# crkva Majke Božje Žalosne, Croatia: what it is and when to go

> crkva Majke Božje Žalosne is a place of interest in Croatia (Zagreb). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/crkva-majke-bozje-zalosne/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Place of interest · History, Temples
- **Where:** Croatia
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ZAG Velika Gorica, 32 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 46.01546, 16.2145

## What it is and where

crkva Majke Božje Žalosne is a place of interest in Croatia (Zagreb). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Zagreb](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/zagreb/), where this site lists 74 more places to see, 29 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 46.01546, 16.2145; the nearest main airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG, Velika Gorica), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=46.015457%2C16.214502)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.015457%2C16.214502)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/espiritual/) places in Croatia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit crkva Majke Božje Žalosne is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 8 h 50 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 07 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 19 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 45 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 32 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 13 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 58 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 39 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 11 |
| December | Better not | 8 h 28 |

In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History | May to October | March to April and November |
| Temples | May to October | March to April and November |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: crkva Majke Božje Žalosne has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Croatia

To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Croatia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Graci](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/graci/): Hill in Zagreb County, Croatia · 3.0 km
- [Hellenbach Castle in Marija Bistrica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/dvorac-hellenbach/): Castle · 8.3 km
- [Vina Kos & Jurišić](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/vina-kos-jurisic/): Winery · 8.5 km
- [Bolfan Vinsky VRH](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/bolfan-vinsky-vrh/): Winery · 11 km
- [Aquapark Adamovec](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/aquapark-adamovec/): With kids · 13 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Croatia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/).

## More in Croatia: History

- [Plitvice Lakes National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/parque-nacional-de-los-lagos-de-plitvice/): national park of Croatia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- [Diocletian's Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/palacio-de-diocleciano/): ancient palace built for the Roman emperor Diocletian
- [Jasenovac concentration camp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/jasenovac-concentration-and-extermination-camp/): concentration camp run by the Ustaše in Independent State of Croatia during World War II
- [Zagreb Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/catedral-de-la-asuncion-de-maria-y-a-san-esteban-y-san-ladis/): cathedral in the town of Zagreb
- [Šibenik Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/katedrala-svetog-jakova/): cathedral in Croatia
- [Pula Arena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/pula-amphitheatre/): Roman amphitheatre in Pula, Croatia

Every Croatia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is crkva Majke Božje Žalosne?

It is a place of interest in Croatia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit crkva Majke Božje Žalosne?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.

### How do you get to crkva Majke Božje Žalosne?

The nearest main airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG), 32 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.015457%2C16.214502) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Graci](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/graci/), [Hellenbach Castle in Marija Bistrica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/dvorac-hellenbach/), [Vina Kos & Jurišić](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/vina-kos-jurisic/). The rest is in [the Croatia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/671153970), licensed under the ODbL. More about crkva Majke Božje Žalosne on [Wikipedia](https://hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crkva_Sedam_%C5%BEalosti_Bla%C5%BEene_Djevice_Marije_u_Prepolnu). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).