Shrine in Marija Bistrica became the national shrine in 1715 when the Croatian parliament built a big votive altar at the church in Marija Bistrica. As Marian devotions grew and many prayers got answered by seeking intercession of Saint Mary of Bistrica, the shrine’s church became tight and too small so Bistrica’s parish priest Juraj Žerjavić had the church and the parish house with arcades extended and reconstructed following the designs of architect Friedrich von Schmidt and his student Hermann Bollé. The new church was built in Neo-Renaissance style.

Located in what was once a monastery in the village of Susch, Muzeum Susch is a place devoted to exhibiting pieces of art coming from different times, experimental presentations and performances. Most of their lineup changes in accordance with their events, but there are permanent installations such as Monika Sosnowska's "Stairs", a structure made of steel weighing one tonne and measuring 14 metres in height.

In March/April, Bornos lights up with the intense Passion of Christ festival.