Culture & Events Top quirky events 21.04 Saturday - 30.09 Sunday
The Changing of the Guard
Upper town. A Croatian regiment named ‘The Royal Cravats’ joined the French Army in the 17th century and in their honour, every weekend at midday you can see a two hour ceremony which begins with the ‘Preparation of the Guard and Arms Inspection’. March from St Marks Square to other city sites amongst some of the finest well dressed guards, drummers, flag-bearers and trumpeters.
21.04 Saturday - 29.09 Saturday
The Zagreb Time Machine
Dolac, Ban Josip Jelačić Square, Zrinjevac and Maksimir Park, Upper Town, Tkalčićeva, www. zagreb-touristinfo.hr. Step back in time to the days of old Zagreb style, stroll to Zrinjevac Park and each Saturday you can take pleasure in waltz, operettas, Italian canzone, jazz and more. From Tkalčićeva Street to the Cathedral, delve into some traditional foods through song and folklore. The Upper Town dazzles with costumed characters that have come back to life and giving visitors an insight into the way life...once was! The Tourist Information Centre has all the details as events vary throughout the morning and afternoon. Arhitect Viktor Kovačić - Photos, Adolf Loos, Vienna, 1905
HDLU (Croatian Association of Arists) / Meštrović Pavilion (Hrvatsko društvo likovnih umjetnika / Meštrovićev paviljon) E-3, Trg žrtava fašizma bb, tel.
(+385-1) 461 18 19/(+385-1) 461 18 18, hdlu@hdlu. hr, www.hdlu.hr. Circular and galleried, lit up at night in neon colours, this building designed by pre-eminent Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović is a stunning piece of architecture. As its popular name “džamija” testifies, it was converted to a mosque in World War II. Restored to its original purpose in 1993, the gallery is now an exhibition space for all forms of visual arts, while a new mosque has been purpose-built in the Borovje neighbourhood. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10 - 15kn.
Klovićevi dvori Gallery (Galerija Klovićevi dvori)
C-1, Jezuitski trg 4, tel. (+385-1) 485 19 26, press@ galerijaklovic.hr, www.galerijaklovic.hr. Perhaps the most impressive gallery and art display house, you’ll find it in Gornji Grad. The travelling artwork it houses is very impressive, with many of the most famous exhibits the world over making a short stop here. If you pre-book for a group of 15 people minimum, then a guide is available in English or German. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. Closed until September 11. U
29.05 Tuesday - 02.09 Sunday
Strossmartre - The 12th Summer on Stross
B-2, Strossmayer Promenade, Upper Town, www. ljetonastrosu.com. Embark on a journey towards the Strossmayer Promenade, next to the Lotrščak Tower and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the range of music, film, theatre, fine art and entertainment on offer. The programme is daily with kick off before midday as the festival runs into the evening. Totally romantic, totally free!
28.06 Thursday - 29.09 Saturday
Tkalčijana
C-1, Tkalčičeva ulica. Every Thursday and Friday between 19:00 and 23:00 as well as on Saturday between 11:00 and 13:00, stroll up to the old town with evergreen musical repertoires as well as the rhythms of swing, jazz and Irish music.
31.07 Tuesday - 04.09 Tuesday
The Gradec Summer Cinema
C-1, Katarinin trg, www.ljetnokinogradec.com. Missing out on this ever more popular summer cinema is almost criminal. The open-air venue gives Zagreb-ites another appealing August time option in addition to the sea, and a deeply artistic one at that! And don’t forget: watching a great movie can sometimes lead to places further than the largest oceans. Q Shows start at 21:00. Admision free.
06.07 Friday – 28.07 Saturday & 20.08 Monday – 05.09 Wednesday
Amadeo Scene
New Ganz New Festival, Florentina Holzinger & Vincent Riebeek
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B-1, The Croatian Natural Histor y Museum, Demetr ova 1, (+385-1) 481 69 08, w w w. scenaamadeo.hr. A series of theatrical and musical events is first held in the summer of 2000 in the atrium of the Croatian Natural History Museum, thus paying homage to the first public theatrein Zagreb called the ‘Amadeo Theatre’ opened in 1797. This year’s festival will host various local and world artists in this very same venue. Tickets 50 - 60kn. Ticket desk open 19:00 - 21:00.
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