Welcome to the paradise corner of Međimurje, where, on golden hills, vineyards, orchards, and rural households rest like pearls. Along with the beauty of the region and the quality of the wine, Štrigova is also known for its beautiful churches and chapels. The parish of Štrigova was first mentioned in 1334 in a canonical visitation.

Štrigova has historically been an important ecclesiastical and economic center. It is dotted with beautiful chapels and boasts two churches. The Church of St. Jerome is one of them: the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene, built in the 17th century, is among the most beautifully decorated churches in the country, and the second church, dedicated to St. Jerome, is a monument of the highest category.

The younger church, the Church of St. Jerome, holds exceptional value as a monument of the highest category. It was built between 1739 and 1761 on the foundations of a basilica from the earliest Christian times, and a church (destroyed in an earthquake), which was built by the Counts of Celje. Today, it houses invaluable and well-preserved frescoes by the Baroque painter Ivan Ranger.

The current Church of St. Jerome was built by the Paulists between 1738 and 1752, and alongside the church, the complex of the Paulist monastery was also constructed. The Church of St. Jerome is known for the frescoes by the famous fresco artist Ivan Krstitelj Ranger, which are currently undergoing restoration.

The parish church of St. Mary Magdalene was built in the 17th century and is now among the most beautifully decorated churches in the country.

An unmissable part of Štrigova is the Međimurje Wine Road, numerous manorial estates, wine tasting rooms, and many vineyards that produce high-quality and widely recognized wines. The beautiful natural landscapes and the ingenuity of the hardworking hosts, along with their friendly smiles, will convey to you the tranquility and beauty of our hills. Štrigova has been known since ancient times for its “paradise drop” that was valued by the ancient Romans, and later served at royal and imperial courts throughout Europe as the “Divine nectar.”

On the hills, old manorial estates sleep, and they tell stories of distant times, such as the former estates of noble families now called “Terbotz,” “Franetović,” and others.

There are many legends and stories about Štrigova. In one of these legends, the disappearance of the medieval town on Štrigovčak is mentioned. Its disappearance is shrouded in mystery. There are two versions of the town’s disappearance.

One says the fortress was destroyed during the Turkish invasion, while the other suggests the old town disappeared in a fire caused by lightning, considered “God’s punishment” for the arrogance of the Counts of Celje.

In Štrigova, you will also find the State Archives, located in the old elementary school, which was built in 1912.

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