Bjelovar Bilogora County Croatia - This is a gently hilly region with river valleys cut into the gravel-clay plains. Settlements are primarily lowland and often tie into one another, forming a series of long villages along the roads, extending several kilometers in length. The county stands out for it s ethnic diversity, which contributes to its cultural wealth.
Bjelovar - Bilogora County is the easternmost county of central Croatia. It mostly stretches through the Lonja and Cazma River valleys and is surrounded by the hills of Bilogora Mt.Papuk and Moslavacke gore.
Bjelovar, the county seat, is one of our youngest towns. It was established in the mid 18th century as a military - border centre, with a grid layout of its street around a large central square. Important cultural and historical monuments surround the square: the Baroque parish Church of St.Theresa, the town museum and military barracks.
Daruvar was an important settlement back in roman times, thanks to the hot spring found here. The bathing - medical function of the town was restored in the second half of the 18th century. Daruvar is the centre of the Czech minority in Croatia.
Cazma is an old settlement of great historical significant with its fantastic Church of St. Mary Magdalene.
