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| Motto: Probitati et bonis artibus | |||
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| Country | Croatia | ||
| County | Varaždin County | ||
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| - Mayor | Ivan Čehok, HSLS | ||
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | ||
| Population (2001) | |||
| - Total | 49. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between The Varaždin county of Croatia - Varaždinska županija is a County in northern Croatia, near the border with Slovenia and Hungary Ivan Čehok (born September 13, 1965 in Korenjak (near Maruševec, in the Varaždin County, Croatia) is a Croatian politician The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit 075 | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 42 000 | ||
| Area code(s) | 042 | ||
| Website: varazdin.hr | |||
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Varaždin (German: Warasdin, Hungarian: Varasd, Latin: Varasdinum) is a city in northwestern Croatia, 81 km north of Zagreb on the highway A4. Central European Time ( CET) is one of the names of the Time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+1 is used in the following locations Central European Time West Africa Time Western European Summer Time Daylight saving time ( DST Central European Summer Time ( CEST) is one of the names of UTC+2 Time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+2 corresponds to the following Time zones Eastern European Time Egypt Standard Time Central Africa Time A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks The German language (de ''Deutsch'') is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. Hungarian ( magyar nyelv) is a Uralic language (more specifically a Ugric language) unrelated to most other languages in Europe. Latin ( lingua Latīna, laˈtiːna is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between Zagreb (ˈzɑːgrɛb is the Capital and the largest city of Croatia. With a population of 49,075 (2001), the centre of Varaždin county is located near the Drava river, at . The Varaždin county of Croatia - Varaždinska županija is a County in northern Croatia, near the border with Slovenia and Hungary Drava or Drave ( German: Drau; Italian, Croatian, and Slovene: Drava; Hungarian: Dráva It's mainly known for its baroque buildings, textile, food and IT industry.
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History
The first written reference to Varaždin was in 1181, when King Béla III mentioned the nearby thermal springs (Varaždinske Toplice) in a legal document. Béla III ( Hungarian: III Béla, Croatian: Bela II, Slovak: Belo III) (c
Varaždin was declared a free royal borough in 1209 by the Hungarian-Croatian King Andrew II. A borough is an Administrative division of various countries In principle the term borough designates a self-governing Township although in practice The Kingdom of Hungary (short form Hungary) was a considerable state in Central Europe that existed from 1001 to 1918 then from 1919 to 1946 Andrew II the Jerosolimitan ( Hungarian: Jeruzsálemi II András/Endre, Croatian: Andrija I The town became the economic and military centre of northern Croatia. Due to Turkish raids, the town was structured defensively around the old fortress, and acquired the shape of a typical medieval Wasserburg. The wars of the Ottoman Empire in Europe are also sometimes referred to as the Ottoman Wars or as Turkish Wars, particularly in older European Fortifications are Military Constructions and Buildings designed for defense in Warfare Humans have constructed defensive works for In the early 13th century, the Knights Hospitaller (Croatian: Ivanovci) came to Varaždin, where they built the church and a monastery. The Knights Hospitaller (also known as the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St Croatian language ( hrvatski jezik) is a South Slavic language which is used primarily in Croatia, by Croats in Bosnia and Herzegovina in neighbouring
At the end of the 14th century the Varaždin fortress passed into the hands of the Counts of Celje. Celje ( Cilli Cille is the third largest City in Slovenia. Exhibiting the typical characteristics of a Central European city it is the Over the following centuries Varaždin had several owners, the most influential being Beatrice Frankopan, Margrave Georg of Brandenburg, who built the town hall; the last was Baron Ivan Ungnad, who reinforced the existing fortification. The Frankopans are a Croatian noble family Also called Frankapan Frangepán in Hungarian, and Frangipani in Turkish. George the Pious (Georg der Fromme 4 March 1484 &ndash 27 December 1543) was a Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from the At the end of the 16th century Count Toma Bakač Erdödy became its owner, assuming the hereditary position of Varaždin prefects (župan), and the fortress remained in the ownership of the Erdödy family until 1925. A count is a Nobleman in European countries The word count comes from French comte, itself from Latin Tamás Erdődy ( Toma Bakač Erdedi) (born 1558 was a Croatian ban (with Hungarian noble ancestry and member of the Erdödy noble family Erdödy (or Erdődy) was the name of a Hungarian Noble family in the Kingdom of Hungary (most notably in Croatia) Year 1925 ( MCMXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
In 1756, the Ban Franjo Nadasdy chose Varaždin as his official residence, and Varaždin became the capital of all of Croatia. Year 1756 ( MDCCLVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Ban (baːn is a Title used in several states in central and south-eastern Europe between the 7th century and the 20th century It hosted the Croatian Sabor and the Royal Croatian Council founded by Empress Maria Theresa. Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia see also names in other languages; May 13, 1717 November 29 1780) was the Archduchess regnant
The periods of the reformation and the counter-reformation had a great influence on Varaždin. The Protestant Reformation was a reform movement in Europe that began in 1517 though its roots lie further back in time The Counter-Reformation (also Catholic Reformation denotes the period of Catholic revival from the pontificate of Pope Pius IV in 1560 to the close of the With the arrival of the Jesuits, the school (gymnasium) and the convent were founded, and churches and monasteries were built in the baroque style. The Society of Jesus ( Latin: Societas Iesu, SJ and SI or SJ, SI) is a Catholic religious order A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar Baroque art redirects here Please disambiguate such links to Baroque painting, Baroque sculpture, etc In the 18th century Varaždin was the seat of many Croatian noblemen, and in 1756 it became the Croatian administrative centre. The 18th century lasted from 1701 to 1800 in the Gregorian calendar, in accordance with the Anno Domini / Common Era numbering system Year 1756 ( MDCCLVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between The fire of 1776 destroyed most of the town, resulting in the administrative institutions moving back to Zagreb. Year 1776 ( MDCCLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Zagreb (ˈzɑːgrɛb is the Capital and the largest city of Croatia.
By the 19th century Varaždin had been completely rebuilt and expanded, with flourishing crafts and trade, and later the manufacture of silk and bricks. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The theatre, music school, and fire department were founded.
In the 20th century Varaždin developed into the industrial centre of Northwestern Croatia. The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The textile manufacturer Tivar was founded in 1918. Year 1918 ( MCMXVIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common In the Croatian War of Independence, 1991, Varaždin suffered directly for only for a few days, because the huge Yugoslav People's Army base quickly surrendered, resulting in a minimal number of casualties, and providing weapons (worth $600m) for the Croatian army. The Croatian War of Independence was a War in Croatia from 1991 to 1995 Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The Yugoslav People's Army (JNA YPA ( Serbo-Croatian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian: Jugoslavenska Narodna Armija or Jugoslovenska
Heritage
Varaždin, with its unique monuments and artistic heritage, represents the best preserved and richest urban complex in continental Croatia.
The Old City (fortress) is a beautiful example of medieval defensive buildings. Construction began in the 14th century, and in the following century the rounded towers, typical of Gothic architecture in Croatia, were added. See also Gothic art Gothic architecture is a style of Architecture which flourished during the high and late medieval period. Today it houses the Town Museum.
The Old and Contemporary Masters Gallery is located in the Sermage Palace, built in the rococo style in 1750. Rococo is a style of 18th century French art and Interior design. Year 1750 ( MDCCL) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a
In 1523, Margrave Georg of Brandenburg built the town hall in late baroque style, with the Varaždin coat of arms at the foot of the tower, and it has continued in its function until the present day. George the Pious (Georg der Fromme 4 March 1484 &ndash 27 December 1543) was a Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from the There is a guard-changing ceremony every Saturday.
Varaždin's Cathedral, a former Jesuit church, was built in 1647, and is distinguished by its baroque entrance, eighteenth-century altar, and paintings.
There are many baroque and rococo palaces and houses in the town. Worth particular mention is Varaždin's Croatian National Theatre, built in 1873 and designed by the famous Viennese architects Herman Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner. Year 1873 ( MDCCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. Ferdinand Fellner ( April 19, 1847 - March 22, 1916) was an architect who along with Hermann Helmer ( July 13 1849 Ferdinand Fellner ( April 19, 1847 - March 22, 1916) was an architect who along with Hermann Helmer ( July 13 1849
A baroque-music festival has been held annually in Varaždin since 1971 (Baroque Evenings), and attracts some of the finest musicians and their fans from Croatia and the world. Baroque music describes an era and a set of styles of European classical music which were in widespread use between approximately 1600 and 1750. Recommended to visitors is also the historical street festival Špancir fest every September.
Varaždin city guard
The city features its old city guard, named Purgari, in various city ceremonies as well as the weekly ceremony of the 'change of the guards' in front of the city hall.
Economy
Varaždin is one of the few Croatian cities whose industry did not directly suffer from the war in 1991. Besides textile giant Varteks, it also has nationally important food (Vindija), metal, and construction industries. The financial and banking sector is also well developed. Further economic development has been encouraged with the creation of a free investment zone.
Transportation
The city of Varaždin is easily accessible by major roads from all sides. The road infrastructure is good and includes a new north-south expressway connecting the Hungary border-crossing point in Goričan with Zagreb, as well as the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Goričan (Muracsány is a municipality in Međimurje County, Croatia. Zagreb (ˈzɑːgrɛb is the Capital and the largest city of Croatia. In addition to the expressway, there is also an east-west highway connecting the city to the Slovenian border, and Koprivnica, Osijek and the east part of Croatia. Koprivnica is a city in northern Croatia. It is the capital of the Koprivnica-Križevci county Osijek (ˈɔsjɛk is the fourth largest city in Croatia with a population of 114616 in 2001 Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between The city is connected to the suburbs and villages surrounding it with a public transportation system of buses. The city also has a train and bus station, which are both located about a 10 minute walk from the center. The trains are mainly used for cargo, due to the lack of investment in the country's train infrastructure. Varaždin's Bus service is of high quality and use, it offers regular service to many local, domestic and international routes, as well as many additional seasonal routes to the Adriatic Sea. There is also taxi service available on-call which is situated by the bus station. In the outskirts of the city there is also a small recreational airport, used mainly for sightseeing and farming purposes.
Varaždin Today
Today Varaždin is a very popular destination for the summer holidays. In the summer time, actions are taken to attract the hundreds of thousands of tourists that come to Varaždin and its surroundings for the holidays. The city has numerous areas of interests ranging from cultural areas (reflected by many museums, galleries and theaters in the area), shopping centers in the downtown core, various sports and recreation facilities, also the cuisine in the area has a rich history. The close of the Varaždin Touristic Season is brought down by the annual Špancir Festival which begins at the end of August and ends in September (lasts for 10 days). In the winter time the city offers far less activities and happenings as a reflection of the beginning of the school year.
Sister cities
- Bad Radkersburg, Austria
- Pula, Croatia
- Auxerre, France
- Ravensburg, Germany- - Koblenz, Germany
- Zalaegerszeg, Hungary
- Montale, Italy
- Trnava, Slovakia
- Ptuj, Slovenia
Sport
- Football: NK Varteks, NK Sloboda Derma
- Handball: RK Varteks Di Caprio, RK Koka
- Basketball: KK Vindi
- Volleyball: OK Varaždin
- Tenis: TK Varaždin
- BK Vindija
- KK Varteks
- Hockey: "KHL Varaždin"
- Wrestling: "Vindija"
- Waterpolo: "Coning"
- Badminton: "BK KAJ"
- Bicycling: "BD Sloga"
- Track and Field: "TK Marathon 95"
Education
Varaždin has a rich and developed system of education, especially for a city of its size. Bad Radkersburg ( Slovenian Radgona) is a city in the southeast of the Austrian state of Styria and capital of the district Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Pula (Pietas Iulia Pulj Istriot Pula; Pola is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the Istria Croatia (Hrvatska ˈxȓvatska officially the Republic of Croatia ( Republika Hrvatska) is a southern Central European country at the crossroads between Auxerre (pronounced) is a commune in the Bourgogne region of north-central France, between Paris and Dijon. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Ravensburg is a town in Upper Swabia in Southern Germany, capital of the district of Ravensburg, Baden-Württemberg. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Koblenz (also Coblenz in pre-1926 German Spellings French Coblence) is a city situated on both banks of the Rhine Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Zalaegerszeg (Jagarsek Egersee is the administrative center of Zala county in western Hungary. Hungary (Magyarország 'mɔɟɔrorsaːg) officially in English the Republic of Hungary ( Magyar Köztársaság, literally Magyar (Hungarian Republic Montale is a Comune (municipality in the Province of Pistoia in the Italian region Tuscany, located about 25 km northwest of Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Trnava ( Nagyszombat Tyrnau Tyrnavia is a city in western Slovakia, 47 km to the north-east of Bratislava, on the Trnávka river Slovakia (long form Slovak Republic; Slovak:, long form, is a Landlocked country in Central Europe with a population of over five million Ptuj (Pettau Latin: Poetovio) is a City and one of 11 urban municipalities in Slovenia. Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered NK Varteks is a Croatian football club based in the city of Varaždin in the north of the country Handball (also known as team handball, European handball, or Olympic handball) is a Team sport in which two teams of seven players each (six Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of 6 active players (5 normal players and one 'libero' are separated by a net that is usually four feet Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Hockey is any of a family of Sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a Ball, or a hard round rubber or heavy plastic disc called a puck Wrestling is the act of physical engagement between two people in which each wrestler strives to get an advantage over or control of the opponent Water polo is a team water sport A team consists of six field players and one Goalkeeper. Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles or two opposing pairs (doubles who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court Cycling is the use of Bicycles or - less commonly - Unicycles Tricycles Quadricycles and other similar wheeled Human powered vehicles It has seven elementary schools, 10 high schools (2 public gymnasiums, 2 private gymnasiums, trade schools, and other specialized high schools for various paths), 4 higher schools (equivalent to college) and 2 faculties (Faculty of Organization and Information Technology and Geotechnical faculty) that are part of University in Zagreb.
Notable people
This list contains some of the notable people who were either born in Varaždin, lived in the city for a longer time or were in some significant way related to it.
- Ivan Belostenec - linguist, lexicographer
- Slavko Brankov - actor
- Valent Cibel - writer
- Baltazar Dvorničić Napuly - Catholic cleric and lawyer
- Juraj Habdelić - writer
- Rudolf Horvat - historian, writer and politician
- Hermann II of Celje - count
- Branko Ivanković - football manager
- Vatroslav Jagić - philologist, linguist
- Marija Jurić Zagorka - journalist, dramatist and novelist
- Vjekoslav Klaić - writer and historian
- Ferdinand Konščak - explorer, cartographer
- Ivan Kukuljević Sakcinski - historian, politician, writer
- John the Baptist Lalangue - physician, writer
- Dražen Ladić - footballer/coach
- Tomislav Lipljin - actor
- Marijan Mrmić - footballer/coach
- Miljenko Mumlek - footballer
- Ivan Padovec - guitar virtuoso
- Franjo Rački - historian, politician and writer
- Tadija Smičiklas - historian and politician
- Ignacije Szentmartony - theologian
- Ksaver Šandor Gjalski - writer and civil servant
- Karolina Šprem - tennis player
- Krsto Ungnad - baron/mayor
- Željko Vincek - track and field athlete
- Davor Vugrinec - footballer
External links
- Varaždin Online — News from Varaždin, up-dated daily
- Varaždin
- Varaždin by Night
- Pictures of Varaždin at photocroatia.com
- Virtual Reality Tour of Varazdin
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