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The first written reference to Varaždin, whose historical name is Garestin, was on 20 August 1181, when King Béla III mentioned the nearby thermal springs (Varaždinske Toplice) in a legal document. [7] Varaždin was declared a free royal borough in 1209 by the Hungarian King Andrew II. The town became the economic and military centre of ...
The first written reference to Varaždin was in 1181, when the nearby thermal springs Varaždinske Toplice were mentioned by King Bela III in a legal document. In 1209 Varaždin was declared a free royal borough by the Croatian-Hungarian King Andrew II which allowed it to develop into the economic and military centre of northern Croatia.
On the 25th April 1776 the big fire destroyed almost 80% of all buildings and houses in Varaždin, so the administration moves back to Zagreb. The story behind the fire is about a boy, whose tobacco burned the hay and the fire soon spread outside the city walls. The fire harried for three days and demolished the town. It is rebuild and expanded ...
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Explore Stari Grad
Varazdin’s beautiful castle is known as Stari Grad, or Old Town, because at one time it contained the entire town within its sturdy defensive walls. The stone structure dates to the 12th century, but in the 16th century it was transformed into a Wasserburg, with walls and a moat and drawbridge. Still later, the fortress became a noble residence, a beautiful Baroque castle. The castle is superbly preserved, and today houses the Varaždin City Museum. It is located in the northwest corner of the...
Stroll the Varazdin Cemetery
The Varazdin Cemetery is located a good 15-minute walk from the castle and the historical center. But it is a pleasant walk along a quiet part of the city, and the beautiful cemetery is definitely worth the effort. With thoughtfully designed gardens, including mature trees, flowering shrubs, and topiary, and numerous niches and arbors holding sculptures, the cemetery is a pleasure to stroll. It is considered one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Europe. Although the cemetery has been in exi...
Admire Sermage Palace
Arguably the most striking facade in all of Varazdin is the Rococo exterior of the Sermage Palace, adorned with bright orange medallions against a white background. Located in Trg Miljenko Stančić, quite near the castle, the palace houses an art museum. Originally built in the 17th century, the palace came into the possession of the Sermage family in the middle of the 18th century. They were responsible for the current Rococo style of the palace. Inside, art lovers can enjoy two permanent exh...
If you have your own car, you may want to also visit two castles that are located not too far away: Trakošćan Castle, and Veliki Tabor. Both castles are picturesque, and have rich histories to boot. Trakoscan Castle dates back to the 13th century. It changed hands many times, and in the 16th century, it was gifted to Juraj Drašković, a Croatian nob...
If you have a car, you can drive to Varazdin by the E65 highway. The distance from Zagreb to Varazdin is about 54 miles, and you can expect to drive it in about an hour in normal traffic. If you wish to visit Varazdin using public transport, you can take the bus from the main bus station in Zagreb. There are multiple departures in both directions e...
You can walk everywhere in the historic center of Varazdin, or rent a bike. We walked all over town and also walked to the cemetery, which is about 15 minutes on foot from the castle in Varazdin.
We visited Varazdin on a day trip from Zagreb, but there is plenty to see and do and we would have loved to spend a night in the town and enjoy the squares in the late evening and night. Arbia Dorka Heritage Palace is a 4-star bed and breakfast. The location is right by a park, and close to the historic center. Rooms are spacious and come with air-...
The shoulder season months of May and September are ideal for a visit to Varazdin. You’ll encounter fewer crowds and nice weather for the most part. We visited in late May and found the town pleasantly uncrowded, except for a couple of school groups. Summer offers the warmest weather, but it is also the time when the historic center sees the larges...
Feb 29, 2024 · Explore Varaždin Cathedral. The city’s cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is a beautiful pastel pink, a Baroque cathedral dating back to the 17th century. Located in the city’s center, the church is magnificent, and the inside is decorated in the most opulent ways.
Varaždin is the city of baroque, young people, music, flowers and bicycles. „Little Vienna“ with rich natural legacy interwoven in parks, a must see destination, located in the North of Croatia on the southern bank of the River Drava. With 46.946 inhabitants and the average annual temperature of 10°C, the city of Varaždin is one of the ...
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The status of a free royal city enabled the accelerated economic and social development of Varaždin throughout the Middle Ages. Its importance was confirmed in the middle of the 18th century, more precisely in 1756, when it became the seat of the ‘Ban’ Franjo Nadasdy, who brought together the political, economic and cultural elite of the Croatian Kingdom.
