Squares and public monuments
Squares and public monuments
Ban Jelačić Square and statue of Ban Jelačić
-The central focus of modern Zagreb is Ban Jelačić Square. Ban Jelačić Square stands at the center of Zagreb’s social life and the most popular meeting points are “under the clock” on the west side of the square, and “under the horse’s tail” - a reference to the equestrian statue of Ban Jelačić in the square’s center. Situated just below the hillside settlements of Kaptol and Gradec, it has served as the city’s commercial heart ever since 1641, when it was designated as a place where fairs could be held.
-The statue is first monumental public sculpture in Zagreb.
-The Manduševac Fountain was built above a natural spring that provided Zagreb with drinking water right up until the end of the 19th century.
Ban Josip Jelačić Square
Ban Jelačić Square and statue of Ban Jelačić
-The central focus of modern Zagreb is Ban Jelačić Square. Ban Jelačić Square stands at the center of Zagreb’s social life and the most popular meeting points are “under the clock” on the west side of the square, and “under the horse’s tail” - a reference to the equestrian statue of Ban Jelačić in the square’s center. Situated just below the hillside settlements of Kaptol and Gradec, it has served as the city’s commercial heart ever since 1641, when it was designated as a place where fairs could be held.
-The statue is first monumental public sculpture in Zagreb.
-The Manduševac Fountain was built above a natural spring that provided Zagreb with drinking water right up until the end of the 19th century.
King Tomislav Square and statue of King Tomislav
-Built in 1892, the railway station building was designed by Hungarian architect Ferenc Pfaff, something of a specialist when it came to railway stations. Incorporating a mixture of Renaissance and Neo-classical elements, it is a fine addition to the parade of buildings that lies along the route of Lenuci’s Horseshoe. Travelers coming out of the railway station are confronted with one of the most beautiful views in Zagreb, which takes in the statue of King Tomislav, the Art Pavilion, the cathedral’s spires and the green slopes of Mount Medvednica in the distance.
-A monument dedicated to Tomislav, Croatia’s first king, dominates the square carrying his name.
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King Tomislav Statue
10 Trg Kralja TomislavaKing Tomislav Square and statue of King Tomislav
-Built in 1892, the railway station building was designed by Hungarian architect Ferenc Pfaff, something of a specialist when it came to railway stations. Incorporating a mixture of Renaissance and Neo-classical elements, it is a fine addition to the parade of buildings that lies along the route of Lenuci’s Horseshoe. Travelers coming out of the railway station are confronted with one of the most beautiful views in Zagreb, which takes in the statue of King Tomislav, the Art Pavilion, the cathedral’s spires and the green slopes of Mount Medvednica in the distance.
-A monument dedicated to Tomislav, Croatia’s first king, dominates the square carrying his name.
-St Mark’s Square constitutes the heart of the Upper Town, having formerly served as the main market square of the settlement of Gradec. Dominating the square is the 13th-century Church of St Mark, a three-aisled Romanesque church which still retains much of its original shape.
-The Banski dvori or „Governor’s Palace” at St Mark’s Square 1 is the seat of the Croatian Government and also houses the office of the Prime Minister.
-The Croatian Sabor or Parliament has held its sessions at this location ever since 1737. It was here that members voted to sever political ties from the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918 and from Yugoslavia in 1991.
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Saint Mark's Square
Trg Svetog Marka-St Mark’s Square constitutes the heart of the Upper Town, having formerly served as the main market square of the settlement of Gradec. Dominating the square is the 13th-century Church of St Mark, a three-aisled Romanesque church which still retains much of its original shape.
-The Banski dvori or „Governor’s Palace” at St Mark’s Square 1 is the seat of the Croatian Government and also houses the office of the Prime Minister.
-The Croatian Sabor or Parliament has held its sessions at this location ever since 1737. It was here that members voted to sever political ties from the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918 and from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Nikola Šubić Zrinski Square
-The square is colloquially known as „Zrinjevac“.
-The square gets its name from Nikola Šubić Zrinski (1508 – 1566), the Croatian Ban who died during the heroic defense of Szigetvar, a Hungarian fortress besieged by the Ottoman Turks. Zrinjevac is the northernmost square of „Lenuci’s Horseshoe”, a line of eight green spaces laid out by municipal engineer Milan Lenuci in the 19th century. An outdoor gallery of 19th and 20th-century urban culture is a convenient starting point for a walking tour of the Lower Town.
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Zrinjevac
7 ZrinjevacNikola Šubić Zrinski Square
-The square is colloquially known as „Zrinjevac“.
-The square gets its name from Nikola Šubić Zrinski (1508 – 1566), the Croatian Ban who died during the heroic defense of Szigetvar, a Hungarian fortress besieged by the Ottoman Turks. Zrinjevac is the northernmost square of „Lenuci’s Horseshoe”, a line of eight green spaces laid out by municipal engineer Milan Lenuci in the 19th century. An outdoor gallery of 19th and 20th-century urban culture is a convenient starting point for a walking tour of the Lower Town.
-The daily market or Dolac, on a raised square a set of stairs up from the main square, has been the city’s major trading place since 1926. Farmers from surrounding villages come to sell their home-made foodstuffs and some of the freshest fruit and vegetables you’ll ever taste.
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Dolac Market
Dolac-The daily market or Dolac, on a raised square a set of stairs up from the main square, has been the city’s major trading place since 1926. Farmers from surrounding villages come to sell their home-made foodstuffs and some of the freshest fruit and vegetables you’ll ever taste.
-The square is colloquially known as „Flower Square“.
-Petar Preradović Square was named after Petar Preradović (1818 – 1872), an army general who also wrote the patriotic verse and love poetry. His statue stands in the middle of the square and is a popular meeting point. The square is colloquially known as “Flower Square”, after the flower stalls which have been a feature of the place ever since the 14th century when fairs were held here. On the northern side of the square is the Orthodox Church of the Holy Transfiguration, built at the end of the 19th century on the former site of the Roman Catholic Church of St Margaret.
-The statue honoring Augustin „Tin” Ujević (1891 – 1955), one of the greatest Croatian poets, was placed near Flower Square on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
-Linking the relaxed atmosphere of Flower Square with the bustling shopping street of Ilica is the Oktogon, an elegant pre-World War I arcade lined with largely upmarket shops. It gets its name from the octagonal-shaped central area, which stands beneath a domed, stained-glass roof.
Peter Preradović
5 Trg Petra Preradovića-The square is colloquially known as „Flower Square“.
-Petar Preradović Square was named after Petar Preradović (1818 – 1872), an army general who also wrote the patriotic verse and love poetry. His statue stands in the middle of the square and is a popular meeting point. The square is colloquially known as “Flower Square”, after the flower stalls which have been a feature of the place ever since the 14th century when fairs were held here. On the northern side of the square is the Orthodox Church of the Holy Transfiguration, built at the end of the 19th century on the former site of the Roman Catholic Church of St Margaret.
-The statue honoring Augustin „Tin” Ujević (1891 – 1955), one of the greatest Croatian poets, was placed near Flower Square on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
-Linking the relaxed atmosphere of Flower Square with the bustling shopping street of Ilica is the Oktogon, an elegant pre-World War I arcade lined with largely upmarket shops. It gets its name from the octagonal-shaped central area, which stands beneath a domed, stained-glass roof.
-Dominating Catherine's square is Zagreb's most beautiful Baroque church. Behind St Catherine’s church, there is a beautiful view from Gradec towards Kaptol, the cathedral, Dolac market, and the main square. The monumental dome of Mirogoj cemetery and the green foothills of Mount Medvednica are clearly visible in the distance.
Katarinin trg
Katarinin trg-Dominating Catherine's square is Zagreb's most beautiful Baroque church. Behind St Catherine’s church, there is a beautiful view from Gradec towards Kaptol, the cathedral, Dolac market, and the main square. The monumental dome of Mirogoj cemetery and the green foothills of Mount Medvednica are clearly visible in the distance.
The Square of the Republic of Croatia, The Well of Life and St.George kills the Dragon
-This square is the last in the arc of eight green squares that formed Lenuci’s Horseshoe, the central component of 19th century Zagreb’s urban plan
-Placed in front of the National Theatre in 1912, the Well of Life is one of Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović’s most popular works. Dating from Meštrović’s youthful, playful period, it is a sensual piece of work that many believe to be among his best. It basically consists of a circular pool surrounded by a bronze frieze of intertwined nude figures. From children to loving couples and old people, the figures appear to be reaching over the lip of the fountain to scoop up the water, suggesting a universal theme of human zest for life and interdependence.
-The theme of St George killing the dragon has been a popular motif since medieval times, symbolizing the struggle between good and evil and the victory of Christianity over paganism. This particular portrayal of the saint was produced by Austrian sculptor Anton Fernkorn.
-Running along the north side of the square is the main administrative building of Zagreb University. Founded in 1669, it is the oldest university in Croatia, and also one of the oldest in Europe. It currently consists of 29 faculties, three academies, and one university center The administrative building, built in the 19th century, was originally used as a hospital, and for a time even served as a tobacco factory. In front of the entrance is Ivan Meštrović’s “History of the Croats”, a seated figure of a woman (based on the sculptor’s mother) which eloquently symbolizes the calm strength of the nation. The sculpture was placed here in 1971 and has served as a popular patriotic symbol ever since.
Trg Republike Hrvatske
Trg Republike HrvatskeThe Square of the Republic of Croatia, The Well of Life and St.George kills the Dragon
-This square is the last in the arc of eight green squares that formed Lenuci’s Horseshoe, the central component of 19th century Zagreb’s urban plan
-Placed in front of the National Theatre in 1912, the Well of Life is one of Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović’s most popular works. Dating from Meštrović’s youthful, playful period, it is a sensual piece of work that many believe to be among his best. It basically consists of a circular pool surrounded by a bronze frieze of intertwined nude figures. From children to loving couples and old people, the figures appear to be reaching over the lip of the fountain to scoop up the water, suggesting a universal theme of human zest for life and interdependence.
-The theme of St George killing the dragon has been a popular motif since medieval times, symbolizing the struggle between good and evil and the victory of Christianity over paganism. This particular portrayal of the saint was produced by Austrian sculptor Anton Fernkorn.
-Running along the north side of the square is the main administrative building of Zagreb University. Founded in 1669, it is the oldest university in Croatia, and also one of the oldest in Europe. It currently consists of 29 faculties, three academies, and one university center The administrative building, built in the 19th century, was originally used as a hospital, and for a time even served as a tobacco factory. In front of the entrance is Ivan Meštrović’s “History of the Croats”, a seated figure of a woman (based on the sculptor’s mother) which eloquently symbolizes the calm strength of the nation. The sculpture was placed here in 1971 and has served as a popular patriotic symbol ever since.
Britanski trg (British Square) – „Britanac“
-On Sundays, the fruit and veg stalls that fill Britanski trg during the week are cleared away, and an attractive bric-a-brac and antique market are laid out. In total, some 100 stallholders trade goods from first thing in the morning. Paintings, jewelry, old currency, badges, glass bottles, posters, crockery, silver, old farming tools, and religious icons are all on display on wooden trestle tables.
British Square
Britanski trgBritanski trg (British Square) – „Britanac“
-On Sundays, the fruit and veg stalls that fill Britanski trg during the week are cleared away, and an attractive bric-a-brac and antique market are laid out. In total, some 100 stallholders trade goods from first thing in the morning. Paintings, jewelry, old currency, badges, glass bottles, posters, crockery, silver, old farming tools, and religious icons are all on display on wooden trestle tables.
-Opened as a tourist attraction in 2016, the 350-meter-long Grič tunnel once served the city in extremely different ways. Created as an air-raid shelter during World War II, it lay empty for decades until the earliest days of techno when hosted the seminal Under City Raves. Also in the 1990s, it again saw use as an air-raid shelter. Accessed from Mesnička, the Grič tunnel has already put on fashion shows and exhibitions, and plans call for a Museum of the Senses to be set up here.
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Tunel Grič - Tomićeva
5A Tomićeva ul.-Opened as a tourist attraction in 2016, the 350-meter-long Grič tunnel once served the city in extremely different ways. Created as an air-raid shelter during World War II, it lay empty for decades until the earliest days of techno when hosted the seminal Under City Raves. Also in the 1990s, it again saw use as an air-raid shelter. Accessed from Mesnička, the Grič tunnel has already put on fashion shows and exhibitions, and plans call for a Museum of the Senses to be set up here.
Medvedgrad Fortress
-On the southern slope of Medvednica, at the top of the hill Mali Plazur, nests a picturesque medieval castle which has been watching over Zagreb for eight centuries. It was built in 1254, after the catastrophic invasion of Tatars who had raided and devastated this area, burning and razing to the ground the two settlements which later became the city of Zagreb: the burgher’s Gradec and the bishop’s Kaptol.
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MEDVEDGRAD
16 Himper ul.Medvedgrad Fortress
-On the southern slope of Medvednica, at the top of the hill Mali Plazur, nests a picturesque medieval castle which has been watching over Zagreb for eight centuries. It was built in 1254, after the catastrophic invasion of Tatars who had raided and devastated this area, burning and razing to the ground the two settlements which later became the city of Zagreb: the burgher’s Gradec and the bishop’s Kaptol.