Varaždin ~ Stari Grad Castle

I have walked by this Castle many times since I have been here but Thursday (Sept. 18th) was the first time I went in it.

Construction of the castle began near the end of the 13th Century and continued until the mid 19th Century. Feudal families have lived here for hundreds of years. The Castle is located located in the lowlands by the River Drava and at the edge of the Old City.

The city of Varaždin purchased the castle from the Erody Family in 1925 and turned it into the Varaždin Municipal Museum. The Museum includes a collection of around 30,000 local and foreign items. The artifacts are classified into collections such as: Insignia, Guild Items, Paintings, Sculptures, Furniture, Ceramics, Glass, Costumes and Accessories, Photographs, Metals, Weapons, Cannons, Clocks and Watches, Historic Documents, and Books. With all these Collections there was tonnes to see throughout the museum.

The Rooms of the castle were set up with artifacts in a way that they portrayed life from the Castles different Era's. Below are a few pictures from around the Castle.

View of other side of the Courtyard.

View of Gardens, Town Center in Background.

Looking out at Town.

Edge of Castle with part of the old wall.

View from Castle. Fortified walls in foreground.

Main Courtyard.

My host parents in front of the well.

Looking back at the main entrance.

Small corridor and walkway.

The Rooftop.

The Corridor

The spiral staircase.

Stairwell.

The parlour.

Seat by the Window.

Bedroom.

Fireplace and chairs.

Balcony above the Chapel.

Luxurious Room.

Old Medicine Bottles.

Dinning Room.

Weapons.

Lighting.

Second Dining Room

Bedroom with wardrobes.

Hallway.

The Bathroom



Elaborate door leading into Lounge room.

Simple Fireplace.

Layout Model of the Old Town and Castle (Top side)