Martinska Ves
About this place
This Martinska Ves is not the namesake municipality beside the Sava, but a settlement administered by the Town of Vrbovec in Zagreb County. It lies north of central Vrbovec beside the D41 state road, close to 46 degrees north. The 2021 census recorded 451 residents within an area of about 1.8 square kilometres. Martinska Ves uses Vrbovec’s 10340 postal area, and visitors consequently rely on the nearby town for most services and transport links. A parish manor is the settlement’s most readily identified heritage building, while a wider cultural visit can continue in Vrbovec at the Zrinski Tower, the sole surviving part of its former medieval fortification. The nearest railway station is in Vrbovec on the Zagreb–Dugo Selo–Križevci line; HŽPP’s 2025/2026 timetable remains valid until 12 December 2026. Martinska Ves therefore suits a short exploration of the rural edge of Vrbovec rather than a conventional multi-day sightseeing stay.
Martinska Ves is administered by the Town of Vrbovec in Zagreb County and should not be confused with the namesake municipality in Sisak-Moslavina County. The settlement covers about 1.8 square kilometres and had 451 residents in the 2021 census. Its position beside the D41 and immediate proximity to Vrbovec give it the character of a rural suburb dependent on town services. A parish manor stands among its identifiable local buildings, while the wider Vrbovec area’s best-known monument is in town: the Zrinski Tower, the only surviving portion of the medieval fortification. Martinska Ves uses the postcode 10340 Vrbovec, further reflecting its practical connection with the nearby urban centre.
Things to see
Verbovec várkastélya
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The remains of Vrbovec Castle on Trg Petra Zrinskog preserve the distinctive round Zrinski Tower, a symbol of the town.
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chapel in Zagreb, Croatia
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The Church of St John the Baptist dominates the centre of Sveti Ivan Zelina with its massive bell tower and valuable Baroque furnishings.
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Things to do
Use a short walk through Martinska Ves to see the parish manor and the village streets continuing toward central Vrbovec. For a more substantial heritage visit, proceed into Vrbovec, where the Zrinski Tower preserves the only surviving section of the former medieval fortress. Cyclists can use Martinska Ves to explore the working agricultural landscape around Vrbovec, included in the eastern section of Zagreb County’s recreational cycling network. The outing can finish at Vrbovec railway station, allowing riders to continue by train toward Dugo Selo, Zagreb or Križevci under the current HŽPP timetable.
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Getting there and around
Martinska Ves stands beside the D41 state road and is directly connected with Vrbovec, so arriving by car or bicycle is simpler than relying on local public transport. The settlement has no railway station of its own; the nearest is Vrbovec station on the Zagreb–Dugo Selo–Križevci corridor. HŽPP’s 2025/2026 timetable applies until 12 December 2026, with several amendments introduced during 2026 because of operating changes and engineering works. Rail passengers from Martinska Ves must therefore first reach Vrbovec station and check the current service before departure, particularly for journeys toward Dugo Selo and Zagreb.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the Martinska Ves near Sisak?
No; Q241161 identifies Martinska Ves within the Town of Vrbovec in Zagreb County.
How many residents did Martinska Ves have in 2021?
The 2021 census recorded 451 residents in Martinska Ves near Vrbovec.
Where is the nearest railway station?
The nearest station is in Vrbovec, on the rail corridor toward Dugo Selo, Zagreb and Križevci.
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Photo credits: Martinska Ves, Savska Cesta, Naselje Stjepana Radića, Pirakovec, Topolovec — Eranyo (CC BY 3.0) · Celine, Luka, Cerje, Gaj — hr:User:Euroman (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Vrbovec — Euroman at Croatian Wikipedia (Public domain) · Verbovec várkastélya — The original uploader was Euroman at Croatian Wikipedia. (Public domain) · Crkva sv. Brcka u Brckovljanima — Roberta F. (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Chapel of the Holy Cross/Heart of Jesus, Zagreb — Baltabar (CC0) · Crkva sv. Ivana Krstitelja u Sv. Ivanu Zelini — Suradnik13 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Book Me Apartman — Natalija Kirša (courtesy of the property owner) · Kuća za odmor Green Zen — IVICA ŠKRINJARIĆ (courtesy of the property owner) · Osijek — Rp031 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Vukovar — Bybbisch94, Christian Gebhardt (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Stubičke Toplice — MOs810 (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Slavonski Brod — Petar Milošević (CC BY-SA 4.0)