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Park Valkaj
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Park of 3 ha, surrounded by vineyards, is located in the Železna gora at 300 meters above sea level toward the northwest. This position protects it from the spring frost and partying vegetation. Therefore, it can be planted plants and Mediterranean influences. Good succeed cedars, cryptomeria, redwood, bay leaves, wood Judah, sumach ... and other continental species, usually their varieties.
From the forests of ornamental maple and inverse birch, ginkgo tree line and ball black locust to solitary rare species collected from different locations, from maintained to intact surfaces with native meadow flowers and the beautiful lookout point from which you can see four states. It comprises a number of artistic sculptures, mostly of ceramic, since it is a family business for the production of ceramic souvenirs, Keramos-Valkaj. Sculptures and souvenirs are thematically presenting cultural, ethnographic and natural heritage of Međimurje. As “međimurski horse”, padlocks, traditional masks, apple, snake's head fritillary ... The park is a combination of plant varieties, art and infinity.
- Address: Železna Gora 5, Štrigova, Croatia
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