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

Županijska Palača

Varaždin County Palace

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

1. Županijska Palača Marker

Inscription. The text of this marker appear in five languages: Croatian, on top, followed by English, German, French and Italian. 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 Varaždin County Palace was built in 1772, under the rule of prefect Ivan Nepomuk Erdódy I. It was built in the late Baroque style at the site of the seventeenth-century Varaždin General Assembly, in 1770, on the recommendation of Croatian Royal Council. Maria Teresa approved the design for the Palace that served the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy for redeployment of the State Directorate.
Works on the building were carried out by Jakob Erber, a famous Varaždin mason. After the disastrous fire of 1776, which almost completely destroyed Varaždin, the Palace late-Baroque facade was replaced by a new triangular one in Classicist style. In the period from 1772 to 1924, twenty-five prefects had their seat in the Palace. Until 1776, Varaždin was the capital of Croatia and the seat of Ban. The Croatian Royal Council of Lieutenancy - the first Croatian government - was also founded in Varaždin.
In 1925, when counties were abolished, central judiciary and administration offices were situated in the Palace until 1945. Later until 2006, the Palace housed political

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and civil society organizations, associations and companies.
The Varaždin Country Palace was renovated in 2006, following the original designs. The renovation of the Palace was funded through public-private partnership (PPF), a model that was used in Croatia for the very first time.
Varaždin County is the oldest Croatian county. To mark its 825 anniversary, the Varaždin County Palace was open to public.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings.

Location. 46° 18.465′ N, 16° 20.207′ E. Marker is in Varaždin, Varaždinska (Varaždin), in Opcina Varaždin. It is on Ulica Ivana Gundulića close to Ulica Silvija Strahumira Kranjčevića. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ulica Ivana Gundulića 1, 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: Marija Terezüa Habsturško-Lotarinška (here, next to this marker); Franjevačka Crkva (within shouting distance of this marker); Ratni spomenik iz 1915 (within shouting distance of this marker); Palača Patačić - Bužan (within shouting distance of this marker); Grad Tekstila (within shouting distance of this marker); Krinolina Ljubavi

Županijska Palača and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

2. Županijska Palača and Marker

The marker is to the right of the entrance.

(within shouting distance of this marker); Kuća Ritz (within shouting distance of this marker); Kuća Bakić (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). 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 14, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 283 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.