Varazdin, Croatia

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it possible to visit on a day trip from Zagreb.

The city has a lengthy history, with reference to it as far back as late in the12th century. Fires have twice ravaged Varazdin, once in 1446 and again in 1776, although the Baroque buildings which still stand were not affected.

Croatia claims Varazdin to be one of the major tourist destinations in the north of the country. While this is true, many visitors use the town as a stopping point between Zagreb and Hungary, or visit on a day trip from Zagreb. The city holds enough interest to warrant a stop of its own and perhaps a day or two to explore.