Mura

Mura

Mura provides a peaceful landscape that feels like a calm ocean of sunflower fields and river wetlands. Drive to the banks of the Mura to find the last floating watermills and take a traditional ferry across the current at the Island of **Love**. The roads here are straight and easy, leading you through the volcanic hills of **Goričko** where the largest castle in the land sits with 365 rooms. This is the land of the white stork, and you will see their massive nests on almost every chimney in the quiet villages. You can stop at a pottery workshop in **Filovci** to see black ceramics being fired in traditional wood burning kilns. The horizon is wide and the sunsets over the plains are incredibly colorful. Making it a perfect region for a stress free cruise through the countryside. Look for the famous **Prekmurska gibanica**, a heavy eight layered cake with poppy seeds, walnuts and apples. The local inns also serve rich **bograč** goulash, a meat stew cooked in a traditional cauldron. Mura is a quiet and soulful region that rewards those who take the time to explore its hidden corners and thermal springs.

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History of Mura

The far eastern plains of the Mura region were once part of the ancient **Pannonian Sea** and the soft sandy soil still reflects that prehistoric aquatic past. For centuries the river Mura acted as a shifting border between empires where storks nested on the chimneys of border guards. The people here developed a unique lifestyle centered on the river with floating watermills that could move with the changing currents to grind grain. While the rest of the country was influenced by Mediterranean or Alpine cultures this region was shaped by the vast Pannonian plains and the proximity of the Hungarian crown. This resulted in a distinct architecture of long white houses with thatched roofs and a culinary tradition focused on rich spices and layered cakes. Volcanic activity millions of years ago left behind a legacy of thermal springs which have been used for healing since ancient times. The local nobility left behind massive fortresses like the castle in **Goričko** which was designed with a room for every day of the year. During the twentieth century the region became a center for artisan crafts like black pottery and weaving which are still practiced in small village workshops. It is a land of wide horizons and a peaceful pace of life that feels connected to the earth.
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