Pribislavec
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Pribislavec is a village and a municipality in Međimurje County, in northern Croatia
. It is located just outside Čakovec
, the seat and largest city of Međimurje County, with its western-most part basically connected with the city's eastern-most part.
During the 2001 census, the village was populated by 2,929 people and was at the time part of the City of Čakovec, i.e. the city's wider area, which is an entity equivalent to municipalities. In October 2001, the village became a separate municipality.
of Slavic origin. In 1870, count
Juraj Feštetić built a large castle in Neo-Gothic style in the village. The castle now serves as the local elementary school
.
. The club won the Međimurje County First League in 2010 and were promoted to the Croatian Fourth League.
Pribislavec Airfield is a small sports airfield located between Pribislavec and Belica. It has one grassy runway and is mostly used by light aircraft
and gliders
. There is also an annual air show
at the airfield in August. A kart
circuit is also located between Pribislavec and Belica, next to the airfield.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
. It is located just outside Čakovec
Cakovec
Čakovec is a city in northern Croatia, located around 90 kilometres north of Zagreb, the Croatian capital. Čakovec is both the county seat and largest city of Međimurje County, the northernmost, smallest and most densely populated Croatian county.-Population:...
, the seat and largest city of Međimurje County, with its western-most part basically connected with the city's eastern-most part.
During the 2001 census, the village was populated by 2,929 people and was at the time part of the City of Čakovec, i.e. the city's wider area, which is an entity equivalent to municipalities. In October 2001, the village became a separate municipality.
History
Pribislavec is first mentioned in the 14th century. Its name is derived from personal name PribislavPribislav
Pribislav Henry was a Christian prince and the last ruler of the Slavic Hevelli tribe in the Northern March of Brandenburg. During Pribislav's reign, in which he cultivated close connections with the German nobility, the Holy Roman Empire re-affirmed Christian government in the Hevelli region...
of Slavic origin. In 1870, count
Count
A count or countess is an aristocratic nobleman in European countries. The word count came into English from the French comte, itself from Latin comes—in its accusative comitem—meaning "companion", and later "companion of the emperor, delegate of the emperor". The adjective form of the word is...
Juraj Feštetić built a large castle in Neo-Gothic style in the village. The castle now serves as the local elementary school
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
.
Sports
Pribislavec has an own football club, NK Polet Pribislavec, whose home ground is located in the western part of the village. It has a capacity of around 1,000 and is equipped with floodlightingFloodlights (sport)
Floodlights are broad-beamed, high-intensity artificial lights often used to illuminate outdoor playing fields while an outdoor sports event is being held during low-light conditions....
. The club won the Međimurje County First League in 2010 and were promoted to the Croatian Fourth League.
Pribislavec Airfield is a small sports airfield located between Pribislavec and Belica. It has one grassy runway and is mostly used by light aircraft
Light aircraft
A light aircraft is an aircraft that has a maximum gross take-off weight of or less.Many aircraft used commercially for freight, sightseeing, photography and scheduled flights are light aircraft.Examples of light aircraft include:...
and gliders
Glider (sailplane)
A glider or sailplane is a type of glider aircraft used in the sport of gliding. Some gliders, known as motor gliders are used for gliding and soaring as well, but have engines which can, in some cases, be used for take-off or for extending a flight...
. There is also an annual air show
Air show
An air show is an event at which aviators display their flying skills and the capabilities of their aircraft to spectators in aerobatics. Air shows without aerobatic displays, having only aircraft displayed parked on the ground, are called "static air shows"....
at the airfield in August. A kart
Kart racing
Kart racing or karting is a variant of open-wheel motorsport with small, open, four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts, or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. They are usually raced on scaled-down circuits...
circuit is also located between Pribislavec and Belica, next to the airfield.