Varaždin, Croatia
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About Varaždin
peacock
the county palace
bicycles
City parks
There is a few parks in the city. The most famous one is The Walkway of Vatroslav Jagić.
City squares
Varaždin, like any othere city has the main square. That square is called King Tomislav’s square. People of Varaždin call it Korzo. The city hall is located on Korzo.
After it was remodelled and modernised, the Kapucinski square became the place for many important events. Concerts, the New Year Eve’s celebrations, farmers market and dealers fair all take place on the Kapucinski square. In the Summer, children can play in the sand that’s placed on the square in the form of the fake beach.
There are wooden houses on the Square of traditional crafts in which you can buy honey products, hats, weaving products and souvenirs.
King Tomislav’s square (Korzo)
It’s the main city square
Kapucinski square
Place for many important events
Square of traditional crafts
You can purchase souvenirs here.
Museums
City museum of Varaždin is located on several locations.
One of the locations is the castle called Old Town. There’s a permanent exhibition in it, cultural-historical department.
In the Hercer palace there is the World of Insects.
In the Sermage palace there is The gallery of old and new artisans.
Old town
The castle
The world of insects
The collection of insects and herbs
The gallery of old and new artisans
The exhibition of famous artists
Museum of Croatian fire department in Varaždin
The city library and readerly "Metel Ožegović" Varaždin
The city library is located on three different locations. The ‘adult’ department is located in the building of Croatian national theatre. The department for children and young is located Bedeković Manor. You can borrow books in Banfica branch of the library.
Bedeković Manor
Department for children and young
The building of Croatian national theatre
Department for adults
Cultural monuments
Croatian national theatre in Varaždin has a long tradition. Many plays and concerts are preformed there.
The cemetery of Varaždin is one of the most beautiful ones in Europe. It’s a member of The club of monumental cementries of Europe and a lot of tourists come and visit it.
Varaždin is the city in which the angels sleep. Next to Franjevačka church there is an angel nest and a little bit further in Kranjčevićeva street there is the Museum of angels.
Croatian national theatre (HNK)
HNK building in Varaždin - Hermann Helmer's first theater project. The theater building was built in 1873.
The cemetery of Varaždin
The angel’s nest
Varaždin is a city of angels. Right next to the Franciscan Church, angels sleep.