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

Žitnica

The Granary

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

1. Žitnica 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 grain warehouse dates to the 15th century when Counts of Cilli owned the Varaždin fortress. In the 16th century it was adapted to become an arsenal for the Slavonian Military Border.

Erected by Grad Varaždin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings.

Location. 46° 18.574′ N, 16° 20.066′ E. Marker is in Varaždin, Varaždinska (Varaždin), in Opcina Varaždin. Marker is on Uršulinska Ulica close to Ulica Ivana Padovca. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Varaždin, Varaždinska 42000, Croatia. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Varaždin - Stari grad (within shouting distance of this marker); Starí Grad (within shouting distance of this marker); Kula Stražarnica (within shouting distance of this marker); Uršulinska Crkva Rodenja Isusovog (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palača Sermage (about 150 meters away); Uršulinski Samostan

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(about 150 meters away); Franjevački Samostan (about 210 meters away); Ratni spomenik iz 1915 (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Varaždin.

More about this marker. The granary is located on the grounds of Starí Grad (Old Town).

Žitnica and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

2. Žitnica and Marker

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

3. The Granary

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.