Lake Varaždin

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Lake Varaždin is a reservoir on the Drava in northern Croatia. It is administratively divided between Međimurje County and Varaždin County, bordered by the municipalities of Varaždin, Trnovec Bartolovečki and Čakovec. The Drava flows into the reservoir near the city of Varaždin, while the dam is located near the village of Šemovec. ()

Local name: Varaždinsko jezero Length: 4.66 miWidth: 5249 ftElevation: 545 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°18'54"N, 16°24'56"E

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Lake Varaždin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zrinski Park, Čakovec Castle, Međimurje County Museum, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

5.1 miN
Park
Zrinski Park, Čakovec
132 min walk • Zrinski Park is situated in downtown Čakovec, northern Croatia, close to the central square. The area had been a part of the city fortification since the 13th century. The castle, located in the centre of the Park, was owned by the Zrinski family between the 16th and the 18th century.
5.2 miN
Museum, Baroque architecture
Čakovec Castle, Čakovec
133 min walk • Čakovec Castle or Zrinski Castle is a medieval fortification in the middle of the town of Čakovec, the administrative seat of Međimurje County, northern Croatia. The castle is located in the Zrinski Park, not far from the city's central square, and is the biggest fortification in Međimurje County.
5.2 miN
Museum
Međimurje County Museum, Čakovec
133 min walk • The Međimurje County Museum in Čakovec, the seat of Međimurje County, Croatia, is located in the Zrinski Castle inner palace, the biggest medieval fortification in the county, close to the centre of the town and its main square.
3.7 miW
Church, Baroque architecture
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Varaždin
95 min walk • The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary also called Varaždin Cathedral It is a Catholic church located in Varaždin, Croatia. The church is from 1997, the cathedral of the Diocese of Varaždin.
3.7 miW
Church
Church of St. George, Varaždin
94 min walk • The Church of St. George in Varaždin is Serbian Orthodox church in Croatia. The church is dedicated to Saint George. Work on church were completed in 1884. The church is located inside of Varaždin's main market place.
3.9 miW
History museum, Museum, Forts and castles
Stari grad, Varaždin
100 min walk • The old town of Varazdin is the fortress in Varazdin and one of its sights. It is located in the northwestern rim of the Varaždin city center, and today there is a Varaždin City Museum.
3.8 miW
46°18'28"N • 16°20'12"E
Palača Patačić, Varaždin
97 min walk • Forts and castles
3.8 miW
Monuments and statues
Grgur Ninski, Varaždin
98 min walk • Gregory of Nin was a medieval bishop of Nin who strongly opposed the pope and official circles of the Church and introduced the Croatian language in the religious services after the Great Assembly in 926, according to traditional Croatian historiography.
5.3 miN
46°23'27"N • 16°26'4"E
Centar za kulturu Čakovec, Čakovec
136 min walk • Theater, Museum
5.3 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stadion SRC Mladost, Čakovec
136 min walk • Stadion SRC Mladost is a multi-purpose stadium in Čakovec, Croatia. The approximate capacity of the stadium is 8,000 places, including around 5,000 seats. The stadium is owned by the city of Čakovec and primarily used for football matches and various athletics events.
3.8 miW
46°18'28"N • 16°20'9"E
Herzer Palace, Varaždin
98 min walk • Forts and castles