Kulturno značenje grada Varaždina
Cultural importance of the town of Varaždin

Summary/Abstract: In this work the author gives us the review of the cultural heritage of the town of Varaždin which has been fostered and reflected on its cultural identity for centuries. The first part of the author’s work deals with the major cultural and historical buildings, which through the arhitecture and the style of building blend magnificently with the rich history of Varaždin. Among the architectural pearls the special place is taken by the Old town, the feudal fortress which has served for years as a fortification in the many battles against the Turks, giving the town the status of significant fortifying centre. The old town centre abounds in numerous palaces and villas which are remarkable for their Baroque, Rococo and Classicist styles as well as imposing churches which give the town a sacral note. The second part of this work brings the review of the most prominent town squares and promenades, the bearers of the true identity of the town, among which the author singles out Varaždin’s cemetery constructed according to Herman Haller’s ideas. The third part of this work has to do with the current offers of social events that are of a great significance for the town, the most prominent being the festival of baroque music called the Varaždin Baroque Evenings. On this festival, with its age-long tradition, the musicians have been performing music by the most prominent composers thus representing the town on the world’s music scale. The last part of this work deals with the possibilities of development and promotion of the town’s cultural tourism, having in mind the new projects and ideas which, through their originality and attractiveness, contribute to the entire cultural offer of the town.

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