Ramshackle Baroque Castle in a Quiet City - Virovitica, Croatia - MyPictureDay Submission

in travel •  8 years ago  (edited)

Old castles always draw me in with their mysteries. ‘Grumpy Old Ghost’ would be an awesome beer name? Style? Maybe a roasty bitter porter?


My travels led me to a small hamlet called Virovitica. About two hours drive from the capitol.

If you aim for middle of nowhere in Croatia this is your go-to town. Small population of a bit above 20 thousand.

Only thing of interest to tourist who got lost in their conquest towards the sea would be the strict city centre. I hear people generally don’t approve of flamboyantly colored facades. Across it, there is some Vienna style architecture.

Beyond the park - the Pejačević Castle. I’ve read it is renovated but they must have meant ‘under renovation’. Anyway a great example of Baroque architecture (built in 1800-1804). Right now a health hazard.

I kind of broke in to take a peek inside. But really nothing interesting to see.

This little guy in the city center might be a typical example of a member of HDZ (Croatian Democratic Union).

Every good hangout should end in beer. This one was no different and when you are close to a royal abode order a royal beer - Tomislav (first Croatian king - allegedly).

See you tomorrow in the next beer adventure!


Camera: Cell phone - Moto G4 Plus 16MP

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What’s your favorite small city?

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Great looking place and beer at the end!

My favorite small city is Dugo Selo (Long Village) near Zagreb...

Any touristic venues worth a visit?

I don't think so, it was a joke! Only good people and interesting name ....

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old castles never seem to be as exciting on the inside as you picture them being

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You have taken some great shots man!

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Nice pic