Januševec Palace (Prigorje Brdovečko)
This is a monument of the highest (zero) category and one of the loveliest Classicist palaces in Croatia. It was built by the retired General Vrkljan in 1828, who once served as Finance Minister to Napoleon’s second wife, Marie Louise. He entrusted its construction to Bartol Felbinger, Croatia’s best Classisict architect. In 1845, the castle was sold to E. Corberon, and later changed owners often. In May 1945, it was damaged in an explosion. It was renovated in the 1970s. The three story palace fits beautifully into the landscape and is adapted to the slight plateau. The simple rectangular form is divided proportionally into classicist porticos on the northern and southern facades, while the western side opens into a loggia. The interior is dominated by a central, circular hall, 11 m high, covered with an 8 m dome. The interior walls were painted with vistas of various cities. Once the palace was surrounded by an English garden. Today it is used by the State Archive.
Vranyczany-Dobrinović Palace (Laduč)
Baron Vladimir Vranyczany-Dobrinović entrusted construction of this palace to architect K. Waidman in 1882. This is a two story palace with altan on the facade, and the interior stands out for its formal, two-wing staircase with balustrade that leads to the first floor. The fantastic ceilings paintings are the work of Ivan Klausen. The grounds in front of the palace are a French garden. Today, the palace is a children’s home.