Zagreb and Environs
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1. Croatian National Theater in Zagreb
Donji GradThe building dates from 1895, when it was designed by the Viennese firm Hellmer and Fellner as part of the preparations for a state visit by Emperor Franz Josef. In front of the theater, set deep in a round concrete basin, is Meštrović's little, eerily lifelike sculpture Zdenac Života (Fountain of Life), from 1912, which depicts four naked couples writhing uncomfortably in each other's arms around a small pool of water while one lone, likewise naked gentleman stares meditatively into the pool. The only way to see the impressive, stately interior of the theater is to attend a performance from its impressive show repetoire. Don your best clothes like the locals do and enjoy.
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2. Archaeological Museum
Donji GradMuseum exhibits here range all the way from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Pride of place is given to the Vučedol Dove, a three-legged ceramic dove, dating back to the 4th millennium BC, and a piece of linen bearing the longest known text in ancient Etruscan writing. The courtyard features a collection of stone relics from Roman times. The museum also runs the Archaeological Park Andautonia, an ancient Roman town with well-preserved ruins located in the modern-day village of Šćitarjevo, just outside of Zagreb.
Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog 19, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-487–3000Sight Details
Rate Includes: 30 Kn, Closed Mon. and public holidays, Tue., Wed., Fri., and Sat 10–6; Thu. 10–8, Sun. 10–1 -
3. Botanički Vrt
Donji GradFounded in 1889, Zagreb's Botantical Garden includes an arboretum with a regularly used exhibition space, a small artificial lake, and an ornamental bridge. Today, the museum has over 5,000 species of plants and is run by the prestigious Faculty of Science of the University of Zagreb.
Marulićev trg 9a, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-489-8060Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, April– Nov., Mon., Tues. 9–2:30, Wed.–Sun. 9–7 -
4. Mimara Museum
Donji GradIn a huge gray building that's dull compared to some of those nearby, this vast private collection, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, and rugs, was donated by Ante Topić Mimara (1898–1987), a Croatian who spent many years abroad where he made his fortune, supposedly as a merchant. On display are canvases attributed to such old masters as Raphael, Rembrandt, and Rubens, as well as more modern works by the likes of Manet, Degas, and Renoir, and ancient artifacts including Egyptian glassware and Chinese porcelain.
Rooseveltov trg 5, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-482–8100Sight Details
Rate Includes: 40 Kn, Closed Mon. and public holidays, Oct.–June, Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat. 10–5, Thurs. 10–7, Sun. 10–2, July–Sept., Tues.–Fri. 10–7, Sat. 10–5, Sun. 10–2 -
5. Museum of Arts and Crafts
Donji GradDesigned in 1888 by Herman Bollé, the architect responsible for the Zagreb Cathedral facade, this pleasant museum traces the development of the applied arts from the Baroque period to the 20th century. Exhibits are displayed in chronological order, and although furniture design predominates, there are also sections devoted to sacred art, clocks, and clothing.
Trg maršala Tita 10, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-488–2111Sight Details
Rate Includes: 40 Kn, Closed Mon. and public holidays, Tues.–Sat. 10–7, Sun. 10–2 -
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6. Strossmayer Gallery of Old Masters
Donji GradNow under the custody of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, this impressive gallery was founded in 1884 by Bishop Strossmayer and later expanded to include many private donations. Works by Venetian Renaissance and Baroque artists such as Bellini and Carpaccio predominate, but there are also masterpieces by Dutch painters Brueghel and Van Dyck, as well as a delightful Mary Magdalene by El Greco.
Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog 11, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-489–5111Sight Details
Rate Includes: 30 Kn, Closed Mon. and public holidays, Tues. 10–7 and 5–7, Wed.–Fri. 10–4, Sat.–Sun. 10–1 -
7. Technical Museum Nikola Tesla
Donji GradSituated within an industrial building, this museum is guaranteed to appeal to both children and adults interested in science. Try to visit n the afternoon on a weekday or in the late morning on the weekend, when a series of guided visits are offered. The highlight here is the demonstration of some of Nikola Tesla's inventions, which takes place weekdays at 3:30 pm and weekends at 11:30 am, but there's also the tour of a lifelike reconstruction of a coal mine at 3 pm on weekdays and 11 am on weekends, and a planetarium visit at 4 pm on weekdays, noon on weekends. That's not to mention all the various vehicles on display, as well as a fascinating historical exhibit of firefighting equipment including trucks, ladders, and hoses aplenty.
Savska cesta 18, Zagreb, Grad Zagreb, 10000, Croatia01-484–4050Sight Details
Rate Includes: Museum 20 Kn, planetarium 15 Kn extra, Tues.–Fri. 9–5, weekends 9–1
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