Franciscan Church of St. John the Baptist is located in Varazdin. This attraction is interesting not only religious, but also in architectural terms.

Primarily located in the same place church and monastery were burned in the fire. The new church in the Baroque style with a beautiful stone portal, was built in 1650 by Peter Gabby Graz. In 1641 the church tower was the highest in the entire city - its height reached 54, 5 m.

In the center of the main altar, you can see a picture, which depicts St. John during the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Of particular value is the pulpit, ornate carved patterns with the image of Jesus and the twelve apostles (carving dates back to the year 1670). Currently, this work is considered one of the most beautiful in Croatia.

Stone sculptures decorating the church were made by the sculptor John Jacob Varaždinska Altenbahom. In addition, it is interesting to look at the frescoes in the chapel of St. Joseph, started in the second half of the XVII century.

Near the church is a three-story monastery where you can see the icons of the XVII and XVIII centuries, as well as objects of worship, and incunabula. The appearance of the monastery complex is preserved to 1678. Near the monastery is the Franciscan pharmacy vaults which were painted in 1750 by artist Ivan Ranger.