Varaždin in Opcina Varaždin, Varaždin, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe

Uršulinski Samostan

The Ursuline Convent

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

1. Uršulinski Samostan Marker

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 bought this house and the church grounds in the mid-18th century to build a convent and a girl's school, marking the beginning of their long educational tradition.

Erected by Grad Varaždin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education.

Location. 46° 18.496′ N, 16° 20.115′ E. Marker is in Varaždin, Varaždinska (Varaždin), in Opcina Varaždin. Marker is on Uršulinska Ulica close to Ulica Andrije K. Miošića, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Uršulinska Ulica 3, Varaždin, Varaždinska 42000, Croatia. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Uršulinska Crkva Rodenja Isusovog (within shouting distance of this marker); Franjevački Samostan (within shouting distance of this marker); Ratni spomenik iz 1915 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franjevačka Crkva (about 120 meters away); Marija Terezüa Habsturško-Lotarinška

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(about 120 meters away); Županijska Palača (about 120 meters away); Kula Stražarnica (about 120 meters away); Palača Patačić - Bužan (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Varaždin.

Uršulinski Samostan and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

2. Uršulinski Samostan and Marker

The Ursuline Convent entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

3. The Ursuline Convent entrance

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 99 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.