Na slici je Varaždinska građanska garda, popularno zvana “Purgari”.
To je povijesna vojna postrojba i turistička atrakcija grada.
Osnovana je u 17.-tom stoljeću zbog obrane grada od neprijatelja.
Ima veliki ugled i bogatu prošlost.
Od 2017.-te godine Varaždinska građanska garda ima status nematerijalne kulturne baštine Republike Hrvatske.
I prva je vojna postrojba kojoj je dodijeljena ta prestižna titula.
Subotom se odvijaju smjene straže ispred gradske vijećnice u Varaždinu.
A točno u podne subotom ispred Starog grada pucaju iz topa …
Zanimljivo…
Nadam se da i vama zvuči zanimljivo.
Pozdrav, Renata
Hola @renata1, muy buena publicación y las fotografías espléndida. Felicitaciones por ello.
Acá en Uruguay tenemos un Regimiento de Blandengues, que fue creado por nuestro Prócer Gral. José Artigas. Participaron de las luchas por la Independencia de nuestro País. Hoy cumplen funciones de guardia de honor en el Mausoleo del Prócer. Además de ser escolta del Presidente y guardia de la casa de gobierno.
Really interesting… dear friend @renata1
Thank uniform of the guard’s looks colourful and beautiful…
Guard changing is a ceremony? For tourists?
Thanks
Regards
Thank you for sharing this fascinating piece of Varaždin’s history! The Varaždin Citizen Guard, or “Purgari”, sounds like a wonderful blend of tradition, heritage, and civic pride. It’s impressive that they’ve been recognized as intangible cultural heritage — and even more special that they were the first military unit in Croatia to receive that honor. The Saturday guard change and cannon fire must be quite the experience for visitors. Have you ever witnessed it yourself? If yes, what was your favorite part of the ceremony?
What a vibrant and culturally rich experience!
The ceremonial uniforms, the spirit of tradition, and the architecture all come together beautifully in your post. Varaždin clearly knows how to honor its heritage. Thank you for sharing this unique glimpse — it truly inspires me to add Varaždin to my travel list!
Hvala vam na lijepim riječima @vahit.ipek
Jeste li bili već u Hrvatskoj?
Ako vas moje priče inspiriraju da možda jednom posjetite Hrvatsku ili moj grad Varaždin… nitko sretniji od mene.
Napravila bi sjajan posao
…
