Showing 1-5 of 5 results
-
Dverce Mansion
The 18th-century Dverce Mansion was restored in the 19th century and is now used for official receptions. Before leaving the square, note the fountain with the statue Fisherman with Snake , which was created by Simeon Roksandić in 1908.
-
Kaptol Sq
The lovely medieval Upper Town centres on Kaptol Sq, with most buildings dating from the 17th century.
-
Lotrščak Tower
The Lotrščak Tower was built in the middle of the 13th century in order to protect the southern city gate. For the last hundred years a cannon has been fired every day at noon commemorating an event from Zagreb's history.
-
Stone Gate
Don't miss the Stone Gate - the eastern gate to medieval Gradec Town (Gornji Gradec), now a shrine. According to legend, a great fire in 1731 destroyed every part of the wooden gate except for the painting of the Virgin and Child by an unknown 17th-century artist. People believe that the painting possesses magical powers and come regularly to pray before it and leave flowers.
-
Trg Josip Jelačića
Zagreb's main orientation point and the spiritual if not the geographic heart of the city is Trg Josip Jelačića. Ban Jelačić was the 19th-century ban (viceroy or governor) who led Croatian troops into an unsuccessful battle with Hungary in the hope of winning more autonomy for his people. The statue of Jelačić in the centre stood in the square from 1866 until 1947, when Tito ordered its removal because it was too closely linked with Croatian nationalism.
Showing 1-5 of 5 results
