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

Inscription. The text of this marker appear in three languages: Croatian (top), English (middle) and German (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.

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. Marker 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.

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

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(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)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 1, 2018

2. Kula Stražarnica Marker

The Watchtower image. Click for full size.

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 157 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.