The time machine takes you to the distant past!! Explore the oldest ethnic village and original houses with thatched roofs, filled with old traditions and furniture from the begining of the 19th century! The central region of Croatia is an underrated part of the world where adventure and beauty await. A day trip from Zagreb allows you to explore more of the country many people don't see... like this beautiful old etno village and Tito's birthplace! Nestled in the Sutla River valley near the Slovenian border, the VILLAGE OF KUMROVEC has been transformed into an OPEN-AIR ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM. A re-creation of a 19th-century village, the Staro Selo Museum features 40 RESTORED HOUSES AND BARNS made of pressed earth and wood. The village was also the BIRTHPLACE of JOSIP BROZ TITO, the former president of Yugoslavia. His house is now a museum containing original furniture, letters from foreign leaders and memorabilia, with a life-sized bronze sculpture outside. Immerse yourself in the history of the ancient town of Kumrovec! Take advantage of a flexible itinerary and undivided attention from your private guide as you explore the town and home to the founder of communist Yugoslavia!