STORIES FROM CROATIAN ZAGORJE PAST BY BRANKO ČIČKO

HISTORIAN · LIBRARIAN · STORYTELLER

"History is not only what happened, but also what is remembered."

Branko Čičko

Historic view of a castle in Zagorje

ZAGORJE · MEMORY · STORY

ARTICLES & BOOKS

Research, essays and historical narratives.

PHOTOGRAPHY & ARCHIVE

Historic photographs of Croatian Zagorje and Croatia.

RADIO BROADCASTS

Stories from Croatian Zagorje past on Radio Stubica.

ABOUT

HISTORY IS MY PASSION.

Born and raised in Croatian Zagorje, I have devoted my life to exploring the past, preserving memory and sharing stories of our region with new generations.

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Church and hills near Cesargrad

SECRETS OF CESARGRAD

Fortress legends and myths that live on through centuries.

Village street and traditional houses in Zagorje

RURAL LIFE IN CROATIAN ZAGORJE IN THE 19TH CENTURY

Everyday people, customs and traditions of our region.

Sacral architecture linked to Saint Lucy's feast day

CUSTOMS OF SAINT LUCY'S DAY

Traditions, beliefs and symbols of a winter feast day.

RADIO BROADCASTS

A new story from Croatian Zagorje past every week on Radio Stubica.

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BOOKS & ARTICLES

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Cover of the book Cesargrad

CESARGRAD

History, fortresses and people

Cover of the book Peasants' Revolt 1573

PEASANTS' REVOLT 1573

Causes and consequences

Cover of the book Franjo Tahy

FRANJO TAHY

Lord and soldier

Cover of the book Zagorje Customs

CROATIAN ZAGORJE CUSTOMS

Tradition and beliefs

"Croatian Zagorje is a land where small history meets great history."

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"Let us preserve the past – it is the foundation of our future."

Branko Čičko
A lone tree in a quiet landscape