Varaždin in Opcina Varaždin, Varaždin, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
Marija Terezüa Habsturško-Lotarinška
Visits of the Habsburgs to Varaždin
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018
1. Marija Terezüa Habsturško-Lotarinška Marker
Inscription.
Marija Terezüa Habsturško-Lotarinška. Visits of the Habsburgs to Varaždin. The text of this marker appear in three languages: Croatian (left), German (middle) and English (right). Only the English text has been transcribed. To view the text in another language, click on the marker image to enlarge and display them. ,
As part of the reorganization of the local administrations in the Habsburg Monarchy, embarked on in the era of Empress and Queen Maria Theresa Habsburg-Lothringen (1740-1780), each country was allotted a building for the County Assembly sessions and for the accomodation (sic) of the county administration staff. The County Palace in Varażdin was built on the land of the abolished Varażden generalate. Master mason Jakov Erber received the plans for the construction from Vienna and adapted them to the town's needs. Vienna court was directly involved in the construction, as is evident from the preserved list of expenses signed personally by Maria Theresa. Ornamenting the facade is a coat of arms granted to Varaždin County in 1763 by the Empress..
The text of this marker appear in three languages: Croatian (left), German (middle) and English (right). Only the English text has been transcribed. To view the text in another language, click on the marker image to enlarge and display them.
As part of the reorganization of the local administrations in the Habsburg Monarchy, embarked on in the era of Empress and Queen Maria Theresa Habsburg-Lothringen (1740-1780), each country was allotted a building for the County Assembly sessions and for the accomodation (sic) of the county administration staff. The County Palace in Varażdin was built on the land of the abolished Varażden generalate. Master mason Jakov Erber received the plans for the construction from Vienna and adapted them to the town's needs. Vienna court was directly involved in the construction, as is evident from the preserved list of expenses signed personally by Maria Theresa. Ornamenting the facade is a coat of arms granted to Varaždin County in 1763 by the Empress.
Erected by Varaždin Pod Krunom Habsburgovaca.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 46° 18.465′ N, 16° 20.205′ E. Marker is in Varaždin
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, Varaždinska (Varaždin), in Opcina Varaždin. Marker is on Ulica Ivana Gundulića close to Ulica Silvija Strahumira Kranjčevića, on the right when traveling east. 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. Županijska Palača (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 (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.
Also see . . . Maria Teresa -- Wikipedia. Maria Theresa and her husband, Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor, had eleven daughters, including the Queen of France, the Queen of Naples and Sicily, the Duchess of Parma, and five sons, including two Holy Roman Emperors, Joseph II and Leopold II. Of the sixteen children, ten survived to adulthood. Though she was expected to cede power to Francis and Joseph, both of whom were officially her co-rulers in Austria and Bohemia, Maria Theresa was the absolute sovereign
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018
2. The Varaždin County Palace and Marija Terezüa Habsturško-Lotarinška Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance.
who ruled with the counsel of her advisers. (Submitted on January 14, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
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3. Maria Theresa in 1762, by Jean-Étienne Liotard
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 101 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 14, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
