Det bästa av Varazdin

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.

Varaždin Essentials – Karta

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Palača Patačić

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

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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.

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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.

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D

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.

E

Palača Erdödy

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

F

Palača Drašković

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

G

Palača Keglević

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

H

Palača Sermage

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

I

Palača Herzer

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

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J

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.

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Hrvatsko narodno kazalište u Varaždinu

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

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Kapucinska crkva

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

M

Dvorac Leitner

A historic manor house and estate representing regional country architecture.

N

Gradska tržnica Varaždin

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

O

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.

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