Samobor graveyard

Samobor

The Samobor graveyard lies on a hill above the parish church and was opened in the 19th century. A wide walkway leads from the main gate of the graveyard to a large cross. A few steps to the right from the cross is the grave of Croatian writer Ivan Perkovac (1826-1871). A Croatian lady with a laurel wreath in hand leans against a sarcophagus with a cross. The sculpture is an allegorical representation of the “Homeland”. It was sculpted from white marble and is the work of academic sculptor Ivan Rendić. It was erected in 1875. Many other deserving Samobor citizens are buried at the Samobor cemetery: Josip Milković (bronze relief by sculptor Stević); Fran Hrčić (bronze bust on the grave by sculptor Vanja Radauš); Ferdo Livadić (bronze bust, the work of sculptor Ferdo Ivanščak); Milan Zjalić (bronze relief by sculptor D. Hotka), etc.