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Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist

Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist

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Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist

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Location: Varaždin, Croatia

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1. Varaždin – King Tomislav Square, Varaždin loop from Varaždin

61.9km

03:50

580m

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2. Drava River Bridge – Varaždin loop from Varaždin

66.8km

03:58

290m

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3. Varaždin – King Tomislav Square, Varaždin loop from Varaždin

54.0km

03:16

390m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ivica Kurtović

November 4, 2024

Built in 1650 on the site of an earlier building, the church of St. John the Baptist is part of the Franciscan monastery in Varaždin. In this complex, there was an infirmary and a pharmacy, so the monastery was part of both the secular and religious life of the city. The pharmacy has a special artistic and historical value: its ceiling is covered with frescoes from the 18th century.

At 54.4 meters, the bell tower of this church is the highest bell tower in Varaždin. The altar of the church, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, the astonishing work of art was made according to the design of a Franciscan from Bavaria. It was created by Maribor artists at the end of the 17th century and upon completion was handed over to the church, most likely in 1702. Other works of art on the altar include paintings of various Franciscans, sculptures and decorative elements. The latter was decorated with gilding by the Zagreb painter J. Shidt during a minor renovation in 1715.

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Elevation 180 m

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Monday 22 December

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73 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Varaždin, Croatia

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Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist

1. Varaždin – King Tomislav Square, Varaždin loop from Varaždin

2. Drava River Bridge – Varaždin loop from Varaždin

3. Varaždin – King Tomislav Square, Varaždin loop from Varaždin

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