Discover the Municipality of Majur

The Municipality of Majur brings together Woonko – Centar vune Majur and its wool-related activities with historic landmarks such as chapels, a traditional farmstead and Svinica Fortress. Nature is also part of the municipality’s character: the Natura 2000 site HR2001342 Područje oko špilje Gradusa lies within its boundaries. When planning a trip, wool crafts, history and a protected landscape offer different interests to explore.

Wool and workshops at Woonko

Woonko – Centar vune Majur is open to all visitors with expert guidance every weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; advance registration is required. Plan your visit during this time and register in advance. The workshops focus on wet and dry wool felting. Woonko also has a sheep-themed video game for its youngest visitors.

This brings together different aspects of the wool theme: expert guidance at the centre, felting workshops and a game for its youngest guests. If wool or sheep are among your travel interests, Woonko is a practical starting point for planning your stay.

Chapels and historic landmarks

At house number 2 in Gornja Meminska, a traditional farmstead is listed as an immovable cultural asset. The chapels also offer specific historical points of reference: the chapel in Svinica was built in 1846, and the one in Mračaj in 1888. The Chapel of St Michael dates from the 19th century. Thus, two precise construction dates sit alongside a date that identifies the century but not a specific year.

The history of Svinica Fortress also includes two dates: it was demolished in 1560, and Ivan Lenković mentioned it in a report from 1563.

Nature and landscape in a broader context

The Natura 2000 site HR2001342 Područje oko špilje Gradusa lies within the Municipality of Majur, adding a protected-area dimension to exploring the local area. For a broader perspective on the landscape, Majur is part of Banovina-Pounje. In this region, the Una and Sunja rivers, water springs and forests shape the scenery. The hilly and mountainous surroundings are associated with cycling, hiking and walking.

This regional context adds another perspective to the local cultural themes: the names and construction dates of the chapels locate historic landmarks, while Banovina-Pounje turns the focus to rivers, forests and activities across a wider travel area.

More things to explore in Sisak-Moslavina County

Those exploring Sisak-Moslavina County beyond the Municipality of Majur will find distinct cultural attractions elsewhere. The Moslavina Museum in Kutina includes a gallery as well as departments for cultural history, archaeology and ethnography. The museum is housed in a former country manor of the Erdődy counts, built in the mid-18th century. In Sisak, the Kupa, Sava and Odra rivers meet. The Old Bridge is a prominent city landmark and an important cultural heritage site.

Sisak’s history offers another focus: the fortress was built at the confluence of the Kupa and Sava during the conflicts with the Ottoman Empire. Construction began in 1544 and was completed in 1550. The museum, bridge and fortress offer different ways to explore the county’s cultural history.

The Lonjsko Polje Nature Park public institution runs educational programmes for organised groups of preschool and school children. These take place at the visitor centres in Čigoč, Krapje, Osekovo and Repušnica. Another option for groups is a guided 32-kilometre cycling route from Krapje via Mužilovčica to Čigoč. It is intended for groups of 10 to 25 people; a tasting of traditional products at a farm can be arranged by prior agreement. The wider county can therefore be explored according to your interests, through culture, group programmes or a guided cycling tour.

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Majur, Gornji Hrastovac, Municipality of Gvozd, Municipality of Popovača, Municipality of Hrvatska Kostajnica, Municipality of Dvor, Municipality of Lekenik, Municipality of Novska

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