Private Tour: Varazdin and Zagorje Castles from Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia
Trip Type: Private Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Take a walk through the history of Varazdin and castles of Zagorje.
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Take a walk through the history of Varazdin and castles of Zagorje.
Varazdin one of the most beautiful and oldest cities in Croatia, city of baroque, music and flowers. Visit the old city of Varazdin beautiful fort which is believed to date from the 12th century. It managed to be preserved through the turbulent history and today it is a part of city museum of Varazdin. See Varazdin cemetery created by visionary soul of Herman Haller it is not only a place for the dead but it is a jewel of landscape of architecture and natural monuments.
Trakoscan castle is cultural monument of highest category. Castle dates from 16th century owned by Draskovic family, it is renovated in neo-Gothic style. The castle is a museum with a picture gallery, collection of weapons, antique furniture. Enjoy your time in castle and its surrounding park and lake, take a boat ride around the lake and get mesmerized by the natural beauty of the area.
Veliki Tabor was built during 15th and 16th century and is one of the best preserved medieval fortified cities of continental Croatia. Its most famous owners were the Counts of Celje and Ratkajevi. Visiting the castle you will have a chance to visit the inside museum and hear many legends connected to its owners and people from nearby places.
If your visit to Veliki Tabor you want to connect with a tasty bites of continental Croatia and same time enjoy the view of the castle you can visit rural tourism Gresne Gorice or Pod Taborom.
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