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The city of Zagreb, capital of Croatia, is the cultural, scientific, economic, political and administrative centre of the Republic of Croatia, and is home to the Croatian Parliament, Government and President. Zagreb, with a population of nearly one million, contains almost a quarter of the entire population of Croatia. Over the centuries, the city was inhabited by people coming from all over Europe; and, in recent years, by people coming from different parts of Croatia, ensuring a rich cultural life. The façades of Zagreb’s buildings reflect the ebb and flow of history, while its streets and squares bear witness to the coming together of the many cultures that have shaped the identity of this laid-back capital

Zagreb as we know it today, which is to say

its historical centre, dates back to the

Middle Ages, and the

settlements on two hills:

secular Gradec, today known as

the Upper Town; and

ecclesiastical Kaptol

Kaptol and Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

secular Gradec, today known as the Upper Town

Kamenita Vrata (the 'Stone Gate'), one of the old city gates leading to Gornji grad ('Upper Town'),

The only gate preserved from the Middle Ages, Kamenita vrata, was burned down in the first half of the 18th century. Miraculously, the only thing saved in the fire was an icon of the Virgin Mary that still occupies its prime spot in the wall. Our Lady of Kamenita Vrata is celebrated as the patron saint of Zagreb and her feast is on the 31st of May when a ceremonial procession is organised. The occasion is also used as the City of Zagreb Day

Sculpture of Dora, the daughter in the novel 'The Goldsmith's Gold’ by Croatian writer August Senoa beside Kamenita Vrata

The dramatic Stone Gate (Kamenita Vrata) marks the eastern entrance to Zagreb’s medieval Gornji Grad (Upper Town) and is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The origins of the Stone Gate date back to as early as 1266 and today the restored archway forms a key part of the ruins of the ancient city wall

Sculpture of Dora by IvoKerdic,1929

Statue of August Šenoa in Vlaška street, work of Marija Ujević-Galetović tiny short (66m) funicular railway to Upper Town

St. Mark’s Square (Croatian: Trg svetog Marka) is a square located in the old part of Zagreb, Croatia, called Gradec or Gornji grad (Upper town). In the center of square is located St. Mark’s Church

St. Mark’s Square also spots important government buildings: Banski dvori (the seat of the Government of Croatia), Croatian Parliament (Croatian: Hrvatski sabor) and Constitutional Court of Croatia

In the second half of the 14th century, The Church of St. Mark was radically reconstructed. It was then turned into a late Gothic church of the three-nave type

Original Gothic sculptures at the southern portal

Outside, on the northwest wall of the church lies the oldest coat of arms of Zagreb with the year 1499 engraved in it 

The church was thoroughly

reconstructed in the second half of the 19th century,

based on the designs of Viennese architects

Friedrich Schmidt and Hermann

Bolle

It underwent another reconstruction in the first half of the 20th century. At that time, renowned painter Jozo Kljakovic (1888 - 1969) painted its walls, while the altar was decorated with works of famous sculptor Ivan Mestrovic

Crucifix above the main altar by Ivan Mestrovic

Saint Mark by Ivan Mestrovic

Ivan Mestrovic, famous sculptor, contributed with his works in stone and bronze

Pieta by Ivan Mestrovic

Ivan Mestrovic

The two hills,

adversaries in the Middle Ages, were

separated by the

Medveščak creek and its

mills. The creek valley sat along the presentday

street of Tkalčićeva and it still

runs underneath

it, out towards the river Sava

City center view from helicoper with street market and Tkalciceva street

A monument dedicated to Tomislav, Croatia’s first king, dominates the square carrying his name

This courageous warrior defended the continental part of Croatia from Hungarian attacks and for the first time united all Croatian lands into one country

The statue of Tomislav by sculptor Robert Frangeš Mihanović

Tomislav successfully sought papal recognition of his realm, and was crowned as king in the year 925. Despite dying mysteriously three years later, his status as founder of the Croatian state has never been in doubt

The Art Pavilion in Zagreb established in 1898, it is the oldest gallery in the Southeast Europe. The idea of creating the gallery was first put forward by Croatian painter Vlaho Bukovac in the spring of 1895 Last version of the building  by Austrian architects Fellner & Helmer 

The statue in front of The Art Pavilion is Andrija Medulic (Andrea Meldollac Schiavone) (1510 – 1563) by Ivan Meštrovic.

Sculpture of Dora, the daughter in the novel Zlatarevo Zlato ('The Goldsmith's Gold') by Croatian writer August Senoa

Ivan Mestrovic’s “History of Croatians” Bronze sculpture at Zagreb University

Ivan Meštrović (1883 –1962) was a Croatian sculptor and architect. He is renowned as one of the greatest sculptors of the 20th century. He was the first living person to have a one-man show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City

Croatian National Theatre

Austro-Hungarian emperor Franz Joseph I was at the unveiling of this new building during his visit to the city in 1895. The building itself was the project of famed Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Herman Helmer, whose firm had built several theatres all over Europe: in Vienna, in Cluj-Napoca, Oradea and Iasi (Romania) or in Odessa

Croatian National Theatre and The Well of Life, one of the earliest (1905) sculptures of Ivan Mestrovic

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

Zagreb enjoys a rich cultural life.

Around 30 theatres are

active in the city, some with

regular programmes,

some occasional.

Along with some 30 museums, a large number of

galleries and many theatre,

music and dance festivals all

combine to make Zagreb a city of

art

Josip Jelacic Monument

Count Josip Jelačić of Bužim (1801 –1859) was the Ban of Croatia between 23 March 1848 and 19 May 1859. He was a noted army general, remembered for his military campaigns during the Revolutions of 1848 and for his abolition of serfdom in Croatia

Josip Jelacic Monument Austrian sculptor Anton Dominik Fernkorn

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