Varaždin County, Administrative division in northern Croatia
Varaždin County is an administrative division in northern Croatia bordering Slovenia. The area encompasses several cities and municipalities with Varaždin serving as the administrative center and main transportation hub.
The area received royal recognition in 1209 when it was established as an important economic center. This early designation shaped the region's development for centuries.
The region displays baroque architecture throughout its town centers, particularly in churches and older residential buildings. Craft traditions like ceramics and textile work remain alive in small workshops scattered across the area.
The region is easily accessible from Varaždin, which serves as the central point for traveling throughout the area. Visitors should allow time to explore the different towns and municipalities.
Beneath the area lies an underground lake of hot water that offers potential for geothermal energy. This geological feature is a hidden resource that could shape the region's energy future.
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