The city of Lepoglava at all times has been the cradle of science, art and culture. It was first mentioned in 1399, and a year later Herman of Celje was founded the famous monastery of St. Paul. In 1582, on the territory of the monastery was opened the first public secondary school in Croatia. In 1656 here begins the study of philosophy and theology, and later, in 1674, the school gets the status of a higher educational institution.

By the decree of Joseph II in 1786, the University was disbanded and the professors expelled from the city. Culture and scientific life of the city slowly disappearing. In 1854, the University was converted into a prison.

Of the attractions Lepoglava will be interesting to look at the Church of St. Mary. Its construction began in the 1400 years since the advent of a monk-scientists. During the Turkish invasions, the Church was repeatedly destroyed and then rebuilt. The last large-scale reconstruction of the Church took place in the XVII century, now it has the appearance of Gothic Baroque churches. The interior of the Church includes carved wooden furniture, altars and frescoes in the Baroque style. The Church organ was created by the famous master Pavel Ivanovich in 1737, and later recovered by Ivan Aniccam from Celje.

The chapel of St. Ivan Gorica was built in the XVII century, it was later reconstructed in the Baroque style and consecrated in honor of St. John. The walls of the chapel are decorated with paintings of the famous artist Ivan Ranger. Another chapel, painted by his brush, is the chapel of St. George, built in 1749. This work of Ranger recognized as a masterpiece. The center of the painting is the image of Saint George defeating a dragon. Other frescoes of Ranger at St George's chapel inspired by images from Greek mythology, it relates to the image of the goddess Flora and the celebration of life - motives, not typical for the time of Ranger. According to the legend, it was in this chapel the artist wanted to be buried.