Čakovec

The town of Čakovec, settled only 20 km form Sv. Martin na Muri, is the centre of Međimurje county. People live there since the 1^st century, but the name Čakovec is for the first time mentioned in books in the 14^th century.

Čakovec became more significant in the 15^th century with cultural and economic growth, when Nikola Šubić Zrinski became the owner of the area.

The House of Zrinski left a great memory – the town castle, today’s landmark of the town. Through history, Čakovec was under great influences of Hungary and Austria what resulted with a great cultural diversity.

Apart from Zrinski Old Town, Čakovec can be proud of the new University of Međimurje, the annual event – School of Animated Film, two awards “The Green Flower” – for the tidiest continental town in Croatia, museum of Međimurje and many others.

As many other towns, Čakovec has its “Porcijunkulovo” – traditional cultural event originally conceived as a “Fair of traditional crafts” linked to the liturgical feast of “Lady of the Angels – Porziuncola”.

Visitors can experience the old craft workshop, arts, changing of the Zrinski guards, wines of Međimurje, and many other things accompanied with music concerts for all ages and tastes.