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

Starí Grad

The Old Town

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

1. Starí Grad 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 construction of the fortress lasted from the end of the 13th century until the mid-19th century. It was the main seat of Varaždin feudal families for hundreds of years. In the 16th century it gets high earthen walls and double water-filled ditches.

Erected by Grad Varaždin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 46° 18.607′ N, 16° 20.063′ 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 at or near this postal address: Šetalište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera 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: Žitnica (within shouting distance of this marker); Varaždin - Stari grad (within shouting distance of this marker); Kula Stražarnica (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palača Sermage

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(about 180 meters away); Uršulinska Crkva Rodenja Isusovog (about 180 meters away); Uršulinski Samostan (about 210 meters away); Franjevački Samostan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ratni spomenik iz 1915 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Varaždin.

Fortress and Starí Grad Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

2. Fortress and Starí Grad Marker

The marker is on the large, filled-in arch.

The Old Town Fortress image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

3. The Old Town Fortress

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

4. The Old Town Fortress

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 20, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.