrvatska Kostajnica 44430 Croatia +385 44 551 558 [email protected] http://pilgrimagekostajnica.com/en/attractions/memorial-for-croatian-defenders/
Memorial for Croatian Defenders

This memorial is dedicated to all the veterans that were killed in Croatian Homeland war. You will find it on the walking trail right next to Una river.

8. Old bicycle

Setaliste Dr. Franje Tudmana, Hrvatska Kostajnica Croatia +385 44 551 558 [email protected] http://pilgrimagekostajnica.com/en/attractions/old-bicycle/
Old bicycle

The old bicycle sculpture is located near the Hotel Central, just next to river Una. It is a reminder of some old and not so old times.

9. Spring Tekija

Ul. Krste Frankopana 2, Hrvatska Kostajnica 44430 Croatia +385 44 551 558 [email protected] http://pilgrimagekostajnica.com/en/attractions/spring-tekija/
Spring Tekija

The spring Tekija is the most famous of numerous springs of drinking water in Hrvatska Kostajnica. There is a legend that says who drinks this water will always return to Kostajnica. In the stone wall there is the inscription: "Drink brother, from God's grace a drink is given to you!".

10. Spring Pekinac

Ul. Zrtava Domovinskog rata, Hrvatska Kostajnica Croatia +385 44 551 558 [email protected] http://pilgrimagekostajnica.com/en/attractions/spring-pekinac/
Spring Pekinac

You will find this spring of drinking water near the remains of St. Nicholas' church, right at the bottom of Rochs' stairs.

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