Varazdin Travel Guide

  Varazdin (Croatia)
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  • Franciscan Church (Varaždin, Croatia)
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Pro

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  Historic buildings, easy life, street culture 


Con

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  nightlife 


In a nutshell

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  Pretty, well kept city 

 

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Things to Do  

The Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist

The Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist, Varazdin

 Redang Says:  Franjevaèka Crkva or The Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist was built on the site of a medieval church of Knights Hospitallers. The tower, 54,5 m. of heith, was erected in 1.641, and it's the tallest of the city. 

Arboretum Opeka in Vinica

Arboretum Opeka in Vinica, Varazdin

 picek Says:  Arboretum Opeka is large and scenic park in English landscape style at the edge of village Vinica, near Varazdin. It is famous for its collection of variety of coniferous trees (like Thuja, Taxodium, Taxus...) - some of them grew into remarkable size - and wonderful... 

cemetery - Gradsko groblje

cemetery - Gradsko groblje, Varazdin

 picek Says:  Fist burials at Varazdin cemetery (Varazdinsko groblje) date back to 1773 and it was long time an ordinary place untill Herman Haller had an idea to make it more beautiful and park-like with large trees and alleys for citizens to stroll through. He had supervised its... 

Gregory of Nin stutue

Gregory of Nin stutue, Varazdin

 cro_gavran Says:  The staute of the Gregory of Nin (Grgur Ninski) is replica of the same statue in Split made by world known Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic.Gregory of Nin was a 10th-century bishop that strongly opposed the Pope and official circles of the Church and introduced the Croatian... 

Chatedrale

Chatedrale, Varazdin

 cro_gavran Says:  Varazdin chatedrale is one of the most important early barok chatedrale in Croatia. The building of the chatedrale started 1642. It is situated in the centre of the city, and gives wonderful place to visit if you come to this city. Especially if you go to see interior of the... 

Town hall

Town hall, Varazdin

 IvaT Says:  The town hall of Varazdin is one of the oldest town halls in Europe (1523.). It was built in gothic style, after big fire (1776.) rebuilt in renaissance style followed by baroque style and todays it is in classicist style. If you come in right tme, you can se a... 

The Church of St. Florian

The Church of St. Florian, Varazdin

 croisbeauty Says:  Due to frequent fires, inhabitants of Varaždin built a votive church of St. Florian in 1669. As probably known, in christian belive Saint Florian is protector against the fire.Today's appearance of the church dates from the Rococo restoration in 1777. 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

Zalogajcek: vegetarian in Varazdin

Zalogajcek: vegetarian in Varazdin, Varazdin

 picek Says:  I've tried that restaurant last saturday, it was still warm and sunny and we had splendid stroll through Varazdin streets that afternoon in September. We wanted to try some vegetarian food in city and a restaurant which was opened a year ago, Zalogajcek, seemed to sound like... 

"Grenadir": Gostionica

"Grenadir": Gostionica, Varazdin

 croisbeauty Says:  Gostionica (guesthouse) "Grenadir" is situated next to the Palace of Sermage family, in the old core of the town. It offers traditional local dishes at a very reasonable prices. The restaurant is very clean and offers good service. Gostionica means "trattoria", "gasthaus"... 

"Golden Goose" don't remember the name in Croatian: Give the Golden Goose a try!!

"Golden Goose" don't remember the name in Croatian: Give the Golden Goose a try!!, Varazdin

 rfresno Says:  I must admit this is place is really worth it. Ask for the exact address at the tourism information office, they adviced us to eat there. The staff were really kind and helpful and the food was delicious. Sorry for vegetarians, but this is the definite place to have some... 

Transportation  

By Car: How Far/How Long...?

By Car: How Far/How Long...?, Varazdin

 Redang Says:  Some road distances to Varaždin from:- Salzburg (Austria): 414 kms.- Ljubljana (Slovenia): 183 kms.- Riga (Latvia): 1.665 kms.- Brussels (Belgium): 1.236 kms.- Madrid (Spain): 2.227 kms.Checking the website, you’ll find more road distances together with the driving times and... 

Varazdin to Zagreb Airport by bus

Varazdin to Zagreb Airport by bus, Varazdin

 Marusevec Says:  Nov 2008 - Varazdin runs buses to Zagreb every hour or so for 69k one way. It takes about 90 minutes to Zagreb central bus stn. The airport bus leaves the Central bus Stn every 30 minutes on the hour and half-hour for 30k. AP Bus service has an English speaker to help you. 

Local Customs  

The Skyscraper?

The Skyscraper?, Varazdin

 diocletianvs Says:  Well, to be honest: there is nothing special about this building. But if Mr. Nobody deserves to be mentioned then this building deserves to be mentioned as well. Because no town is complete without a "skyscraper", and no page of me is complete without one either ;)So, this... 

Mr. Nobody's House

Mr. Nobody's House, Varazdin

 diocletianvs Says:  There are all kinds of historic persons who are commemorated on plaques in our towns. But this one is rather unique. The plaque is placed on one small and insignificant one-story building and says: "Mr. Nobody lived in this house in the 16th century. He is known for having... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Marusevec castle

Marusevec castle, Varazdin

 diocletianvs Says:  Marusevec is another castle near Varazdin, close to Opeka castle and arboretum. It was a Rennaissance castle enlarged and redesigned by count Schlippenbach in the 19th century when a neo-Gothic tower was added. Today the castle is returned to its old owners, the Pongratz... 

Statue of Grgur Ninski/Gregory of Nin Statue

Statue of Grgur Ninski/Gregory of Nin Statue, Varazdin

 Redang Says:  There is another one in Split (see the tip), and I think this is less impossing, maybe because it's smaller, maybe because I saw the one in Split first, but I like this one anyway.Where: Franjevački Trg, in front of the Franciscan Church. 

Stari grad - the Castle

Stari grad - the Castle, Varazdin

 croisbeauty Says:  Take a tour around the castle, by so-called Strosmayerovo šetalište, and your effort will be awarded by the magnificent view, showing you castle in all of its aspects. But not only, the path is situated on the top of the rampart, approx. 20 meters from the ground, and you... 

Stari grad - the Castle

Stari grad - the Castle, Varazdin

 croisbeauty Says:  The castle was built and rebuilt from 15th to 17th century in order to provide the better protection of the city.Nowadays it houses the Historic Museum of the town and its region. It is open for the public every day, except for the Sunday. 

Favorites  

The Weather in Varaždin

The Weather in Varaždin, Varazdin

 Redang Says:  Don't forget to check the Weather before the visit. Two links:- First.- Second. 

General Info

General Info, Varazdin

 Redang Says:  Tourism Offices:* Tourist board: Varazdin Address: Ivana Padovca 342000 Varaždin - Tel.: (+385) (0)42 21 09 87 - Fax: (+385) (0)42 210 985 - Internet: www.tourism-varazdin.hr- E. mail: tzg-varazdina@vz.t-com.hr* County Tourist Board: Varazdin Address: Franjevacki trg 742000... 

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 Varazdin - Varazdin is a small baroque town in Croatia (central Europe). It has about 50000 citizen. People usually call it "Small Vienna". It is problably the most beautiful continental town in Croatia. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi I'm trying to get to Varazdin from Pristina, Kosovo on 13 June for Radar Festival. Is anybody else going from Kosovo? Anyone... 

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A: Perhaps flying? I read the news that Croatia Airlines will inaugurate direct flight Pristina – Zagreb starting mid June. http://www.croatiaairlines.com Since it... 

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The Pearl of Northern Croatia

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 Dubrovnik is often called Pearl of the Adriatic, and I am convinced that Varazdin definitely deserves to be called the Pearl of the Northern Croatia. It was Croatian capital in the 18th century, and... 

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VARAZDIN - The Baroque city

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 Varazdin is called the Baroque city, the impressive Old Town, the luxurious churches, town manor houses, and particularly the Varazdin Cemetery amaze visitors withe their artistic range and cultural... 

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Varazdin, city of the north

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 Our friend Zdenka, beautiful host that she is, took us to Varazdin, telling us that we should go to see one of the best towns in the northern region of Croatia. So here we are in the town center,... 

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Varaždin

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 It is also called "the Baroque City". Maybe it's an "off the beaten path" destination, but I think that it deserves a visit, some very interesting buildings in the city. 

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Varazdin

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 Varazdin is a small baroque town in Croatia (central Europe). It has about 50000 citizen. People usually call it "Small Vienna". It is problably the most beautiful continental town in Croatia. 

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