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History - In 1920 when military government branded and ordained horses for the military in the villages, the mutiny broke out. The mutineers robbed the church and Bistrica traders. The robbers were caught and punished mildly. They were judged by poet Dragutin Domjanić who apologized for that in one of his poems to Mother of God and he asked her for her forgiveness. - Count Ernest Karlo Schippenbach and countess Henrika Sermage, nobleman Antun Rubido and Sidonija Erdödy (opera Prima Donna), dr Ljudevit Gaj and Paulina Krizmanić have wed there. - Perish house (1753) was for a while a meeting-place of Croatian reformers. Ljudevit Gaj, Stanko Vraz, JJ Stroßmayer have frequented it, as well as the musicians like Zajc, Lisinski and Kirschhofer. - The tradition of pilgrimage to Marija Bistrica started when the statue of Bistrica Mother of God was found Bistrička on 16 July 1684, but the history of Marija Bistrica isn’t connected only with the statue of Bistrica Mother of God. - During the World war II Krsto Hegedušić, whose unfinished frescoes can be seen in the basilica, was staying here. Frescoes were supposed to show: the Birth of Christ, the Escape to Egypt and the Way of the Cross. Frescoes were not finished because it wasn’t recommendable to stay in Marija Bistrica during the war. - The first school in Marija Bistrica was mentioned in 1590 and then in 1699, but there are no correct data on how long did they last. Since 1852 the school has been working ceaselessly. - After the abolition of serfdom in 1848, the municipality was founded; in 1900 the building of municipality government was built. - It is difficult to talk about the beginnings of music and the use of musical instruments in Marija Bistrica because music was nurtured from ancient times. The first Bistrica souvenirs had been musical instruments. With founding of volunteer Fire department in 1889, the Wind orchestra started to work. When Cultural club “Lovro Ježek” was founded in 1975, the Wind orchestra with folklore section and tamburitza orchestra have been participating in almost every manifestation in Bistrica. - The foundation-stone for St Peter’s chapel has been placed down by beatus Aloisius Stepinac and it was built in 1940. - On 15 August 1971 Marian International Congress was held and lead by special Pope’s envoy Cardinal Franjo Šeper. The multitude of 150 000 pilgrims was gathered at the congress, which was unseen in the communist countries at that time. - On 3 December 1971 on the Conference of Bishops in Yugoslavia, the Bishops declared sanctuary in Marija Bistrica to be Croatian National Sanctuary of Bistrica Mother of God. - On 24 and 25 May 1974 the first National Marian Congress was held in Marija Bistrica. - On 1 October 1978 the missionary of love, beata Mother Theresa and Bengal missionary abbot Ante Gabrić visited Marija Bistrica. - On 9 September 1984 the second magnificent pilgrim meeting – the National Eucharist Congress (NEK 84) was held and it was lead by Archbishop Cardinal Franz Koenig, a special envoy of Pope John Paul II and Cardinal Franjo Šeper. The preacher was Archbishop Cardinal of Zagreb at that time Franjo Kuharić. - On 20 June 1987 the Holy Chair proclaimed the holiday of Bistrica Mother of God on 13 July as the holiday of Croatian Catholic Church. - On 3 October this small place was visited by the Holy Father the Pope John Paul II, he blessed it and, on the request of archbishop of Zagreb Monsignor Josip Bozanić, he beatified Aloisius Stepinac, a former Archbishop of Zagreb and Bistrica pilgrim. Summer in Marija Bistrica The manifestation Summer in Marija Bistrica offers various cultural, spiritual, sports and other entertaining activities during the summer with an emphasis on the 13 July – the celebration of the festivity of Saint Mary of Bistrica and the Day of the municipality and parish Marija Bistrica. Summer in Marija Bistrica encompasses various subcategories of events and manifestations such as: the Cycle race Four chapels, the Meeting of the retired people of Krapinsko–zagorska County, the Happy Children's Day, Bistrica's Door Ajar, By mountain beltway around Marija Bistrica, Bistrica night, Procession with candles from Marija Bistrica to Vinski vrh, the Folklore Days Laz, the Cycle race Selnica – Gusakovec, Sports Summer in Bistrica. The manifestation lasts from June to August. Advent in Marija Bistrica Advent in Marija Bistrica,a place of centuries-long tradition of pilgrimage, old trades and cultural events has always been celebrated and marked in a special way. First organized manifestation Advent in Marija Bistrica was held in 2010 and since then it has been held every December. Advent is marked by occasional cultural-artistic program, Christmas fair and numerous workshops for children and adults. Advent at the national shrine is special and its atmosphere is in the sign of spirituality, family, cultural and traditional values. Waiting for New Year at Midday In the very end of rich Advent programme in the small place of Marija Bistrica where is situated the most famous shrine to Virgin Mary, every year there is New Year’s party at midday. So if you want to wait for New Year twice in the same day, be sure to come to Marija Bistrica. The cheerful programme starts at 10:30 and it includes music performances and occasional catering offer. Where are we Marija Bistrica is situated only 40 km from International railway and bus station are situated in Bus connections – Bus station Zagreb (35 km), Zlatar (10 km), Stubičke Toplice (25 km) Railway connection from Zlatar Bistrica (7 km) and you can get there by bus or taxi International airport in Zagreb is directly connected with many European cities. If you are coming by your own car from the direction of Zagreb, the easiest way to Marija Bistrica is by motorway A2 Zagreb-Zabok towards the north of Croatia. Drive approximately 27 km and take the exit Zabok-Oroslavlje. Turn right on regional road number 24 to Bedekovčina and drive 10 km. Then turn to road 24 for Zlatar Bistrica and drive 6 km to Marija Bistrica. If you are coming from the direction of Macalj, follow the motorway A2 to the south. Drive for about 15 km and turn on the exit Zabok-Oroslavlje.
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Crtice iz povijesti - Tradicija hodočašćenja u Mariju Bistricu traje od pronalaska kipa Majke božje Bistričke 16. srpnja 1684.., ali povijest Marije Bistrice nije vezana samo uz kip MBB - Župni dvor (1753.) je bio jedno vrijeme sastajalište hrvatskih preporoditelja. Ovamo su zalazili Ljudevit Gaj, Stanko Vraz, J.J. StroBmayer, te glazbenici Zajc, Lisinski i Kirschhofer. - U Mariji Bistrici su se vjenčali grof Ernest Karlo Schlippenbach i grofica Henrika Sermage, Antun pl. Rubido i Sidonija Erdödy (operna primadona), dr. Ljudevit Gaj i Paulina Krizmanić - 1920. godine kada su vojne vlasti žigosale i odredile konje za vojsku po selima, došlo je do pobune. Pobunjenici su opljačkali crkvu i bistričke trgovce. Pljačkaši su uhvaćeni i blago kažnjeni. Sudio im je pjesnik Dragutin Domjanić koji se u jednoj pjesmi ispričava Majci Božjoj što je te ljude morao suditi i moli je za oprost. - U vrijeme II. svjetskog rata ovdje je boravio Krsto Hegedušić čije se nedovršene freske mogu vidjeti u bazilici. Freske su trebale prikazivati: Rođenje Kristovo, Bijeg u Egipat i Križni put. Freske nisu dovršene jer završetkom rata nije bilo poželjno boraviti u Mariji Bistrici. - Prva škola u Mariji Bistrici spominje se već 1590., pa 1699., ali nema točnih podataka koliko su trajale. Od 1852. škola radi bez prestanka. - Poslije ukinuća kmetstva 1848. osnovana je općina, 1900. sagrađena je zgrada općinskog poglavarstva. - Teško je govoriti o počecima glazbe i upotrebi glazbala u Mariji Bistrici jer je ovdje glazba bila njegovana od davnina. Prvi bistrički suveniri bila su glazbala. Osnivanjem Vatrogasnog društva 1889. počeo je s radom i Puhački orkestar. Osnivanjem KUD – a "Lovro Ježek" 1975. Puhački orkestar s folklornom sekcijom i tamburaškim orkestrom sudjeluje kod gotovo svake bistričke manifestacije. - Kamen temeljac za kapelu Sv. Petra položio je blaženi Alojzije Stepinac, a izgrađena je 1940. - 15. kolovoza 1971. održan je u Mariji Bistrici XIII. Marijanski međunarodni kongres kojeg je predvodio poseban papin izaslanik kardinal Franjo Šeper. Na kongresu se okupilo do tada u komunističkim zemljama neviđeno mnoštvo od oko 150000 hodočasnika. - 3. prosinca 1971. na Biskupskoj konferenciji Jugoslavije hrvatski biskupi su proglasili svetište u Mariji Bistrici za Hrvatsko nacionalno svetište Majke Božje Bistričke - 24. i 25. svibnja 1974. održan je u Mariji Bistrici I. hrvatski nacionalni marijanski kongres - 1. listopada 1978. Mariju Bistricu su pohodili misionarka ljubavi Blažena Majka Tereza i bengalski misionar opat Ante Gabrić - 9. rujna 1984. održan je drugi velebni hodočasnički skup Nacionalni euharistijski kongres (NEK '84.) kojeg je predvodio bečki nadbiskup kardinal Franz Koenig, posebni izaslanik pape Ivana Pavla II. i rimski školski kolega zagrebačkih nadbiskupa Blaženog Alojzija Stepinca i kardinala Franje Šepera. Propovjednik je bio tadašnji zagrebački nadbiskup kardinal Franjo Kuharić Sveta stolica je uvela blagdan Majke Božje Bistričke, 13. srpanj kao blagdan Katoličke crkve u Hrvata. - 3. listopada u ovo malo mjesto je došao Sveti otac Papa Ivan Pavao II, blagoslovio ga i na zamolbu zagrebačkog nadbiskupa mons. Josipa Bozanića pred 500000 hodočasnika, proglasio bivšeg zagrebačkog nadbiskupa bistričkog hodočasnika, kardinala Alojzija Stepinca blaženim. Ljeto u Mariji Bistrici Manifestacija ima različite kulturne, duhovne, sportske i ostale zabavne sadržaje tijekom ljeta s naglaskom na proslavi 13. srpnja, Blagdana Majke Božje Bistričke, Dana Općine i Župe Marija Bistrica. Ljeto u Mariji Bistrici obuhvaća različite potkategorije događanja i manifestacija kao što su: Biciklijada „Četiri kapelice“, Susret umirovljenika Krapinsko – zagorske županije, Veseli dječji dan, Odškrinute dveri bistričke, Planinarskom obilaznicom oko Marije Bistrice, Bistrička noć, Procesija sa svijećama od Marije Bistrice do Vinskog vrha, Dani folklora Laz, Biciklijada Selnica – Gusakovec, Bistričko sportsko ljeto. Manifestacija traje od mjeseca lipnja do kolovoza. Advent u Mariji Bistrici Advent u Mariji Bistrici u mjestu višestoljetne tradicije hodočašća, starih zanata i kulturnih događanja, oduvijek se posebno slavio i obilježavao. Doživjeti božićni ugođaj u Mariji Bistrici, nacionalnom svetištu Majke Božje, uistinu je poseban doživljaj! Prva organizirana manifestacija Advent u Mariji Bistrici održana je 2010. godine i od tada se odvija sveke godine u prosincu. Manifestacija se obilježava prigodnim kulturno-umjetničkim programom, božićnom sajmenom ponudom te brojnim radionicama za djecu i odrasle. Advent u nacionalnom svetištu poseban je i svojim ozračjem naglašava duhovnost, obiteljske, kulturne i tradicijske vrijednosti. Doček Nove godine u podne Na samom kraju bogatog adventskog programa u mjestu u kojem se nalazi naše najpoznatije marijansko svetište Marija Bistrica svake godine održava se podnevni doček Nove godine. Ako želite u istom danu dva puta dočekati Novu godinu svakako dođite u Mariju Bistricu. Program veselog dočeka započinje u 10:30, a osim glazbenih nastupa organizirana je i prigodna ugostiteljska ponuda. Taxi usluga i prijevoz osoba " CARLITA" Kako do nas Marija Bistrica udaljena je od Zagreba samo 40 km, a s glavnim gradom povezana je učestalim autobusnim i željezničkim linijama. U Zagrebu se nalaze međunarodni željeznički i autobusni kolodvor te međunarodna zračna luka, tako da je Marija Bistrica jako dobro povezana s ostatkom svijeta. Autobusne veze - Autobusni kolodvor Zagreb (35 km) - Zlatar (10 km) - Stubičke Toplice (25 km) Željezničke veze iz Zlatar Bistrice (7km), a do tamo postoje autobusne i taksi veze Međunarodna zračna luka u Zagrebu, direktno povezana s brojnim europskim gradovima. Ako dolazite osobnim automobilom iz smjera Zagreba, do Marije Bistrice najlakše stižete autocestom A2 Zagreb - Zabok prema sjeveru Hrvatske. Vozite otprilike 27 km, te iziđite na izlazu Zabok - Oroslavje. Skrenite desno na pokrajinsku cestu broj 24 prema Bedekovčini i vozite 10 km. Potom skrenite na cestu broj 24 prema Zlatar Bistrici, te vozite 6 km do Marije Bistrice. Ako dolazite iz smjera Maclja, slijedite autocestu A2 jug. Vozite otprilike 15 km, te skrenite na izlazu Zabok - Oroslavje. Udaljenosti - Split (448km) - Ljubljana (183km) - Budimpešta (315km) - München (590km)