Varaždin in Opcina Varaždin, Varaždin, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
Kula Stražarnica
The Watchtower
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018
1. Kula Stražarnica Marker
This Renaissance tower built in the second half of the 16th century, is the entrance to the Varaždin feudal fortress and a home of the fortress guard captain.
Erected by Grad Varaždin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 46° 18.568′ N, 16° 20.121′ E. Marker is in Varaždin, Varaždinska (Varaždin), in Opcina Varaždin. It is on Bakačeva Ulica close to Ulica Silvija Strahumira Kranjčevića. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Varaždin - Stari grad (within shouting distance of this marker); Žitnica (within shouting distance of this marker); Palača Sermage (within shouting distance of this marker); Uršulinska Crkva Rodenja Isusovog (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Starí Grad (about 90 meters away); Uršulinski Samostan (about 120 meters away); Franjevački Samostan (about 180 meters away); Ratni spomenik iz 1915 (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Varaždin.
More about this marker. Kula Stražarnica is located on the grounds of Stari Grad (Old Town)
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018
2. Kula Stražarnica Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018
3. The Watchtower
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 243 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
