Krapina Neanderthal Museum
The new Krapina Neanderthal Museum is located near the world famous site of the Krapina Neanderthals “Hušnjakovo“, which makes it a unique visiting complex. The Museum's architecture evokes the habitat of the prehistoric man: the semi-cave.
Neanderthals were the Stone Age people who lived in Europe between 30,000 and 300,000 years ago, who hunted rhinoceros.
In the Museum you can learn about the prehistoric times, the historical network of the development of European science, the evolution of life on Earth, the discovery of Krapina Neanderthals, the life, rituals and behaviour of these people. Outside the Museum, you can visit the authentic location of these people's ancient habitat.
Gingerbread craft
In 2010, UNESCO added the craft of making gingerbread from Northern Croatia to its list of the intangible cultural Heritage. These colourfully decorated biscuits made of sweet honey dough are called licitars. They are a part of Croatia's cultural heritage and a traditional symbol of Zagreb. They are used as presents for birthdays, weddings, St Valentine’s, as Christmas decorations, etc.
Licitars started being made and offered as a gift in the 16th century. They were first sold in Marija Bistrica by the pilgrims as interesting and beautiful souvenirs and as a gift for their families, but also as a reminder of their long and difficult journey to Zagorje. However, today they can be found in any souvenir shop.