Varaždin in Opcina Varaždin, Varaždin, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
Uršulinska Crkva Rodenja Isusovog
Ursluline Church of the Birth of Christ
Inscription.
The text of this marker appear in three languages: Croatian (top), German (middle) and English (bottom). Only the English text has been transcribed. To view the text in another language, click on the marker image to enlarge and display them.
The Ursuline sisters arrived from Bratislava in 1703 at the invitation of the Draśković family. This single-nave baroque church was built in 1712, with the tower added in 1726. The tower is the most charming in town.
Erected by Grad Varaždin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1703.
Location. 46° 18.517′ N, 16° 20.109′ E. Marker is in Varaždin, Varaždinska (Varaždin), in Opcina Varaždin. It is at the intersection of Uršulinska Ulica and Ulica Ivana Padovca, on the left when traveling south on Uršulinska Ulica. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Uršulinska Ulica 3, Varaždin, Varaždinska 42000, Croatia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Uršulinski Samostan (within shouting distance of this marker); Franjevački Samostan (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Kula Stražarnica (about 90 meters away); Varaždin - Stari grad (about 120 meters away); Žitnica (about 120 meters away); Ratni spomenik iz 1915 (about 120 meters away); Palača Sermage (about 120 meters away); Franjevačka Crkva (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Varaždin.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.


