Jakuševec, Zagreb

Name: Jakuševec
Address: Zagreb, Croatia

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Jakuševec is a neighborhood in the Novi Zagreb – istok city district of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Located on Sajmišna Road east of Sarajevska Road and Utrine, Travno and Dugave apartment block complexes, the neighborhood is mostly uninhabited, with an area of 455.21 ha and a total population of around 2,000. It is the site of the city's largest landfill, the city's biggest used car market and the Zlatni Konj art gallery. The first records of inhabitants in Jakuševec area date back to 1334 as "Parochia Sancti Marci Ev. in campo", which is the name recorded up to 1501. At that time, the parish' name is changed to "Parocha Sancti Marci Ev. in spinis". However, during the leadership of pastor Josip Vitković, the parish is renamed in 1871 to "Parish of Jakuševec". Jakuševec remained a standalone village until 1991 when it was integrated along with several adjacent villages into the City of Zagreb. ()

Area: 1.76 mi²Coordinates: 45°45'39"N, 16°1'2"E

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Nearby attractions include: Bundek, Museum of Contemporary Art, Avenue Mall, Novi Zagreb – istok.

2.1 miNW
Natural attraction, Park, Lake
Bundek, Zagreb
55 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zagreb, Croatia, Bundek is a serene lake that offers an oasis of tranquility and recreation amidst the bustling city life. This picturesque body of water is surrounded by lush greenery, making it a favorite spot for both locals and tourists...
2.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb
54 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art in Zagreb, Croatia, stands as a beacon of modern creativity and a centerpiece for the exploration of avant-garde art. Opened in 2009, this institution is the largest and most contemporary of its kind within the nation, housing an...
2.1 miNW
45°46'35"N • 15°58'44"E
Avenue Mall, Zagreb
55 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.5 miNW
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Novi Zagreb – istok, Zagreb
40 min walk • Novi Zagreb – istok is a district in Zagreb, Croatia. Within this district in the neighborhood of Travno lies Mamutica, which was built to be the largest communal housing block in southeast Europe.
2.1 miN
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Zagreb Mosque, Zagreb
54 min walk • The Zagreb Mosque, located in the city of Zagreb, is the largest mosque in Croatia. The Islamic Secondary School "Dr. Ahmed Smajlović" and a cultural centre operate within the mosque. The construction began in 1981 and finished in 1987.
2.6 miE
Bridge
Homeland Bridge, Zagreb
66 min walk • Homeland Bridge is an 840-meter-long bridge over the Sava River located in southeastern Zagreb, Croatia. Its administrative location is the city district Peščenica - Žitnjak.
2.7 miNW
Bridge
Liberty Bridge, Zagreb
69 min walk • Liberty Bridge is a four-lane road bridge over Sava River in Zagreb, Croatia. The Većeslav Holjevac Avenue crosses over it, connecting Trnje with Novi Zagreb in the central part of the city.
2.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Novi Zagreb, Zagreb
57 min walk • Novi Zagreb is the part of the City of Zagreb located south of the Sava river. Novi Zagreb forms a distinct whole because it is separated from the northern part of the city both by the river and by the levees around Sava. At the same time, it is divided on urban and rural parts.
2.6 miNW
Event space, Convention center
Zagreb Fair, Zagreb
66 min walk • Zagreb Fair is a complex of exhibition pavilions in Zagreb, Croatia. The company which operates the venue carries the same name. The Zagreb Fair is the main venue in Zagreb for trade shows and fairs. Every year more than 25 specialised events are held at the venue, attended by more than 6,000 participants from 50 countries.
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Travno, Zagreb
30 min walk • Travno is an urban settlement of the Croatian capital of Zagreb, located in a city district of Novi Zagreb – istok. It is one of the most densely populated settlements in Croatia mostly due to the largest apartment building in Croatia: Mamutica.
2.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Trnjanska Savica, Zagreb
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