Petrinja is a picturesque little town, about 60 kilometers from Zagreb. Affordable accommodation in Petrinja is an opportunity to explore this fertile and lush place at the confluence of the Petrinjčica and the Kupa River, at the foot of Hrastovačka Mountain, within easy reach of the greater town Sisak. Petrinja could boast of a well-organized center with a series of charming buildings and courtyards of Austro-Hungarian construction before the catastrophic earthquake of 2020. In the center of Petrinja today, the luxurious park in front of the church is still preserved, as are the promenades along the two rivers. Petrinja has about 20,000 inhabitants in an area of about 40 square kilometers. It was mentioned for the first time way back in 1201, with numerous sites testifying to the settlement even earlier. It is surrounded by medieval fortresses. It is famous for its agriculture and pottery. There is no house in Petrinja that does not have its own recipe for the popular garlic sausages, and the hosts compete with hospitality by offering other local products. Petrinja was also a teachers town, as well as a sports town, with the highest honors achieved in wrestling, which the people of Petrinja are particularly proud of. A holiday home in Petrinja and its surroundings is an opportunity to explore this region, which offers many interesting routes for walking and cycling. An active vacation in Petrinja can be spiced up by exploring gastronomy, on whose menu you will often find game and river fish. Enjoy!
