The most important thing to see in the city is the Old city Varaždin. It is located in the northwestern part of the cities core. Today it is a museum of the city of Varaždin. The fortress was built in the 12th century and it is believed that it was a base for Varaždin counts. Later in the 14th century it was given to the Celjski family who redecorate it in a gothic style. In the 16th century it was changed the most by gaining the renaissance fortification around the city. At that time it became a ‘’wasserburg’’ or better to say a fortress surrounded by a ditch containing water. At the end it was given to the Erdody family which made some baroque adjustments.

OUR TIP: Take a look inside the castle and explore the legends.