Municipality of Lekenik
Lekenik is a village and a municipality in central Croatia, located between Sisak and Velika Gorica in the lowland region of Turopolje. Norman Jewison chose Lekenik to represent Anatevka for the 1971 film Fiddler on the Roof, after visiting other sites in Austria, Canada, and Romania.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Poljana Lekenička and Pešćenica.
Pešćenica
Village
Pešćenica is a village in Croatia. Pešćenica is situated 4 km northwest of Municipality of Lekenik.
Municipality of Lekenik
- Also known as: “Opcina Lekenik”
- Location: Sisak-Moslavina County, Croatia, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
45.585° or 45° 35′ 6″ north
Longitude
16.21° or 16° 12′ 36″ east
Population
5,340
Elevation
100 metres (328 feet)
Open location code
8FQRH6M6+X2
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In Other Languages
“Municipality of Lekenik” goes by many names.
- Croatian: “Lekenik”
- Croatian: “Općina Lekenik”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Lekenik Erdedski and Sever.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Lekenik and Pešćenica.
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