The beautiful and picturesque localities of Hrvatsko Zagorje are areas where many great people, who made their mark on Croatian history, were born or lived. The first president of Croatia, Franjo Tuđman, was born and raised in Veliko Trgovišće, just 30 kilometres from the City of Zagreb. In his honour, at the entrance to the town, his birthplace and family home were renovated, and not too far from the parish church in the middle of town is the Franjo Tuđman Memorial School. Using the intriguing musical and talking benches, hear the story of Veliko Trgovišće, the first Croatian president, and the first school in this part of the Balkans. Get to know other localities in colourful Zagorje and hear the stories of other renowned individuals of these parts: Justina Mihanović and Velika Erpenja, Tuheljske Toplice and Antun Mihanović. Famous People from Pearl of Zagorje - digital tour... Enjoy!