Varaždín

Varaždin Essentials

Varaždin, the former capital of Croatia, is a preserved example of Central European Baroque urbanism. The city's core features a dense collection of aristocratic palaces, including the Patačić, Erdödy, and Drašković residences, alongside significant religious structures like the 17th-century Cathedral and the Ursuline Church. Its historic center is defined by the 16th-century Town Hall and the grand Croatian National Theatre, reflecting the city’s cultural and political prominence during the 18th century.

Palača Patačić

Rococo palace located on Franjevački trg, known for its ornate facade and historic role as a social hub in the 18th century.

Cathedral of St. Mary to Heaven Ascended

The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary also called Varaždin Cathedral It is a Catholic church located in Varaždin, Croatia.

Palača Varaždinske županije

The County Palace was rebuilt in late Baroque style after the great fire of 1776 and serves as the administrative seat of Varaždin County.

Crkva sv. Nikole

Parish church dedicated to the city's patron saint, featuring a mix of Gothic foundations and Baroque reconstruction with a prominent bell tower.

Palača Erdödy

18th-century Baroque palace once owned by the influential Erdödy noble family, characterized by its late-Baroque architectural elements.

Palača Drašković

Former residence of the Drašković family that served as the seat of the Croatian Parliament (Sabor) during the 18th century.

Palača Keglević

A Baroque palace built in the mid-18th century, featuring a distinctive facade typical of the city's aristocratic architecture.

Palača Sermage

Rococo palace housing the Old and Contemporary Masters Gallery, notable for its orange facade and decorative ironwork.

Palača Herzer

Late 18th-century classical palace housing the Entomological Department of the Varaždin City Museum.

Varaždin Town Hall

One of the oldest town halls in Europe, featuring a clock tower and a mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles.

Hrvatsko narodno kazalište u Varaždinu

Neo-Renaissance theater designed by Viennese architect Hermann Helmer and opened in 1873.

Kapucinska crkva

18th-century Capuchin church and monastery known for its simple Baroque facade and historic library.

Dvorac Leitner

A historic manor house and estate representing regional country architecture.

Gradska tržnica Varaždin

Traditional open-air and covered market where local producers sell seasonal food and regional specialties.

Ursuline Church of the Birth of Christ

Baroque church built in the early 18th century, recognizable by its bright pink facade and slender bell tower.