Varaždin County is situated almost in the heart of densly inhabited and naturaly wealthy Middle Europe. In a contact with Pannonia and at the very edges of the Alps, it breathes in the centuries-old atmosphere of the Austrian-Hungarian rich historical and cultural inheritance of the Croatian nation. This distinctive area of north-western part Croatia exudes with baroque glare, music, art and preserved natural wealths, perferctly for rest and recreation for every well-meaning traveler. In short, it is a piece of the old Continent that cannot stay unnoticed.
Tamely surrounding of Varaždin is a cradle, worth of this baroque town. Preserved green landscapes, the Drava River, mountain Ivanšćica, hills, fields or lakes are perfect places for a walk and recreation, but also a place of the highbred game that since ancient times attracts and is favorite destination of European hunters.
At picturesque area, where the wealthy Pannonian Valley crosses into green hillsides and forests, people have found their place under the sun on a space of contemporary towns and villages of the Varaždin County, of which Varaždin - the baroque residence of Croatia - most certainly stands out.
Among many middle-European towns, Varaždin is not only one of the most beautiful and the oldest, but also one of the most distinctive of Croatian towns, with clearly shaped identity - town of baroque, music and flowers. It has been created for more then 8 centuries by standars of its citizens, town with rich tradition, inspiration for many artists, formal capital and residence of ban (noble and executive authority in Croatia until the 20th century) and Croatian Sabor (Parliament), today is cultural and economical centre of the Varaždin County. People of Varaždin proudly keep their wealths in gallery and museum collections, where the time seems to be stopped, but taking the walk through its ancient centre, you will feel its true pace, charme and joy of life - beautyness of ancient baroque architecture, warmth of lovely squares, streets and parks, hospitality of its inhabitants, and diversity of gastronomical offer. All of this, not without the reason, are characteristics of Croatian "small Vienna".
Come to Varaždin and take a picture you will never forget!
Interesting closer and wider surrounding of the County capital is a true challenge - from Ludbreg sanctuary, thermal waters of Varaždinske Toplice, to many old churches, parks, castles and manors, in which great number of Croatian nobles and owners of large lived luxuriously. The Castle Trakošćan, the pearl of Croatian Zagorje, will take your breath away, not only because of its preserved condition and museum collection, but also because of its surroundings and the lake in which is reflected.
If you decide to visit Ludbreg - town of marvels and legends, take a short break at the centre of the world (Centrum Mundi) and visit the unique Sanctuary of the Most Holy Blood of Christ, one of the rare in christian world, established by decree of the Holy Father, that has been celebrated in the Ludbreg sanctuary since the year 1411.
Varaždinske Toplice are the oldest thermal spa and sanitarium in Croatia. Founded on a natural thermal spring, it is a place where people live and heal themselves through all cultural epoches. The ancient Romans named the village with AQUAE IASSAE, and left for our inheritance the archeological site, but also rich health resort. If you are seeking for rest for your soul and your body, this spa resort is a right place for you!
If you are round-tripping the County, don't miss to visit Lepoglava. It is the town of first Croatian university and a cradle of Croatian Pavlini (white friars), whose abby has a 600 year old history, and works of art preserved in the church and abby represent masterpieces of Croatian baroque culture. The best known murals of the friar Ivan Ranger are still decorating walls of churches around Lepoglava. One more thing, if you visit Lepoglava, don't leave without the unique Croatian souvenir - far known Lepoglava lace into which is by hands of local women weaved all the love and inheritance of this area.
Actually, this region will fulfill every visitor. If you want to enjoy in peace of Varaždin pearl of garden architecture, visit one of the most beautiful town cemetaries in Europe, or do you enjoy walking through the corridors of rare and exotic trees and plants? In that case, the Arboretum Opeka, not far from Varaždin, wan't leave you indifferent. If you have an adventures spirit, in the area near the town Ivanec, you may witness early settlements of human kind, as the Cave Vindija, Velika pećina (Great cave) on Ravna Gora Mountain, and Sever's stone-pit near Vuglovec preserved findings from the earliest era of the prehistory of the mankind. On the other hand, if you are fans of adrenalin delight, like freeclimbing, or paragliding, then natural rocks of Kalnik, Pokojec and Ravna Gora, as well as the summit of Ivanšćica Mountain, are perfect spots for you. But don't forget big, and also smaller fests, performances, manifestations and exhibitions, which you can find plenty in this region and where you will allways be friendly welcomed and treated.
Therefore, my dear guests welcome to the Varaždin County,
Region worth of visiting and to be returned to !!!
Tamely surrounding of Varaždin is a cradle, worth of this baroque town. Preserved green landscapes, the Drava River, mountain Ivanšćica, hills, fields or lakes are perfect places for a walk and recreation, but also a place of the highbred game that since ancient times attracts and is favorite destination of European hunters.
At picturesque area, where the wealthy Pannonian Valley crosses into green hillsides and forests, people have found their place under the sun on a space of contemporary towns and villages of the Varaždin County, of which Varaždin - the baroque residence of Croatia - most certainly stands out.
Among many middle-European towns, Varaždin is not only one of the most beautiful and the oldest, but also one of the most distinctive of Croatian towns, with clearly shaped identity - town of baroque, music and flowers. It has been created for more then 8 centuries by standars of its citizens, town with rich tradition, inspiration for many artists, formal capital and residence of ban (noble and executive authority in Croatia until the 20th century) and Croatian Sabor (Parliament), today is cultural and economical centre of the Varaždin County. People of Varaždin proudly keep their wealths in gallery and museum collections, where the time seems to be stopped, but taking the walk through its ancient centre, you will feel its true pace, charme and joy of life - beautyness of ancient baroque architecture, warmth of lovely squares, streets and parks, hospitality of its inhabitants, and diversity of gastronomical offer. All of this, not without the reason, are characteristics of Croatian "small Vienna".
Come to Varaždin and take a picture you will never forget!
Interesting closer and wider surrounding of the County capital is a true challenge - from Ludbreg sanctuary, thermal waters of Varaždinske Toplice, to many old churches, parks, castles and manors, in which great number of Croatian nobles and owners of large lived luxuriously. The Castle Trakošćan, the pearl of Croatian Zagorje, will take your breath away, not only because of its preserved condition and museum collection, but also because of its surroundings and the lake in which is reflected.
If you decide to visit Ludbreg - town of marvels and legends, take a short break at the centre of the world (Centrum Mundi) and visit the unique Sanctuary of the Most Holy Blood of Christ, one of the rare in christian world, established by decree of the Holy Father, that has been celebrated in the Ludbreg sanctuary since the year 1411.
Varaždinske Toplice are the oldest thermal spa and sanitarium in Croatia. Founded on a natural thermal spring, it is a place where people live and heal themselves through all cultural epoches. The ancient Romans named the village with AQUAE IASSAE, and left for our inheritance the archeological site, but also rich health resort. If you are seeking for rest for your soul and your body, this spa resort is a right place for you!
If you are round-tripping the County, don't miss to visit Lepoglava. It is the town of first Croatian university and a cradle of Croatian Pavlini (white friars), whose abby has a 600 year old history, and works of art preserved in the church and abby represent masterpieces of Croatian baroque culture. The best known murals of the friar Ivan Ranger are still decorating walls of churches around Lepoglava. One more thing, if you visit Lepoglava, don't leave without the unique Croatian souvenir - far known Lepoglava lace into which is by hands of local women weaved all the love and inheritance of this area.
Actually, this region will fulfill every visitor. If you want to enjoy in peace of Varaždin pearl of garden architecture, visit one of the most beautiful town cemetaries in Europe, or do you enjoy walking through the corridors of rare and exotic trees and plants? In that case, the Arboretum Opeka, not far from Varaždin, wan't leave you indifferent. If you have an adventures spirit, in the area near the town Ivanec, you may witness early settlements of human kind, as the Cave Vindija, Velika pećina (Great cave) on Ravna Gora Mountain, and Sever's stone-pit near Vuglovec preserved findings from the earliest era of the prehistory of the mankind. On the other hand, if you are fans of adrenalin delight, like freeclimbing, or paragliding, then natural rocks of Kalnik, Pokojec and Ravna Gora, as well as the summit of Ivanšćica Mountain, are perfect spots for you. But don't forget big, and also smaller fests, performances, manifestations and exhibitions, which you can find plenty in this region and where you will allways be friendly welcomed and treated.
Therefore, my dear guests welcome to the Varaždin County,
Region worth of visiting and to be returned to !!!
