Municipality of Nova Kapela: Hotels and Places

The Municipality of Nova Kapela in Croatia’s Brod-Posavina County comprises several places with distinct character. Nova Kapela is known for its historic churches and an archaeological site; Stara Kapela offers trails and village culture. If you are looking for a hotel, check the exact location rather than assuming all destinations are in a single town center.

Quick facts about the municipality

• The Church of St. Luke in Srednji Lipovac dates from 1275 and is described as the municipality’s oldest original cultural heritage site.
• The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Nova Kapela was built in the 18th century.
• A site belonging to the Sopot culture was identified at Ravnjaš in Nova Kapela.
• The trail in Stara Kapela describes around 120 plant species in Croatian and Latin.
• The eco-ethno village of Stara Kapela includes a weaving museum.

History in the individual places

St. Luke’s Church is in Srednji Lipovac, not in the center of Nova Kapela. Its date of 1275 and designation as the oldest original cultural heritage site apply to the entire municipality. In Nova Kapela itself, the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary dates from the 18th century. The All Saints’ Cemetery Chapel is described as the mausoleum of Aleksandar Seitz. Current rules should be checked before visiting church interiors.

The Ravnjaš archaeological site is classified as immovable cultural heritage under designation Z-3877. Research there identified a large site belonging to the Sopot culture. Its protected status and research findings make it historically significant, but do not establish that there is a freely accessible excavation or a museum at the site.

Stara Kapela: trails and crafts

A trail in Stara Kapela has six rest stops with solid oak tables and benches. Along the way, around 120 plant species are labeled in two languages. Additional signs describe birds, wild animals, and local mushrooms. Information about edible and inedible mushrooms is no substitute for expert identification of finds you collect yourself. Check the length, trail conditions, and current access before setting out on a hike.

The eco-ethno village lists a weaving museum and an equipped weaving workshop. A fishpond and two traditional restaurants are mentioned in tourist information; their current operation should be confirmed separately. These facilities are in Stara Kapela and should not be confused with offerings in the town of Nova Kapela when choosing accommodation.

Getting there and accommodation

A main railway line runs for seven kilometers through the municipality; a branch near Nova Kapela heads toward Pleternica. The route alone does not confirm that there are suitable train stops or schedules. Compare a specific hotel address with your preferred destination and check current transport connections, price, and availability. A separate local overview is available for Nova Kapela. The Brod-Posavina County provides the broader regional context.