hidden europe 22

A noble commune

by hidden europe

Summary

If the demeanour and bearing of folk waiting at the bus stop in Velika Gorica looks that little bit more distinguished than in other towns in Croatia, it is merely that there is more blue blood in Velika Gorica than anywhere else in the region. Welcome to the Noble Commune of Turopolje.

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