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VARAZDIN is situated 81km north of the Croatian capital
Zagreb. The first written reference to Varaždin dates back to
1181, when the nearby thermal springs Varaždinske Toplice were
mentioned by King Bela III in a legal document. The city is
renowned for the wonderful Baroque buildings from its 18th
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OLD TOWN OF
VARAZDIN
Town Square, picturesque Castle, parks, churches and
spectacular Cathedral. It is also a centre for traditional
crafts and gastronomy. All courses take place in the
Baroque-style Erdödy Palace, home to the Varaždin Music
School. Aestas Musica's performances are part of «Špancirfest»,
one of the most colorful festivals in Croatia. Aestas Musica's
performances are part of «Špancirfest», one of the most
colorful festivals in Croatia. 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 a rich history
in cuisine. The close of the Varaždin Touristic Season is
brought down by two annual festivals. The annual Špancir Fest
begins at the end of August and ends in September (lasts for
10 days). At this time the city welcomes artists, street
performers, musicians and vendors for what is called 'the
street walking festival. To kick off the fall, the city
welcomes world famous classical musicians in Varazdin's
Baroque Evenings festival (Varaždinske Barokne Večeri).
www.varazdin.hr |
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Erdödy Palace – Music School built in 18th centrury
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MUSIC SCHOOL IN VARAZDINU
is on of the oldest music
schools in this part of Europe. It was established in 1828. as
a part of Music Society to help young talented children
without the means to attend the regular schools. Due to the
financial difficulties the school was closed and opened
several times but in 1936. It became the regular school under
the State patronage. It was a primary school at the beginning
but from 1952. it became a high school with several hundred
pupils each year and at the top of the achievements rate in
this part of Europe.
www.glazbenaskolauvarazdinu.hr |
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