Varaždin is a city in Northern Croatia, 81 km (50 mi) north of Zagreb. The total population of the city is approximately 46 000. It is mainly known for its baroque buildings, music festivals, textile, food and IT industry. Varaždin represents the best preserved and richest urban complex in continental Croatia. The Old Town (fortress) is an example of medieval defensive buildings. Construction of the fortress began in the 14th century. Varaždin cemetery date back to 1773 and it was long time an ordinary place until 1905, when Herman Haller had an idea to make it more beautiful and park-like with large trees and alleys for citizens to stroll through. The reconstruction of the cemetery was done between 1905 and 1947 when it got the form for which it later became one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Europe.
