Tourist guide Varaždin, Croatia

Varaždin is a city and the center of the Varaždin County in Croatia. It is located in the north of Croatia, on the right bank of the Drava river and it has about 50,000 residents. According to archaeological findings, the city area was inhabited in Roman times, as evidenced by the names of the two currently existing street - Via Militum and Via Petovia. It was first mentioned in the 12th century when it became a free royal city. After the termination of the Turkish attacks and threats, the city rapidly grew and experienced raid development in the 17th and 18th centuries, and from 1767. to 1776. was briefly the Croatian capital. In this short time was built numerous palaces and public buildings that have been preserved until today and that gave it a real feature of baroque city. The biggest attraction of Varaždin is the fortress known as Old Town from the 12th century, which was later rebuilt many times and in which it is located Varaždin Municipal Museum. The city has many beautiful palaces, churches, and monasteries all mostly built in the baroque style. In addition to Zagreb, Varaždin is the most important cultural center of northwestern Croatia, and one of the famous cultural events that take place are Baroque Nights, Špancirfest, Trash Film Festival. In the immediate vicinity of Varaždin are waiting for you a dozen castles, museums, collections, churches, and religious heritage, valuable archaeological sites, vineyards, hunting farms, traditional crafts The weekend could be the perfect time for those who want to discover and enjoy one of the most beautiful Croatian cities Search for private accommodation that suits you, and kind hosts will be happy to share with you all information about Varaždin Apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Varaždin, cheaper up to 40% Welcome to Varaždin!