Notable features of Općina Lukač include Kurija Janković in Kapela Dvor and cycling and recreation opportunities along the Drava. These offer different ways to plan your trip: would you like your stay to focus primarily on the protected architectural monument and local history, or would you prefer to make a cycling route and the river landscape the main focus? Kurija Janković is also relevant as a hotel for an overnight stay.

Kurija Janković and cultural heritage

Kurija Janković was built in the 19th century in the Moderate Historicist style and is protected as a cultural monument. In Kapela Dvor, it was restored as a tourist and educational centre and officially opened. Its construction period, architectural style and protected status give the building a clear cultural and historical focus; the restoration adds its role as a tourist and educational centre.

The Church of St. Luke the Evangelist in Lukač dates from 1771. The second folklore showcase, “Slavonija u srcu Dugog Sela,” offers another expression of cultural life: it was held in October 2024 in Dugo Selo Lukačko under the patronage of Općina Lukač. Architecture, church buildings and this specific folklore event offer different ways to experience the municipality’s culture.

Mura-Drava Regional Park

The Mura-Drava Regional Park is also present in Općina Lukač. Since 11 July 2012, it has had the status of a biosphere reserve. This is distinct from the transboundary Mura-Drava-Danube Biosphere Reserve, which has existed across five countries since 15 September 2021. The two dates therefore refer to different levels: the status of the regional park and the existence of the transboundary reserve.

Cycling and activities along the Drava

The “Drava circle” cycling loop is 96 km long and passes through the settlement of Lukač. Most of it follows paved roads; a short section runs off-road on a dam along the Drava. Its length, loop format and changing surface help you factor the route into your plans. As surface conditions may change, check the current route conditions before setting out.

Another option is the Lukač–Budakovac cycling route, which starts in Lukač and has been reconstructed and signposted. The routes described therefore differ in their orientation: for the “Drava circle,” the focus is on its 96 km length and loop format; for Lukač–Budakovac, it is on its starting point in Lukač and its signage. The Drava also offers opportunities for fishing and various forms of recreational tourism in the area of Općina Lukač.

Staying overnight at Kurija Janković

Those considering Kurija Janković as accommodation will find 18 comfortable double rooms. The hotel restaurant serves hotel guests a traditional breakfast from the Slavonia-Podravina region, prepared exclusively with locally produced ingredients.

Culture in the wider destination of Virovitica-Podravina

For a broader cultural focus, the wider destination of Virovitica-Podravina offers other distinct themes. The Gradski muzej Virovitica is housed in Dvorac Pejačević, a castle built by the Pejačević family in the 19th century. At Dvorac Janković, a visitor centre presents information and stories about the Janković family and the history of the place since the 18th century. These regional points of interest broaden the perspective on castle and family history beyond Kurija Janković in Kapela Dvor.

Discover more destinations: Lukač, Općina Slatina, Općina Gradina, Općina Pitomača, Općina Čačinci, Općina Špišić Bukovica, Općina Sopje, Općina Orahovica.

Go to the wider travel overview: Virovitica-Podravina.