Gotalovec
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Gotalovec is a village in northern Croatia
, located near Budinšćina
in the region of Hrvatsko Zagorje
. The population is 187 (census 2001).
Modern Gotalovec is a peaceful and quite village. Nowadays it is famous for the spring of Bistra water which is located nearby Gotalovec in the foothills of the Ivanscica hill.
Gotalovec is inhabited by friendly and hospitable people. It is well known for its distinguished Hladika family. The Hladikas of Gotalovec are hosts of the annual party taking place in late August every year when family, friends and people from nearby localities seize the opportunity to relax over a cup of home-made 'Viljamovka' (alcoholic drink made of viljamovka pears), a glass of good wine and barbecue. The Hladika family is also an up-and-coming manufacturer of this drink.
Gotalovec is also known for its natural beauties, its swimming pools and mild climate.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
, located near Budinšćina
Budinšcina
Budinščina is a village and municipality in the Krapina-Zagorje county in Croatia. According to the 2001 census, there are 2,793 inhabitants in the area, absolute majority which are Croats.Milengrad castle is located in the municipality....
in the region of Hrvatsko Zagorje
Hrvatsko Zagorje
Hrvatsko Zagorje is a region north of Zagreb, Croatia. It comprises the whole area north of Medvednica mountain up to Slovenia in the north and west, and up to the regions of Međimurje and Podravina in the north and east...
. The population is 187 (census 2001).
History
Gotalovec was established by the noble Gotal family in the thirteenth century. It primarily consisted of the medieval fort of Gotalovec (dated 1322), and the surrounding villages. It was in the possession of the Gotal family until 1740 when it was transferred by inheritance to the Somogy and later on the Bedekovic Komorski family. Finally, in the late 18th century it was incorporated by the noble Erdody family into their estate. In the nearby locality of Gotalovec, no trace of the former fort and castle can presently be found as the remains were used as building material during construction of a nearby road.Modern Gotalovec is a peaceful and quite village. Nowadays it is famous for the spring of Bistra water which is located nearby Gotalovec in the foothills of the Ivanscica hill.
Gotalovec is inhabited by friendly and hospitable people. It is well known for its distinguished Hladika family. The Hladikas of Gotalovec are hosts of the annual party taking place in late August every year when family, friends and people from nearby localities seize the opportunity to relax over a cup of home-made 'Viljamovka' (alcoholic drink made of viljamovka pears), a glass of good wine and barbecue. The Hladika family is also an up-and-coming manufacturer of this drink.
Gotalovec is also known for its natural beauties, its swimming pools and mild climate.