This tour offers an exploration of one of the Croatian prime center of culture and a hidden gem - Varazdin.
Beautiful historic town Varazdin is situated in the Northern Croatian valley surrounded with the hills of Zagorje and the Drava river and its forests, only an hour drive from Zagreb, near the border with Hungary and Slovenia.
Its history goes back to medieval times when it thrived as a merchant center. During the 18th century it was the capital of Croatia, and a popular center for nobility and aristocracy to exhibit luxury through their palaces and the popular architectural styles of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. It is a town of gorgeous Central European architectural styles, reminiscent of charming Austrian towns. On this tour we will thoroughly explore the city center in order to truly feel and understand Varazdin, its history, but also its present.
People are often enchanted by the beauty of Varazdin and are glad to have made the choice to have come and visit it.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Castle (Stari Grad), Strossmayerovo setaliste 7, Varazdin 42000 Croatia
One of the highlight of the city.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Ursuline Church of the Birth of Christ, Varazdin Croatia
Located on a nice crafts square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sermage Palace, Trg Miljenka Stancica 3, Varazdin 42000 Croatia
Beautiful 18th century palace on one of the best spots in Varazdin.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Patacic Palace Varazdin, Franjevacki Trg, Varazdin Croatia
Another nice 18th century palace famous for its 'erker'
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Varazdinska Katedrala Uznesenja Blazene Djevice Marije Na Nebo, Pavlinska ul. 4, Varazdin 42000 Croatia
Located strategically near the main square
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Varazdin Cemetery, Vodovodna ul. 1, Varazdin 42000 Croatia
One of the most significant cemeteries in Europe (visit optional)
Duration: 30 minutes