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Črnomerec Kod Pitona
Črnomerec () is one of the city districts of Zagreb,Croatia. Original name was Črnomerec kod Pitona. It is located in the western part of the city and has nearly forty thousand inhabitants. History Archeological findings from Donja Kustošija show evidence of early stone age settlements in this area, some 35,000 years ago. There are even more artifacts from Roman period, including Roman road from mountain Medvednica to river Sava via this area. Črnomerec was first mentioned as ''Village Černomerci near Chapel of Holy Spirit'' in the 14th century, as the biggest village near city (of Zagreb). This ancient Chapel of Holy Spirit was abandoned after Jesuit order was dismissed (1773). It was destroyed in 1810 when lightning struck hit it while used as ammunition depot for nearby army barracks. For centuries the Črnomerec Stream was border of Zagreb city area, with ''malta'' (toll gate) in it. All vehicles entering the city area were due to pay ''maltarina'', as well as peasan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
District Črnomerec (Zagreb)
A district is a type of administrative division that in some countries is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions of municipalities, school district, or political district. Etymology The word "district" in English is a loan word from French. It comes from Medieval Latin districtus–"exercising of justice, restraining of offenders". The earliest known English-language usage dates to 1611, in the work of lexicographer Randle Cotgrave. By country or territory Afghanistan In Afghanistan, a district (Persian ) is a subdivision of a province. There are almost 400 districts in the country. Australia Electoral districts are used in state elections. Districts were also used in several states as cadastral units for land titles. Some were used as squatting districts. New South Wales had several different types of districts used in the 21st centur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zagreb Zapadni Railway Station
Zagreb Zapadni kolodvor ( Croatian for ''Zagreb West station'') is a railway station in the city of Zagreb Zagreb ( ) is the capital (political), capital and List of cities and towns in Croatia#List of cities and towns, largest city of Croatia. It is in the Northern Croatia, north of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the ..., Croatia. The station opened in 1862, and was the city's main station until the opening of Zagreb Glavni railway station in 1892. The station was originally called Zagreb Južni kolodvor, or Agram Südbahnhof in German (Zagreb South station). In 1924 it was renamed Zagreb Sava, and in 1943 it received its current name Zagreb Zapadni. The station has retained its original appearance, and has been protected as a cultural monument since 1986. The building was renovated in 2007. References * External links Railway stations in Croatia opened in 1862 Railway stations in Croatia Zapadni railway station Zapadni railway ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stenjevec
Stenjevec is one of the districts of Zagreb, Croatia Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country in Central Europe, Central and Southeast Europe, on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It borders Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herze .... It is located in the western part of the city and has 61 000 inhabitants (as of 2011). List of neighborhoods in Stenjevec * Jankomir * Malešnica * Donja Kustošija * Stenjevec * Špansko * Vrapče-jug References Districts of Zagreb {{ZagrebCity-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trešnjevka - Sjever
Trešnjevka is a neighborhood of Zagreb, Croatia. Forming one of the city's inner neighborhoods, it is located in the city's southwestern area. At approximately 15.67 km2 in area and a population of slightly over 121,000, it is one of the most densely populated areas of the country. It is administratively divided into two districts: * Trešnjevka - sjever (''Trešnjevka - north'') ** Including the neighbourhoods (''mjesni odbori'') of: Stara Trešnjevka, Ljubljanica, Rudeš, Voltino, Pongračevo etc. * Trešnjevka - jug (''Trešnjevka - south'')City of ZagrebGradska četvrt Trešnjevka - jug accessed 2011-08-06 ** Including the neighbourhoods (''mjesni odbori'') of: Knežija, Horvati, Srednjaci, Jarun Jarun () is a neighborhood in the southwestern part of Zagreb, Croatia. It was named after Lake Jarun, formed by the Sava River, now located on the southern edge of the neighborhood. Lake The lake is the location of the Jarun sports and leisure ..., Staglišće, Gred ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donji Grad (Zagreb)
Donji grad (, locally also , ) is one of the 17 city districts of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. It is located in the central part of the city and has 37,024 inhabitants (as of 2011). The district is often referred to simply as () by Zagreb residents, a term which also encompasses the southern parts of the Gornji Grad district. Gallery Ban Jelačić Square at night (13023889593).jpg, Ban Jelačić Square Donji Grad (Lower Town) (13023558973).jpg, Donji grad at dawn Funicular de Zagreb, Croacia, 2014-04-20, DD 01.JPG, Donji grad skyline Mimara Museum, Zagreb 02.jpg, Mimara Museum Regional office of the city administration center, Zagreb 01.jpg, Regional office of the city administration center View to East-NE from Westin Zagreb Hotel.jpg, View from The Westin Zagreb File:Zagreb areal view (3).jpg, Areal view of the Westin, Mimara Museum The Mimara Museum () is an art museum in the city of Zagreb, Croatia. It is situated on Roosevelt Square, housing the collection by Wiltrud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Podsljeme
Podsljeme () is a city district situated in the foothills of Zagreb Zagreb ( ) is the capital (political), capital and List of cities and towns in Croatia#List of cities and towns, largest city of Croatia. It is in the Northern Croatia, north of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the ...'s mountain, Medvednica. Its name stands for "under Sljeme" (Sljeme is the peak of the Medvednica mountain). It has the status of ''četvrt'' (quarter, district, borough) and as such has an elected council. It is located about 5km north of central Zagreb. In 2021, Podsljeme had 18,974 residents, making it the second least populous city district in Zagreb. It is primarily a residential area known for its suburban character and primarily inhabited by middle and upper-middle-class residents. The lower station of the Zagreb cable car leading to Sljeme is located in this district. Podsljeme is an affluent area of Zagreb, known for its high property values. The ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Večernji List
(also known as '; ) is a Croatian and Bosnian-Herzegovinian daily newspaper published in Zagreb and Mostar. History and profile was started in Zagreb in 1959. Its predecessor ' ('Evening Courier') appeared for the first time on 3 June 1957 in Zagreb on 24 pages but quickly merged with ' ('National Paper') to form what is today known as . is considered a conservative leaning newspaper. Editions formerly had multiple regional and two foreign editions: * Dalmatia * Istria- Primorje-Lika * Slavonia and Baranja * Podravina and Bilogora * Varaždin and Međimurje * Zagorje * Sisak * Karlovac * Zagreb * Bosnia and Herzegovina * International edition In 2012, all of the Croatian regional editions were merged, so four editions remain: Zagreb, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina and World. ''Croatia to the World'' In February 2021, ', in collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts and the Croatian Society of Fine Artists (HDLU), compiled a list of the 38 Croatians (ethnically Croat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jutarnji List
() is a Croatian daily newspaper based in Zagreb. It was published on 6 April 1998 by EPH (Europapress holding, owned by Ninoslav Pavić), which eventually changed its name in Hanza Media after being bought by Marijan Hanžeković. The newspaper is published in the berliner format and online. Its online edition, ''Jutarnji.hr'', is the second most-visited news website in Croatia after ''Index.hr Index.hr is a Croatian Tabloid journalism, tabloid-like online newspaper, launched in December 2002 and based in Zagreb. It was founded by Matija Babić and was originally designed as a News aggregator, news aggregation website, providing news co ...''. According to Hanžeković, " should be conceptually a newspaper of liberal and social-democratic orientation, with emphasis on accuracy and relevance." History and profile was launched in April 1998, becoming the first successful Croatian daily newspaper to appear since the 1950s. It was named after the ' Zagreb daily that used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mass Grave
A mass grave is a grave containing multiple human corpses, which may or may Unidentified decedent, not be identified prior to burial. The United Nations has defined a criminal mass grave as a burial site containing three or more victims of execution, although an exact definition is not unanimously agreed upon. Mass graves are usually created after many people die or are killed, and there is a desire to bury the corpses quickly for sanitation concerns. Although mass graves can be used during major conflicts such as war and crime, in modern times they may be used after a famine, epidemic, or natural disaster. In disasters, mass graves are used for infection and disease control. In such cases, there is often a breakdown of the social infrastructure that would enable proper identification and disposal of individual bodies. Background Definitions Many different definitions have been given. The Bournemouth Protocol on Mass Grave Protection and Investigation focuses on circumstan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franjo Tuđman
Franjo Tuđman (14 May 1922 – 10 December 1999) was a Croatian politician and historian who became the first president of Croatia, from 1990 until his death in 1999. He served following the Independence of Croatia, country's independence from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Yugoslavia. Tuđman also was the ninth and last president of the Presidency of SR Croatia from May to July 1990. Tuđman was born in Veliko Trgovišće. In his youth, he fought during World War II in Yugoslavia, World War II as a member of the Yugoslav Partisans. After the war, he took a post in the Ministry of Defence (Yugoslavia), Ministry of Defence, later attaining the rank of major general of the Yugoslav People's Army in 1960. After his military career, he dedicated himself to the study of geopolitics. In 1963, he became a professor at the University of Zagreb, Zagreb Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Political Sciences. He received a Doctor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medvednica Mountain
Medvednica (, ) is a mountain in central Croatia, just north of Zagreb, and marking the southern border of the historic region of Zagorje. Most of it is encompassed by the Medvednica Nature Park. The highest peak, at is Sljeme. Most of the area of Medvednica is a nature park (''park prirode''), a type of preservation lesser than a national park. During the Miocene and the Pliocene, the mountain was an island within the Pannonian Sea. Together with the surrounding hills, it is known as Zagrebačka gora or the "Zagreb Mountains", as well as Bistranjska gora, Markuševačka gora, Stubička gora and Vrabečka gora. Etymology The name Medvednica could be translated as "bear mountain". There are several other toponyms on the mountain using the Kajkavian dialect term ''medved'' 'bear' (compare Standard ), most notably Medvedgrad, a medieval castle on its southwestern edges. Sljeme (; Kajkavian: ''Sleme'') means ''summit'', and it is a name often used metonymically to refer to the ent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
