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hotel magazine | Autumn-Winter 2020/2021 jesen-zima | your free personal copy besplatni primjerak

fashion | moda

HIPPY GARDEN Top Design and Consistent Style Vrhunski dizajn i dosljedan stil

culture | kultura

Professor Balthazar Has Come Home Profesor Baltazar se vratio kući

interview | intervju

STJEPAN HAUSER I Miss Concerts and Contact with Audiences Nedostaju mi koncerti i kontakt s publikom

Zagreb’s Christmas Customs

Zagrebački božićni običaji

interview | intervju

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I Have Always Known How to Value my Work Uvijek sam znao cijeniti svoj rad

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Unique and Steadfast

Jedinstven i nepokolebljiv

IVICA MAX KRIZMANIĆ General Manager of the Esplanade Hotel / generalni direktor Hotela Esplanade

Dear guests,

Dragi gosti,

at the end of this strange and challenging year, I must say that the Esplanade Hotel has been holding up pretty well. It has been turbulent for us, as it has been for everybody in the world, but we haven’t given up. Additionally shaken by the flood last summer and the big earthquake that hit Zagreb in March, the Esplanade Hotel, now in its 95th year of existence, has once again proven that it is unique and steadfast. I am especially proud of the people who stand behind it and who have shown their immense love of and commitment to this century-old beauty in this stressful time. We have spruced the hotel up, renovated the facade and, most importantly, adjusted to the situation and prepared special offerings for our guests. At the beginning of Advent, we launched a drive-through pick-up service, which was eagerly welcomed by our guests. Besides our traditional turkey to go, which was a real hit in the previous years, we have expanded our offer with a real collection of delicacies, which are now available for a sumptuous lunch at home. In the past months, we had a surprisingly large number of events, although with less attendees and with online communication, but they were in no way less glamorous than last year’s ones. We had numerous events and other ceremonies, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations and wedding receptions. Of course, they were all in line with COVID-19 measures and everything has gone well, which makes me very happy. It only proves that we have adhered to regulations and high standards, which our hotel is widely known for. We have also had famous guests, among whom also world-famous cellist Stjepan Hauser, who revealed his plans to us in an interview. Another one was renowned Croatian designer Nenad Sovilj, whose jewellery is coveted by each woman. It is interesting that I remember Nenad from the time when he would come to our hotel as a little boy to visit his mum, who worked here then. It is incredible how many people are in some way linked to this hotel. Anyway, I am happy that our magazine also continues to provide new interesting topics, among which the one about the Croatian region of Baranja stands out. If you haven’t visited it yet, make sure you do.

I hope you will enjoy reading our magazine.

Na izmaku ove čudnovate i izazovne godine moram priznati kako se Esplanada prilično dobro držala, bilo nam je turbulentno, kao i svima u svijetu, ali nismo se predali. Dodatno potreseni od ljetošnje poplave i zagrebačkog velikog potresa, u svojoj 95. godini postojanja hotel Esplanade je još jednom dokazao da je jedinstven i nepokolebljiv, a posebno sam ponosan na ljude koji stoje iza njega i koji su u ovim stresnim uvjetima pokazali svoju neizmjernu ljubav i predanost stoljetnoj ljepotici. Dotjerali smo hotel i obnovili pročelje i najvažnije, prilagodili smo se situaciji te unatoč zatvaranjima pripremili posebne ponude za goste i početkom adventa pokrenuli drive-through pick up uslugu koju su naši gosti s nestrpljenjem dočekali. Našu tradicionalnu božićnu puricu „za van“, koja je posljednjih godina bila pravi hit, proširili smo na cijelu kolekciju delicija za raskošno objedovanje kod kuće. Posljednjih mjeseci imali smo iznenađujuće mnogo događanja, doduše s manje uzvanika i uz online komunikaciju, ali svojim glamurom nisu nimalo zaostajala za prošlogodišnjima. Imali smo brojne svečanosti, rođendanska slavlja, obljetnice i vjenčanja, naravno u skladu s epidemiološkim mjerama i sve je prošlo odlično, što me jako veseli. To je samo dokaz da smo se držali propisa i visokih standarda po kojima je hotel nadaleko poznat. Imali smo i slavnih gostiju, jedan od njih je i svjetski popularan čelist Stjepan Hauser koji nam je u intervjuu otkrio svoje planove. Drugi je naš poznati dizajner Nenad Sovilj, za čijim nakitom žudi svaka žena. Interesantno je da se Nenada sjećam kako je dolazio u hotel kao mali dječak u posjet mami koja je tada radila ovdje. Nevjerojatno koliko je ljudi na neki način povezano s ovim hotelom. Uglavnom, sretan sam da i ovaj naš časopis ide dalje s novim zanimljivim temama, od kojih se svakako ističe reportaža o Baranji koju morate posjetiti, ako još niste. Uživajte u čitanju!

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Content Sadržaj

A Fairy-Tale Wedding Vjenčanje iz mašte

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Zagreb’s Christmas Customs Zagrebački božićni običaji

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I Miss Concerts and Contact with Audiences

Nedostaju mi koncerti i kontakt s publikom 16 Professor Balthazar Has Come Home

Profesor Baltazar se vratio kući.

20 Dolac – An Unparalled Tourist Attraction Nezaobilazna turistička atrakcija 24 Nenad Sovilj – I Have Always Known How to Value my Work

Uvijek sam znao cijeniti svoj rad

74 Suzana & Marko Majdandžić: A Fairy-Tale Wedding

Vjenčanje iz mašte 78 Fashion – Hippy Garden: Top Design and Consistent Style

Moda Vrhunski dizajn i dosljedan stil

Zagreb’s Christmas Customs Zagrebački božićni običaji

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30 Hotel Staff – Sanda Sokol: We Aim to Give Our Guests a Unique Experience

Nastojimo gostima pružiti jedinstven doživljaj 39 News Novosti 54 Events Događanja 70 Baranja Region Abundant in Natural Beauty

Regija prepuna prirodnih ljepota

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Zagreb’s Christmas Customs Zagrebački božićni običaji

Photographs: ANNIE SPRATT, JOANNA KOSINSKA/ UNSPLASH

Many Zagreb’s inhabitants consider Christmas one of the most beautiful holidays. Serenity, well-being and the tradition of the whole family coming together are marked by planting Christmas wheat, putting up an Advent wreath and decorating a Christmas tree. It is followed by an inevitable sumptuous holiday table.

Božić je brojnim Zagrepčanima jedan od najljepših blagdana. Mir, blagostanje i okupljanje cijele obitelji obilježavaju se sijanjem pšenice, adventskim vijencem i kićenjem božićnog drvca. Zatim slijedi neizostavni bogat blagdanski stol.

Some customs in Zagreb have completely changed over time, and some have remained unchanged to date. Let us recall the most interesting Christmas customs in Croatia’s capital.

Tijekom povijesti neki su običaji u Zagrebu potpuno promijenjeni, a neki su se zadržali do danas. Prisjetimo se najzanimljivijih božićnih običaja u našem glavnom gradu.

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KINČ DECORATION

Ukrašavanje kinča

Before they started decorating a Christmas tree, Zagreb’s inhabitants marked Christmas by decorating a kinč. Kinč is a wreath, which was not placed on the door, but hung over the holiday table. It could be evergreen, but it was often made of straw and decorated with gold-painted walnuts and red apples.

Prije nego što se počelo kiti božićno drvce, Zagrepčani su Božić obilježavali kićenjem kinča. Kinč je vijenac koji se tada nije postavljao na vrata, već iznad blagdanskog stola. Mogao je biti zimzelen, a često se izrađivao od slame i ukrašavao pozlaćenim orasima i crvenim jabukama.

THE FIRST CHRISTMAS TREE IN ZAGREB Prvo božićno drvce u Zagrebu Today’s Christmas customs date back to the 19th century and are related to the development of urban societies. Most of them come from the Germanic countries, from which they were imported at the time. At that time, people started decorating fir trees on Christmas Eve using imported industrial Christmas decorations.

Before that, trees had been decorated with hard candy rods, walnuts and candles. Hard candy rods were beautifully decorated, wrapped in cellophane of various colours, but they did not taste good at all. If someone happened to be deceived by their appearance and ate a candy, he or she would wrap a little rock in the cellophane and put it back on the tree. Christmas firs had sparse branches and they were decorated with very few ornaments.

An onion was usually placed on the top of the tree, because it was believed to chase colds away from the house, and when the onion sprouted, one could read the fortune from the sprouts. The length of the sprouts foretold what the new year would be like: if the sprouts were long and healthy, the year would be prosperous.

Christmas trees remained decorated until 2 February, that is, until Candlemas Day, when they already looked somewhat pitiful.

This is how wealthy families celebrated Christmas.

Some records show that, instead of the whole fir, poor families only had one branch that they decorated, stuck in a turnip and placed on the table.

TWO ORANGES AS A GIFT Gift-giving has always been a custom in Zagreb, especially to children. Gifts were symbolic and in line with the times. They were mostly apples, walnuts or other nuts. Wealthy people would give their dearest ones handmade toys as gifts.

In the 19th century, gifts became more concrete, but far from lavish as they are today. It is interesting that two oranges were one of the biggest gifts at the time.

As they were difficult to find in Zagreb, those who received them thought that they were a valuable gift.

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Današnji božićni običaji potječu iz 19. stoljeća i vežu se uz razvoj građanskog društva. Najviše ih potječe iz germanskih zemalja iz kojih su tada uvezeni. U to vrijeme počela se kititi jela na Badnjak i to uvezenim industrijskim nakitom.

Prije toga drvce se ukrašavalo salonskim bombonima, orasima i svjećicama. Salonski bomboni bili su predivno ukrašeni i dekorirani, umotani u celofane različitih boja, no okus im nije bio nimalo privlačan.

Ako je nekog izgled zavarao, pa je pojeo bombon, u celofan bi vraćao kamenčić i time ponovno ukrasio drvce. Božićna jela imala je rijetke grane i bila je ukrašena s jako malo nakita.

Na vrh jele stavljala se glavica luka jer se vjerovalo da tjera prehladu iz kuće, a kad bi luk proklijao, iz klica se mogla proricati budućnost. O duljini klica ovisilo je kakva će biti nova godina: ako su klice duge i zdrave, godina će biti uspješna.

Božićno drvce ostajalo je okićeno do 2. veljače, odnosno blagdana Svijećnice, kad bi već poprimilo pomalo otužan izgled.

Tako bi najčešće Božić slavile bogate obitelji, a neki zapisi govore o tome da su siromašne obitelji umjesto jele imale samo jednu granu koju su okitili i zaboli u repu te stavili na stol.

Dvije naranče na dar U Zagrebu je oduvijek postojao običaj darivanja, posebice najmlađih. Darovi su bili simbolični i primjereni dobu u kojem se živjelo. Najčešće su to bile jabuke, orasi ili drugo orašasto voće. Bogati slojevi društva darivali bi svoje najmilije rukom izrađenom igračkom.

U 19. stoljeću darovi su postajali konkretniji, ali još uvijek ni približno bogati kao danas. Zanimljivo je da su u to vrijeme jedan od najvećih darova bile – dvije naranče. Budući da ih je tada bilo teško nabaviti u Zagrebu, onaj tko ih je dobio smatrao je da je riječ o vrijednome daru.

In the 19th century, gifts became more concrete, but far from lavish as they are today.

It is interesting that two oranges were one of the biggest gifts at the time.

U 19. stoljeću darovi su postajali konkretniji, ali još uvijek ni približno bogati kao danas. Zanimljivo je da su u to vrijeme jedan od najvećih darova bile – dvije naranče.

LIGHTING CANDLES

Paljenje svijeća

Another custom among Zagreb’s inhabitants at that time was to light tall candles during Christmas lunch or dinner. As they never burned completely, they were put away and kept for the following year.

Među starim Zagrepčanima postojao je i običaj da se tijekom obiteljskog božićnog ručka ili večere upale visoke svijeće. Budući da nikad ne bi izgorjele do kraja, spremale su se i brižno čuvale za sljedeću godinu.

WHEAT DECORATED WITH A RED RIBBON

Pšenica ukrašena crvenom vrpcom

Christmas wheat was also planted at that time, just like today. It was always decorated with a red ribbon, which protected the family from evil forces. During the Illyrian movement also known as Croatian national revival, the red ribbon tied around the wheat was replaced with a Croatian tricolour one.

I u to se vrijeme sijala pšenica kao i danas te se obvezno ukrašavala crvenom vrpcom koja je obitelj čuvala od zlih sila. U vrijeme ilirskog preporoda oko pšenice je crvena vrpca zamijenjena trobojnicom.

HOLIDAY TABLE

Tradicionalno su se za Badnjak jeli juha od graha, salata od krumpira ili graha te tjestenina s orasima i makom. Odabrali su jedno od spomenutih jela i pripremili prema želji. Nikad se nije pripremalo puno jela na Badnjak. Živjelo se i jelo skromno, a hrana se čuvala za Božić. Nije se jeo bakalar koji je danas popularno jelo na Badnjak.

Traditional Christmas Eve meals included bean soup, potato or bean salad and walnut and poppy seed pasta. People would choose one of those dishes and prepare it as desired. They never prepared many dishes on Christmas Eve. They lived and ate modestly and saved food for Christmas. They didn’t have codfish, which is a popular Christmas Eve dish today.

Just like today, turkey with mlinci (Croatian pasta) was the traditional Christmas dish. Desserts included traditional walnut rolls, poppy seed rolls, decorated gingerbread cookies and other cookies. Gingerbread cookies were not eaten but used as ornaments.

It was important to have a sumptuous Christmas table, because it was believed to bring a prosperous year.

Food crumbs were not allowed to be thrown away, but they had to be collected and thrown into fire, which would bring abundance to the family.

Blagdanski stol

Božić je kao i danas bio rezerviran za puricu s mlincima, a od slastica su se pripremali tradicionalna orahnjača i makovnjača, licitari i sitni kolačići. Licitari se nisu jeli, već su služili za ukras.

Bilo je bitno da stol za Božić bude jako bogat jer se vjerovalo da će onda i ostatak godine biti takav. Mrvice hrane nisu se smjele baciti, već pokupiti i baciti u vatru, što bi obitelji donosilo obilje.

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INTERVIEW

STJEPAN HAUSER

I Miss Concerts and Contact with Audiences Nedostaju mi koncerti i kontakt s publikom

Famous cellist Stjepan Hauser is a frequent guest of our hotel. We talked to him about how the COVID-19 pandemic is influencing his work, about the duets that he has recorded, his creative block and hobbies. Čest gost našeg hotela poznati je violončelist Stjepan Hauser. Razgovarali smo s njim o tome kako pandemija koronavirusne bolesti utječe na njegov rad, o duetima koje je snimio, stvaralačkoj blokadi i hobijima.

Author: SANDRA OSREČKI Photographs: TOMISLAV SMOLJANOVIĆ

Young, talented, successful - these are the epithets that describe Croatian world-renowned cellist, who used to be part of the 2Cellos duo and is a solo musician today. The release of his long-awaited solo album of classical music titled Classic made his childhood dreams come true and started his launch to the soloist orbit, where only the sky’s the limit. Four singles have already been released from the album: „Swan Lake“, „Air on G String“, „River Flows in You“ and „Nessun dorma“. The album also includes adaptations of pieces by Mozart, Albinoni, Rachmaninoff and some contemporary authors.

Mlad, talentiran, uspješan epiteti su koji krase Stjepana Hausera, hrvatskog ali i svjetski poznatog violončelista, nekad člana popularnog dua 2Cellos, a danas glazbenika u solističkim vodama. Objavivši svoj dugoočekivani solistički album klasične glazbe „Classic“, ostvario je sve svoje dječačke snove te započeo lansiranje u solističku orbitu, gdje mu je samo nebo granica. S albuma su već objavljena četiri singla: „Swan lake“ („Labuđe jezero“), „Air on G string“, „Rivers Flows in You“ i „Nessun dorma“, a na albumu se još nalaze i obrade skladbi Mozarta, Albinonija, Rahmanjinova te nekih suvremenih autora.

He was born in the city of Pula. Classical music is his life, he gets up and goes to bed with it. He is creative and full of new ideas, he says that he is only at the beginning

Rođeni Puljanin, klasičnu glazbu živi, s njom se budi i liježe. Kreativan i pun novih ideja, kaže da je tek na početku svoje glazbene karijere. Iako tek u trideseIN T ERV IEW | I N TERVJ U

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of his music career. Although only in his 30s, Stjepan Hauser has already performed in over 40 countries on all continents, which includes concerts in the world’s most prestigious concert halls, such as Wigmore Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Southbank Centre and many others, and he has also received numerous awards in prestigious national and international competitions. He had a career turnaround and achieved world fame and popularity in 2011, when he and Luka Šulić decided to do a cover of Michael Jackson’s hit „Smooth Criminal“. Their cello cover became a hit on YouTube in a matter of days.

tima, Stjepan Hauser već je nastupio u više od 40 zemalja na svim kontinentima, uključujući koncerte u najprestižnijim svjetskim dvoranama, poput Wigmore Halla, Royal Albert Halla, amsterdamskog Concertgebouwa, Southbank Centra i mnogih drugih, a dobitnik je i brojnih nagrada na prestižnim domaćim i svjetskim natjecanjima. Preokret u karijeri i svjetsku slavu i popularnost postiže 2011. godine, kad zajedno s Lukom Šulićem odlučuje obraditi poznati hit Michaela Jacksona „Smooth Criminal“ koji u njihovoj violončelističkoj izvedbi u samo nekoliko dana postaje hit na YouTubeu.

He arrives for the interview in the Esplanade Hotel’s bar punctually to the minute. He carefully leans his cello against a leather chair, orders freshly pressed juice and begins the interview with a smile on his face. He oozes a boyish enthusiasm and sincere commitment to music and creation, such as only the greatest artists possess.

Passion, commitment to and love of music pervade the whole conversation, they are felt in his every answer.

Točno u minutu dolazi na dogovoreni intervju u baru hotela Esplanade. Oprezno odlaže violončelo uz kožnatu garnituru, naručuje svježe cijeđeni sok i sa smiješkom na licu započinje razgovor. Odiše dječačkim zanosom i iskrenom posvećenošću glazbi i stvaranju, kakvu imaju samo najveći umjetnici. Strast, predanost i ljubav prema glazbi prožimaju čitav razgovor, osjete se u svakom njegovom odgovoru.

We are in a difficult period of the pandemic. What is your business situation as a musician like? Do you manage to create and work?

Nalazimo se u teškom razdoblju pandemije. Kakva je vaša poslovna situacija kao glazbenika, uspijevate li stvarati i raditi?

The pandemic has had an adverse impact on all industries, especially on us music artists. All events have been cancelled, my whole tour has been cancelled.

Before the pandemic, I took a year-and-a-half long break to rest from everything, and exactly when I wanted to come back to playing, the pandemic broke out and my break got extended to two and a half years. I enjoyed the rest at the beginning, but I’ve had enough now. I miss concerts and contact with audiences.

Pandemija je loše utjecala na sve grane gospodarstva, a pogotovo na nas umjetnike koji se bavimo glazbom. Svi eventi su otkazani, moja je cijela turneja otkazana. Prije pandemije sam uzeo pauzu godinu i pol, kako bih se odmorio od svega, i upravo kad sam se odlučio vratiti sviranju, stigla je pandemija i pauza se produžila na dvije i pol godine. U početku sam uživao u odmoru, međutim, sad mi je dosta.

Nedostaju mi koncerti i kontakt s publikom.

During the quarantine, you recorded a cover of Celine Dion’s „My Heart Will Go On“ from the film Titanic with Italian singer Benedetta Caretta and the recording delighted your fans on social networks.

What are your future plans?

Za vrijeme karantene snimili ste s talijanskom pjevačicom Benedettom Carettom verziju pjesme Celine Dion „My heart will go on“ iz filma „Titanic“, a snimka je oduševila obožavatelje na društvenim mrežama. Kakvi su vaši daljnji planovi?

Due to this situation with the pandemic, I cannot plan anything regarding concerts and tours. Nobody knows how long it will last, but at least now I have a lot of time to create, record and carry out all the things that I always wanted to do, but never had the time. I was always on the road, in a hurry and stress, there was always some fuss. I am using this free time to develop in other areas that I didn’t have time for when I was on tours. It is in a way good for me. Now I have recorded many new pieces without stress, I keep on recording them, so that I will make the most of this time to record as many pieces as possible.

S obzirom na sadašnju situaciju s pandemijom, ne mogu ništa planirati u vezi s koncertima i turnejama, ne zna se koliko će sve to još potrajati, ali sad barem imam puno prostora za stvaranje, snimanje i realizaciju svega što sam oduvijek želio, a nisam imao vremena. Stalno sam bio na putu, stalno neka žurba, strka, stres. Koristim ovo slobodno vrijeme da se razvijem na drugim poljima za koja nisam imao toliko vremena kad sam bio na turnejama. To mi je na neki način i dobro došlo. Sad sam na miru snimio puno novih stvari, snimam stalno i dalje, pa ću maksimalno iskoristiti ovo vrijeme da snimim što više.

In February, you also released your long-awaited first solo album of classical music titled Classic. Are you proud of it? How satisfied are you with its success?

U veljači ste objavili i dugoočekivani prvi solistički album klasične glazbe „Classic“. Jeste li ponosni na svoj prvijenac? Kako ste zadovoljni njegovim uspjehom?

I’m extremely satisfied. Classic is currently the best-selling classical music album in the world. It made my craziest dreams come true. This is something that I have actually waited for my whole life.

All the music on the album, these romantic melodies that I grew up with, which are in my heart, this is a hundred percent me. This actually made my childhood dream come true.

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I NTERVIEW | INTE RVJU

Prezadovoljan. „Classic“ je trenutačno najprodavaniji album klasične glazbe na svijetu. To je ostvarenje svih mojih najluđih snova. Nešto što sam zapravo cijeli život čekao. Sva glazba na albumu, te romantične melodije uz koje sam odrastao, koje su meni u srcu, u tome sam sto posto ja. To je zapravo ispunjenje dječačkog sna.

The pandemic has had an adverse impact on all industries, especially on us music artists.

All events have been cancelled, my whole tour has been cancelled.

Pandemija je loše utjecala na sve grane gospodarstva, a pogotovo na nas umjetnike koji se bavimo glazbom. Svi eventi su otkazani, moja je cijela turneja otkazana.

I have never had a block. A bigger problem to me is that I have too many ideas, I’m always amped up, I can’t stop.

Can you describe your typical working day in a nutshell?

There is no difference between private and work in my life, to me it is all both work and pleasure. It all melts into one. I do the work, record something, and also have a good time. There is actually no work in my life, only inspiration and artistic drive are important.

U mojem životu nema razlike između privatnog i poslovnog, meni je sve i posao i užitak i gušt. Sve se stapa u jedno. Obavim posao, snimim nešto, a uz to se i dobro zabavim. Nema zapravo rada u mojem životu, samo su bitni inspiracija, umjetnički poriv i nadahnuće.

Nemam nikada blokadu, veći mi je problem što imam previše ideja, stalno sam nabrijan, ne mogu stati

What inspires and motivates you the most in your music? Do you ever find yourself in a creative block and how do you solve it?

Što vas najviše inspirira i motivira u vašoj glazbi?

Nađete li se ponekad u stvaralačkoj blokadi i kako to rješavate?

I have never had a block. A bigger problem to me is that I have too many ideas, I’m always amped up, I can’t stop. When I have done, recorded something, it is not enough for me, I want to go on and on right away.

As much as it is good, it is also bad. I cannot relax, rest, go to bed with an empty mind. I have a million ideas constantly swirling through my head. I can do several projects at a time, be everywhere.

Nemam nikada blokadu, veći mi je problem što imam previše ideja, stalno sam nabrijan, ne mogu stati. Kad nešto napravim, snimim, nije mi to dovoljno, odmah bih dalje i dalje. Koliko je to dobro, toliko je i loše. Ne mogu se opustiti, odmoriti, leći prazne glave. Milijun ideja mi stalno prolazi mislima. Mogu raditi nekoliko projekata odjednom, biti na sve strane.

We know a lot about your business successes and your music, but little is known about you as a person.

People say that you are an introvert person. What are you like in your private life? How do you spend your time? Do you have hobbies? How do you let off steam?

I don’t have any hobbies, to me, music is both work and hobby. I walk a lot, I can walk for hours, it relaxes

Možete li ukratko opisati svoj tipični radni dan?

Znamo mnogo o vašim poslovnim uspjesima i vašoj glazbi, međutim, o vama se privatno malo zna.

Govori se da ste introvertirana osoba. Kakvi ste privatno? Kako provodite slobodno vrijeme, imate li hobije, koji je vaš ispušni ventil?

Nemam hobije, meni je muzika i posao i hobi. Puno hodam, mogu hodati satima, to me opušta, a opet, slušam glazbu i kad hodam, vizualiziram, zamišljam, uvijek sam u tome.

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me. And then again, I listen to music also when I go for a walk, I visualize, imagine, I am always in it.

You have worked with many renowned and successful musicians. Which cooperation do you remember the most and with which musician would you like to collaborate with?

I am fortunate to have worked with the greatest legends, but among all international legends, the cooperation with Oliver Dragojević is still dearest to my heart. It is personal; I grew up with Oliver, I was two years old and I was already listening to his voice, it remained etched in my memory and got under my skin.

All my life I dreamed about playing with my hero one day, and it is incomparable to anything else. I have also collaborated with Elton John.

What is your biggest fear?

A difficult question. It changes, one fear goes away, another comes and so it goes around and around.

I don’t want anybody to take my freedom of expression and creation away, I live for art, expression, for music. I can’t imagine that someone could take that away from me, that I couldn’t express myself in that way. That’s probably my biggest fear.

Your fast success on YouTube is well-known. What advice would you give young musicians who are about to enter that world, what to hope for, how to get their break, achieve success and fame?

The problem with many young people is that they are under the influence of the masses, trends and current events. You must create your own world and be confident in what you are doing and be completely detached from what is going on in the world. Many people fall under the influence of current trends and they think that they must work in that way, so they copy others. Actually, you must be in a world of your own and then authenticity makes you stand out from the masses. You must pave your own way and not go where everybody is going. Young people have no patience, we live in an instant, fast world, in which young people think that everything can come overnight. I spent over 25 years studying, scrutinizing, refining, practising, being immersed in it, exploring everything, striving 14 | E S P LA NA DE V IEW

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Surađivali ste s mnogim poznatim i uspješnim glazbenicima. Koju suradnju najviše pamtite i s kojim biste glazbenikom voljeli surađivati?

Zaista sam imao sreću surađivati s najvećim legendama, ali od svih svjetskih legendi, ipak mi je suradnja s Oliverom najviše prirasla srcu. To je osobno; uz Olivera sam odrastao, imao sam dvije godine i već sam slušao taj njegov glas, urezao mi se u pamćenje i uvukao pod kožu. Cijeli život sam maštao da jednog dana sviram s mojim herojem i to je nešto što se ne može usporediti ni sa čim. Surađivao sam i s Eltonom Johnom.

Koji je vaš najveći strah?

Teško pitanje. To se mijenja, jedan strah prođe, drugi dođe i tako stalno ukrug. Ne želim da mi itko oduzme slobodu izražavanja i stvaranja, živim za umjetnost, izražaj, za glazbu. Ne mogu zamisliti da bi mi netko to mogao oduzeti, da se ne mogu izraziti na taj način. To mi je vjerojatno najveći strah.

Poznat je vaš brzi uspjeh na YouTubeu. Što biste savjetovali mladim glazbenicima koji tek kreću u taj svijet, čemu da se nadaju, kako da se probiju, postignu uspjeh i slavu?

Problem je mnogih mladih što su pod utjecajem mase, trendova i zbivanja. Ti moraš stvarati neki svoj svijet i biti uvjeren u to što radiš i uopće nemati dodir s onim što se događa u svijetu. Mnogi padnu pod trenutačni utjecaj i misle da moraju raditi na taj način, pa kopiraju, a zapravo trebaš biti u nekom svojem filmu i onda vas autentičnost izdvaja iz mase. Sam trebaš utabati neki svoj put, a ne ići tamo gdje svi idu.

Mladi nemaju strpljenja, živimo u nekom instantnom,

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I am fortunate to have worked with the greatest legends, but among all international legends, the cooperation with Oliver Dragojević is still dearest to my heart Zaista sam imao sreću surađivati s najvećim legendama, ali od svih svjetskih legendi, ipak mi je suradnja s Oliverom najviše prirasla srcu

for perfectionism. And then it happens, after so many years of work and endeavour, your whole life stands behind it. Young people today don’t have such discipline and patience.

What else would you like to achieve in your career?

What are your goals and plans?

I haven’t even started yet, the right things are yet to come! I have so many ideas which I haven’t had the time to realize yet. Now I feel that the time has come to put it all into practice. There will be many surprises.

The video for „Nessun dorma“ from your album Classic, in which you were accompanied by around 70 members of the SO DO El Sistema children and youth symphony orchestra, was shot in the Šijana Forest, where you also learned to walk. Is that video particularly symbolic and significant?

Yes, that video is very symbolic. That is the forest, in which I learned to walk as a kid, then kids playing instruments in the video... it is all connected, symbolic.

Children are the world’s future. It is nice to see young people do something this noble, instead of being on the streets. It’s better to see them with violins and violoncellos in their hands.

brzom svijetu u kojem mladi misle da sve može doći preko noći. Ja sam 25 i više godina proučavao, izučavao, usavršavao, vježbao, bio u tome, istraživao sve moguće, težio perfekcionizmu. I onda se to dogodi, nakon toliko truda i godina rada, cijeli život stoji iza toga. Mladi danas nemaju takvu disciplinu i strpljenje. Što biste još u karijeri željeli postići? Koji su vaši ciljevi i planovi?

Ja nisam još ni počeo, prave stvari tek slijede! Imam toliko ideja koje do sada nisam imao vremena realizirati! Sad osjećam da je došlo vrijeme da sve to provedem u djelo. Bit će puno iznenađenja.

Spot za pjesmu „Nessun dorma“ s vašeg albuma „Classic“ snimljen je, u pratnji 70-ak članova dječjeg simfonijskog orkestra SO DO El Sistema, u Šijanskoj šumi u kojoj ste i prohodali. Ima li taj spot posebnu simboliku i značaj?

Da, taj spot ima puno simbolike, u toj sam šumi kao klinac prohodao, pa klinci koji u spotu sviraju instrumente... sve je to povezano, simbolično. Na mladima svijet ostaje. Lijepo je vidjeti mlade da se bave nečim tako plemenitim, umjesto da su na ulici. Bolje ih je vidjeti s violinom i violončelom u ruci.

You often stay at the Esplanade Hotel. What are your rituals when you travel to other cities and countries?

Čest ste gost hotela Esplanade. Kakvi su vaši rituali tijekom putovanja u drugi grad, državu?

To wake up and have coffee, haha! That’s life. People are constantly looking for something in life, but at the end of the day, it all comes down to little things. It’s about moments. To wake up, breath in, have coffee somewhere on a nice terrace. This terrace of the Esplanade Hotel is particularly beautiful.

Probuditi se i otići na kavu, ha ha! To je život. Ljudi stalno traže nešto u životu, a na kraju se sve svodi na sitnice. To su trenuci. Probuditi se, udahnuti, popiti kavu negdje na lijepoj terasi. Ova Esplanadina je posebno lijepa terasa.

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Professor Balthazar Has Come Home Profesor Baltazar se vratio kući

To the delight of children, but also adult promoters of joy, knowledge and positive vibes, an exhibition titled 51000 Balthazar Town opened at Rijeka’s Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art within the project Rijeka – European Capital of Culture 2020.

Na oduševljenje djece, ali i odraslih zagovornika veselja, znanja i pozitivnih vibracija, u Muzeju moderne i suvremene umjetnosti u Rijeci otvorena je izložba 51000 Balthazargrad, u sklopu projekta Rijeka – prijestolnica kulture 2020. godine

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The long-awaited exhibition had been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it eventually opened on 23 October 2020, with all epidemiological measures in place. Due to great public interest, the opening lasted three days.

Dugo iščekivana izložba zbog pandemije koronavirusne bolesti bila je otkazana, a 23. listopada 2020. konačno je otvorena, uza sve propisane epidemiološke mjere. Zbog velikog zanimanja građana otvorenje je trajalo čak tri dana.

The 51000 Balthazar Town has been organized as part of the Children’s House of the European Capital of Culture project, produced by RIJEKA 2020 and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. It brings joy, a lot of positive energy and bright colours. It is the largest exhibition to date dedicated to Professor Balthazar, whose inventions many generations grew up with.

Izložba 51000 Balthazargrad postavljena je u sklopu programa „Dječja kuća Europske prijestolnice kulture“, u produkciji RIJEKE 2020 i MMSU-a (Muzeja moderne i suvremene umjetnosti). Donosi veselje, puno pozitivne energije i šarenila. Riječ je o dosad najvećoj izložbi posvećenoj profesoru Baltazaru uz čije su izume odrastale brojne generacije.

The exhibition relates to the animated series about Professor Balthazar, which consisted of 59 episodes and was produced from 1967 to 1978. During the five to ten minute-long episodes, the peculiar Professor Balthazar tries to solve his fellow citizens’ problems using his imagination.

Izložba je odgovor na animiranu seriju o profesoru Baltazaru, koja se sastoji od 59 epizoda, a snimljena je od 1967. do 1978. Tijekom pet do deset minuta, koliko traje svaka epizoda, luckasti profesor Baltazar uz pomoć mašte pokušava riješiti probleme građana svojega grada.

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The 51000 Balthazar Town has been organized as part of the Children’s House of the European Capital of Culture project, produced

by RIJEKA 2020 and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Izložba 51000 Balthazargrad postavljena je u sklopu programa „Dječja kuća Europske prijestolnice kulture“, u produkciji RIJEKE 2020 i MMSU-a

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The unique professor’s life is told with a lot of fun, attractive installations and interactive contents and visitors discover his new adventures with each step Uz mnoštvo zabave, atraktivnih instalacija i interaktivnog sadržaja ispričan je život jedinstvenog profesora, a svakim korakom otkrivaju se njegove nove dogodovštine

Professor Balthazar’s messages are about the importance of tolerance, ecology, pacifism, science and joint problem solving, so that they relate to both children and adults.

Poruke profesora Baltazara govore o važnosti tolerancije, ekologije, pacifizma, znanosti i zajedničkog rješavanja problema, pa su primjerene i djeci i odraslima.

The animated series about Professor Balthazar achieved a big success not only in Croatia, but throughout the world, from the Scandinavian countries, Germany, Iran to the USA.

Serijal crtanih filmova o profesoru Baltazaru postigao je velik uspjeh ne samo na prostoru naše zemlje, već diljem svijeta od skandinavskih zemalja, Njemačke, Irana do SAD-a.

The plot of the series takes place in an imaginary town inspired by Rijeka. When creating Balthazar Town, scenographer Zlatko Bourek envisioned a town resembling Rijeka. This is why many people say that Professor Balthazar has come home now.

Radnja je smještena u grad kojem je upravo Rijeka poslužila kao inspiracija. Naime, scenograf Zlatko Bourek pri kreiranju Baltazargrada zamislio je grad koji izgledom i dobrim vibracijama podsjeća na Rijeku. Zato mnogi govore kako se sada profesor Baltazar vratio kući.

This exhibition seeks to present a successful Croatian film export product as well and authentically as possible. Everything is at a high level, which is demonstrated by the fact that the exhibits were collected for as long as two years. This will let visitors immerse themselves in Professor Balthazar’s life and work, known by children today, as well.

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Izložbom se pokušao što bolje i autentičnije predstaviti uspješan hrvatski izvozni filmski proizvod, a da je sve na visokoj razini, govori podatak da je prikupljanje materijala trajalo čak dvije godine. Stoga će se posjetitelji moći uživjeti u život i djelo profesora Baltazara, čiji lik djeca poznaju i danas.

Izložba se može razgledati u četiri dijela: Svemir,

Universe, the Sea, the River and the Town. These units emphasize the resemblance of Rijeka (Rijeka is Croatian for river) and Balthazar Town, that is, coming to town from the sea across the river. The topic of the exhibition is also an invitation to visitors to forget about the reality for a while and go back to the time when Professor Balthazar could solve all problems.

More, Rijeka i Grad. Upravo te cjeline naglašavaju sličnost Rijeke i Baltazargrada, odnosno dolazak s mora preko rijeke u grad. Tema izložbe ujedno je i poziv posjetiteljima da nakratko zaborave na stvarnost i vrate se u prošlost, u vrijeme kad je profesor Baltazar mogao riješiti sve probleme.

The unique professor’s life is told with a lot of fun, attractive installations and interactive contents and visitors discover his new adventures with each step. The exhibition also shows how much success this animated series has achieved from its beginning to date. Its plot also sought to contextualize the time we are living in.

Uz mnoštvo zabave, atraktivnih instalacija i interaktivnog sadržaja ispričan je život jedinstvenog profesora, a svakim korakom otkrivaju se njegove nove dogodovštine. Izložba govori i o tome koliki je uspjeh postigao ovaj animirani serijal od začetaka do danas, a njegova radnja pokušala je staviti u kontekst i vrijeme u kojem se nalazimo.

The exhibition is accompanied by numerous creative and exploratory workshops for all ages and by different games. There is also a large interactive installation and visitors can participate in the creation of small editions of DYI publications.

Izložbu prate brojne kreativne i istraživačke radionice, edukativne aktivnosti za sve uzraste i razne vrste igara. Postavljena je velika interaktivna instalacija, a posjetitelji mogu sudjelovati u izradi malih naklada DYI publikacija.

Željko Luketić is the curator of the exhibition. Most visitors’ attention is drawn to Balthazar›s invention machine made by multimedia artist Lina Kovačević.

Kustos izložbe je Željko Luketić, a najviše pažnje posjetitelja privlači Baltazarov izumiteljski stroj koji je izradila multimedijalna umjetnica Lina Kovačević.

The animated film’s motifs were also used to adorn the Grčevo Beach at Pećine and equip a children’s playground at the Molo Longo breakwater promenade as part of the European Capital of Culture project.

Motivi iz animiranog filma korišteni su i prilikom uređenja plaže Grčevo na Pećinama te uređenja dječjeg igrališta na Molo longu, u sklopu projekta Europske prijestolnice kulture.

With this exhibition, Rijeka pays tribute to the greyhaired professor with glasses, who enjoys solving other people’s problems. But it also pays tribute to numerous women who participated in creating the Professor Balthazar character as colourists, copyists and editors, many of whom did their work anonymously.

Rijeka ovom izložbom odaje priznanje sijedom profesoru s naočalama, koji uživa u rješavanju tuđih problema. No, odaje priznanje i brojnim ženama koje su sudjelovale u stvaranju lika profesora Baltazara kao koloristice, kopistice i montažerke, a mnogo ih je svoj posao odradilo anonimno.

With its attractive appearance, colours and interactive units, the exhibition will delight the youngest visitors, but also older ones – because all parents and grandparents know Professor Balthazar. His positive energy has flooded the city of Rijeka and taken many people back to a more carefree and joyful time.

Atraktivnim izgledom, bojama i interaktivnim cjelinama izložba će oduševiti najmlađe posjetitelje, ali i starije – jer od roditelja do baka i djedova, svi poznaju profesora Baltazara. Njegova pozitivna energija preplavila je grad Rijeku, a mnoge je ljude vratila u bezbrižnije i veselije vrijeme.

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Photo: J. DUVAL

An Unparalled Tourist Attraction Dolac – nezaobilazna turistička atrakcija This year, the Dolac farmers’ market marked its 90th year, yet very few are aware of its turbulent past. There are many records about Dolac farmers’ market but the most interesting fact is that it was built on the site of a – graveyard!

Ove godine tržnica Dolac proslavila je 90. godišnjicu postojanja, a malo je onih koji poznaju njezinu turbulentnu povijest. O tržnici Dolac postoje brojni zapisi, a najzanimljiviji je podatak da je izgrađena na – groblju!

The Dolac farmers’ market has become an iconic location in Zagreb, visited every week by some 200,000 people. A must destination for Zagreb citizens, it’s known to be one of the cheapest markets; it has also become a tourist and cultural attraction. The popular kumice or farmers’ wives, without whom Zagreb’s markets would not be the same, contribute to Dolac’s popularity.

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Tržnica Dolac postala je kultno mjesto grada Zagreba, koje tjedno posjeti gotovo 200.000 ljudi. Nezaobilazno odredište Zagrepčana poznato je kao jedna od najjeftinijih tržnica, a postalo je i turistička i kulturna atrakcija. Popularnosti Dolca pridonose i popularne kumice bez kojih su zagrebačke tržnice nezamislive.

Author: MARTINA LOVAKOVIĆ Photographs: INES NOVKOVIĆ, TZGZ

The Dolac farmers’ market has become an iconic location in Zagreb, visited every week by some 200,000 people Tržnica Dolac postala je kultno mjesto grada Zagreba, koje tjedno posjeti gotovo 200.000 ljudi

This year, the Dolac farmers’ market marked its 90th year, yet very few are aware of its turbulent past. There are many records about Dolac farmers’ market but the most interesting fact is that it was built on the site of a – graveyard!

Ove godine tržnica Dolac proslavila je 90. godišnjicu postojanja, a malo je onih koji poznaju njezinu turbulentnu povijest. O tržnici Dolac postoje brojni zapisi, a najzanimljiviji je podatak da je izgrađena na – groblju!

HOW IT ALL STARTED

Kako je sve počelo

Following the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy in the 1920s and 30s, Zagreb became the main centre of the newly-established Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes, and the country’s major financial centre.

Nakon raspada Austro-Ugarske Monarhije 20-ih i 30-ih godina prošlog stoljeća, Zagreb je postajao glavno središte novonastale Kraljevine Srba, Hrvata i Slovenaca te veliko financijsko središte zemlje.

The decision was made to move the old market, Harmica, from what is today Ban Jelačić Square. (The name Harmica comes from the Hungarian word harmincz, which translates as one/thirtieth; namely, at the time, the customs duty on imported goods was one/thirtieth of the goods’ value.) The idea was to open a new market in Zagreb, but whenever negotiations were started, they quickly stalled for some reason. The location was the most controversial issue, a topic that was to remain current some 20 years at the start of the 20th century.

Donesena je odluka o preseljenju stare tržnice Harmice koja se nalazila na prostoru današnjeg Trga bana Josipa Jelačića. (Ime Harmica dolazi od mađarske riječi harmincz, što znači tridesetica; naime, tada se na uvezenu robu plaćala carina u iznosu tridesetog dijela vrijednosti robe.) Razmišljalo se o otvaranju nove tržnice u Zagrebu, no kad god bi se pregovori pokrenuli, još brže bi se iz nekog razloga obustavili. Najspornije je bilo pitanje o lokaciji tržnice, što je na početku 20. stoljeća bila tema razgovora više od 20 godina.

After several proposals for the market’s construction and rejected conceptual designs, it was finally decided in 1911 that the Zagreb market would be situated at Dolac. However, World War I had just started, and protests by citizens living at Dolac could not be ignored, so the decision on the new market was only passed in 1925.

Nakon nekoliko prijedloga za gradnju tržnice i odbačenih idejnih projekata, 1911. godine konačno je odlučeno da će se zagrebačka tržnica nalaziti na Dolcu. No, počeo je Prvi svjetski rat, a i prosvjedi građana koji su živjeli u kućama na Dolcu nisu se mogli zanemariti, pa je odluka o nacrtu nove tržnice donesena tek 1925.

The main advocate for the construction of the market at Dolac was the then mayor of Zagreb, architect Vjekoslav Heinzel. A scandal forced Heinzel to resign as mayor and Dr. Stjepan Srkulj was elected to the post.

Srkulj continued his predecessor’s efforts to develop the city and the construction of the market was one of his top priorities.

Glavni zagovaratelj gradnje tržnice na Dolcu bio je tadašnji zagrebački gradonačelnik, arhitekt Vjekoslav Heinzel. Pogođen aferom, morao je odstupiti s mjesta gradonačelnika, a na dužnost je izabran dr.

Stjepan Srkulj. Srkulj se nastavio zalagati za razvoj grada, koji je pokrenuo njegov prethodnik, a kao jedan od glavnih prioriteta isticao je upravo izgradnju tržnice.

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Work began in 1927 but was interrupted again two years later. Namely, King Aleksandar introduced the 6 January Dictatorship which annulled all the existing bodies of authority in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.

Dr. Srkulj, however, stood his ground. He demanded from King Aleksandar that he allow the construction to continue and to keep his mayoral post, which the king soon agreed to. That same year, on 9 March 1929, Mayor Srkulj convened a session of the assembly with only one item on the agenda, the completion of the market.

On 1 September 1930, at precisely eight o’clock in the morning, proud Mayor Stjepan Srkulj finally inaugurated the new market at Dolac which over the next 90 years would become Zagreb’s most popular market and an iconic feature of the city.

Radovi su započeli 1927., a nakon dvije godine ponovno su prekinuti. Naime, kralj Aleksandar je uveo šestosiječanjsku diktaturu zbog koje prestaju postojati sva dotadašnja tijela vlasti u Kraljevini SHS. No, dr. Srkulj je bio neumoljiv. Zahtijevao je od kralja Aleksandra da dopusti nastavak radova te da on zadrži svoje mjesto gradonačelnika, na što je kralj ubrzo i pristao. Te iste godine, 9. ožujka 1929., gradonačelnik Srkulj sazvao je novu sjednicu skupštine sa samo jednom točkom dnevnog reda o dovršenju gradske tržnice.

Ponosni gradonačelnik Stjepan Srkulj 1. rujna 1930. točno u osam sati konačno je otvorio novu tržnicu Dolac koja je tijekom sljedećih 90 godina postala najpopularniji zagrebački plac i kultno mjesto grada Zagreba.

A MARKET BUILT ON THE SITE OF A GRAVEYARD

Tržnica izgrađena na groblju

Today, very few people are aware that as recently as the beginning of the 20th century, the site of today’s market was a small, densely populated neighbourhood with mainly hovels. The construction of the market required the settlement to be pulled down. In the course of the construction work and excavation, an old graveyard was discovered alongside St. Mary’s Church.

Malotko danas zna da se još i početkom 20. stoljeća na mjestu današnje tržnice nalazilo gusto naseljeno malo naselje s uglavnom siromašnim kućama. A radi izgradnje tržnice, taj dio grada morao je biti srušen. Tijekom građevinskih radova i iskapanja zemlje otkriveno je staro groblje koje se nalazilo uza crkvu sv. Marije.

The work raised criticism from almost all of Zagreb society. Numerous writers, historians and citizens discussed the issue in a negative context, and the decision to build a market on the site of a medieval settlement remained controversial for a long time.

Radovi su tada izazvali kritiku gotovo svih članova zagrebačkoga društva. O tome su u negativnom kontekstu govorili brojni književnici, povjesničari i građani, a odluka o izgradnji tržnice na mjestu srednjovjekovnog naselja dugo je bila kontroverzna.

Nevertheless, the champions of modernisation were relentless and the project was continued. Pod Zidom Street is the only thing that remains of the old settlement today.

Ipak, zagovornici modernizacije bili su ustrajni, pa je projekt nastavljen, a danas je od starog naselja ostala samo ulica Pod zidom.

FARMER’S WIFE BARICA

Kumica Barica

The farmers’ wives make Dolac recognizable. They are friendly sellers who come to Dolac to sell their produce from all over Croatia and each speaks her own dialect which is sometimes hard to understand. However, they share a common conviviality as they try to convince you to buy their fruit and vegetables or try their homemade cheese.

Dolac je prepoznatljiv po svojim kumicama, simpatičnim prodavačicama koje oduvijek na Dolac dolaze prodavati svoje proizvode iz različitih dijelova Hrvatske, a svaka govori svojim dijalektom koji je ponekad teško razumljiv. No, svima je zajedničko da su pune topline, dok vas uvjeravaju da kupite upravo njihovo voće ili povrće ili kušate njihov domaći sir.

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The statue of the farmer’s wife with a basket on top of her head was modelled after Đurđica Janušić from Odra, and the citizens of Zagreb n icknamed it Barica.

Kip kumice s košarom na glavi napravljen je prema liku Đurđice Janušić iz Odre, a Zagrepčani su mu nadjenuli ime Barica Photo: M. VRDOLJAK That is why in 2006, a statue entitled “Farmer’s Wife” was erected to the left at the top of the stairs that lead to Dolac. The sculptor is Stjepan Gračan, who also created the statue of Marija Jurić Zagorka in Tkalčićeva Street.

The statue of the farmer’s wife with a basket on top of her head was modelled after Đurđica Janušić from Odra, and the citizens of Zagreb nicknamed it Barica. Đurđica first came to the market to sell her homegrown garlic in 1964 when she was just seventeen. Today, everyone knows her, from shoppers, tram drivers to Mayor Milan Bandić. She has met many famous personalities, among them the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher. Her stall has been in the same place for over 55 years, and she’s still as passionate about her work as she was in the beginning. Her son drives her to Dolac every morning and she returns home by bus.

DOLAC TODAY The best way to get to Dolac is to cross Ban Josip Jelačić Square from where steps lead up to the market. To get to the stairs, you’ll cross Splavnica – a small street where seedlings and flowers are sold. The market consists of an indoor and an open-air area. Fruits and vegetables are sold in the open-air area and fish mongers and butchers are in the indoor area.

Today, Dolac is a well-known tourist attraction visited by tourists from all over the world. The market is not just for Zagreb citizens, but also for the English, Chinese, Germans, Italians and many others who know that shopping at Dolac is part of the tourist experience in Zagreb. So, when you find yourself in Zagreb, don’t fail to visit the place where you’ll feel the pulse of the city, buy fresh fruit and vegetables while haggling with the farmers’ wives, lose yourself in the hubbub and taste some local delicacies.

Stoga je 2006. godine na vrhu stepenica koje vode na Dolac s lijeve strane postavljen spomenik „Kumica“. Riječ je o radu kipara Stjepana Gračana koji je i autor kipa Marije Jurić Zagorke u Tkalčićevoj ulici.

Kip kumice s košarom na glavi napravljen je prema liku Đurđice Janušić iz Odre, a Zagrepčani su mu nadjenuli ime Barica.

Kumica Đurđica prvi je put na plac donijela svoj domaći češnjak još 1964., kad je imala samo 17 godina.

Danas je poznaju svi, od kupaca i vozača ZET-a do gradonačelnika Milana Bandića. Upoznala je brojne poznate osobe, među kojima i bivšu premijerku Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva Margaret Tacher. Njezin se štand nalazi na istome mjestu već više od 55 godina, a svoj posao obavlja s jednakom strašću i veseljem kao nekad. Svako jutro na Dolac je automobilom vozi sin, a kući se vraća autobusom.

Dolac danas Do Dolca se najlakše dolazi preko Trga bana Josipa Jelačića s kojeg vode stepenice do tržnice. Do stepenica ćete proći Splavnicom – uličicom na kojoj se prodaju sadnice biljaka i cvijeće. Tržnica se sastoji od otvorenog i zatvorenog dijela. Na otvorenom dijelu nalaze se štandovi na kojima se prodaje voće i povrće, a u zatvorenom dijelu su ribarnica i mesnice.

Danas je Dolac poznata turistička atrakcija koju posjećuju turisti iz cijelog svijeta. Taj plac nije rezerviran samo za Zagrepčane, već i za Engleze, Kineze, Nijemce, Talijane i mnoge druge koji znaju da je kupnja na Dolcu dio turističkog doživljaja Zagreba.

Stoga, kad se zateknete u Zagrebu, ne propustite posjetiti mjesto na kojem ćete osjetiti kako grad diše, kupiti svježe voće i povrće uz čaroliju cjenkanja s kumicama, izgubiti se u žamoru ljudi i kušati neke autohtone zagrebačke delicije.

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NENAD SOVILJ

I Have Always Known How to Value my Work Uvijek sam znao cijeniti svoj rad We talked to Croatia’s best known jewellery designer about how he went from agronomy to design, about his cooperation with the first lady and his family ties with Zagreb’s most beautiful hotel S najpoznatijim hrvatskim dizajnerom nakita razgovarali smo o tome kako je od agronoma postao dizajner, o njegovoj suradnji s prvom damom te obiteljskoj povezanosti s najljepšim hotelom u Zagrebu

Author: ANA GRUDEN Photographs: PRIVATNA ARHIVA

When it comes to jewellery made in Croatia, Nenad Sovilj is certainly the most interesting designer among those who have burst on the Croatian scene in the past 15 years. Sovilj’s jewellery features unusual materials and marvellous creations with a touch of glamour.

Kad je riječ o nakitu domaće proizvodnje, Nenad Sovilj zasigurno je najzanimljivije ime koje se u posljednjih 15 godina pojavilo kod nas. Neobični materijali i čudesne kreacije s mjerom glamura karakteriziraju nakit koji nosi ime Sovilj.

He presented his latest collection titled Metamorphosis on the terrace of this hotel in July this year. The reason for this interview was also his 15th work anniversary.

Svoju posljednju kolekciju pod nazivom Metamorphosis predstavio je upravo na terasi ovog hotela u srpnju ove godine, a povod za razgovor bila je i 15-godišnjica njegova kreativnog rada.

A fun fact, which should not be overlooked in this conversation, is that Nenad’s parents worked in this hotels for years; they also met here.

Mali je kuriozitet, koji ne treba zanemariti u ovom razgovoru, činjenica da su Nenadovi roditelji godinama radili u ovom hotelu, gdje su se i upoznali.

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You have a degree in agronomy. How come you chose that? Have you ever worked as an agronomist?

I have always liked plants and had contact with them.

I actually wanted to study botany, but my parents talked me out of it. Their opinion was that, if I wanted to work with plants, I should study agronomy, because it paid better. I wasn’t really satisfied with my studies, because we mostly studied field crops, which I wasn’t particularly interested in. This is why I chose Plant Protection, today’s Phytomedicine, as my field of study.

But everything I learned at university, I applied in my garden in Samobor.

When I was at the end of my studies, aged 25, I asked myself whether I wanted to stay and work at my university, or seriously commit to jewellery. Jewellery obviously won.

You started to work with clay first?

Gardening also included making little sculptures.

While I was working on one, I thought that I could make a hole and turn it into a bracelet. And so I did.

And then I discovered resin.

You work with unusual materials.

I was thinking: If I start making jewellery, the point is that someone should also wear it. Classical jewellery was out of the question, because you cannot be competitive on the market if you do what everybody else does. And I also didn’t want to. So thanks to a friend, who was making an aquarium for his fish, I discovered resin. This is how I started out. I tried, I purchased resin and started exploring that material. It’s phenomenal.

You are marking your 15th work anniversary this year.

Yes, but unfortunately, I could not have a grandiose celebration, as I had planned. Or maybe luckily, I don’t know.

How and when did you realize that making jewellery was what you wanted to do?

I had a clear attitude towards my work. I was very persistent, I didn’t listen to any side comments any more, including those from my family. Everybody found it strange. And I had no support from people who were close to me or acquaintances. When they asked me: “What do you do?”, and I answered: “I make jewellery”, then the question followed: “What do you mean you make jewellery? You mean it’s your hobby?”.

I enjoyed the work, but I was also very much aware of how much work the whole process involved and I knew it couldn’t be cheap. And I have always known how to value my work and charge for it. I have never gifted jewellery.

Not even to celebrities?

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Diplomirali ste agronomiju. Odakle taj izbor? Jeste li ikada radili u struci?

Oduvijek sam volio biljke i imao kontakt s njima. Zapravo sam želio studirati botaniku, ali su me roditelji odgovorili. Smatrali su da bi, ako se već želim baviti biljkama, bilo bolje da studiram agronomiju, isplativije je. Nisam bio pretjerano zadovoljan fakultetom jer smo se najviše bavili ratarskim kulturama koje mi nisu bile previše zanimljive. Zato sam na trećoj godini odabrao smjer Zaštita bilja, današnja fitomedicina.

No, sve što sam naučio na fakultetu prenio sam u svoj vrt u Samoboru.

Kad sam se našao pri kraju studija sa 25 godina, razmišljao sam hoću li ostati raditi na fakultetu ili ću se ozbiljno baviti nakitom. Prevagnuo je, očigledno, nakit.

Najprije ste počeli raditi s glinom?

Bavljenje vrtom uključivalo je i izradu skulpturica, pa sam, radeći na jednoj, pomislio kako bih mogao izbušiti rupu i napraviti narukvicu od nje. Pa sam to i napravio. A zatim sam otkrio smolu.

Radite s neobičnim materijalima.

Razmišljao sam, ako počnem raditi nakit, smisao je da ga netko i nosi. Klasičan nakit nije dolazio u obzir jer ne možeš konkurirati na tržištu, ako radiš nešto što svi rade. A nisam to ni želio. I zahvaljujući prijatelju koji je radio akvarij za svoje ribe, otkrio sam smolu. Tako sam počeo. Probao sam, nabavio smolu i počeo istraživati taj materijal. To je fenomenalno.

Ove godine obilježavate 15-godišnjicu rada.

Da, no nažalost, nisam mogao grandiozno proslaviti, kako sam planirao. Ili možda nasreću, ne znam.

Kako ste i kada shvatili da želite baš izrađivati nakit?

Imao sam jasan stav o svojem radu. Bio sam jako uporan, nisam više slušao nikakve komentare sa strane, pa ni obiteljske. Svima je to bilo čudno. I nisam imao podršku bliskih ljudi ni poznanika. Kad bi me pitali: „Što radiš?“, a ja bih odgovorio: „Izrađujem

Metamorphosis collection

I had a clear attitude towards my work. I was very persistent, I didn’t listen to any side comments any more, including those from my family.

Imao sam jasan stav o svojem radu. Bio sam jako uporan, nisam više slušao nikakve komentare sa strane, pa ni obiteljske.

she bought another one, and then I gifted her a third one, because I wanted to. At the end of the day, I still valued my work, invested time and money.

At which moment did you realize that jewellery was something that you would be able to live on?

When I was starting out, I did other jobs parallel to it, so that I could finance myself. In 2008, when Nicolas Concept Store opened, I completely committed myself to jewellery, because I sold it there and I could live on it. My sales started increasing.

You opened your first store on the island of Hvar. Why there?

When Nicolas closed down, I didn’t have a point of sale any more. I was selling at Heruc Gallery for a while, but it went very poorly. I was thinking about how to proceed. Hvar was already a very popular destination, like Dubrovnik, but I didn’t consider Dubrovnik at all, because store space rent rates were too high there. I went to Hvar in April 2012 and found a small store that suited me, but I didn’t have any money. Then I went to my grandma and asked her to lend me 200 euros. First, I paid the rent with that money, then I went to Ikea and also borrowed some furniture from my aunt. I bought paint, curtains, some small items, and made everything else myself. That store did great until 2017. In 2014, I opened a store in Zagreb’s Amruševa Street, where it is also today. During the summer season, I worked in Hvar and my friend Ana in Zagreb.

Today, your store is open from Wednesday through Saturday, only afternoons. Is it because of the current situation or is it a statement you are making?

Both. After everything was closed for two months due to the coronavirus, when stores opened again, I felt fear. How do we go back to the same costs, when we didn’t know what turnover and earnings would be like? Then I realized that I needed to change something. On the one hand, I could not afford to pay the salary of another person, and on the other, around the same time, a need arose among my clients for me to be present in the store. Then I decided to change the opening hours. I didn’t want to be the victim of my store, because I’m not primarily a salesman, but a creative person. So now I have both a store and studio in the same space and it makes me happy, because I prefer to work that way. Moreover, I also created an online boutique this summer, which makes the purchase easier for my clients. Besides, my emergency contact number is posted on the website and it is no problem for me to come and open the store if somebody needs something on Monday, for example. I think that this whole coronavirus situation has taught us to adapt, to push ourselves out of what and how it should be done, all socially imposed settings, such as those about the opening hours of stores and the way they should operate.

You were in the limelight during the inauguration of President Milanović, because the first lady wore your jewellery at the ceremony.

Yes, it was interesting to everybody, because the first

nakit“, slijedilo bi pitanje: „Kako to misliš, izrađuješ nakit? Misliš, to ti je hobi?“.

Uživao sam raditi, ali sam bio i svjestan jako puno posla u tom cijelom procesu i da on ne može biti jeftin. I uvijek sam znao cijeniti i naplatiti svoj rad. Nikada nisam darovao nakit.

Ni poznatim osobama?

Darovao sam svoj nakit poznatim osobama, ali ne zato da me reklamiraju, nego kad sam ja to želio, odnosno ljudima koji su već bili moji klijenti. Primjerice, Severina je kupila od mene prvu ogrlicu, pa je kupila drugu, a zatim sam joj treću darovao jer sam to želio. Opet sam na kraju cijenio svoj rad, utrošeno vrijeme i novac.

U kojem ste trenutku shvatili da je nakit nešto od čega ćete moći živjeti?

Kad sam počinjao, paralelno sam radio i druge poslove, da bih se mogao financirati. Godine 2008., kad se otvorio Nicolas concept store, potpuno sam se posvetio nakitu jer sam ga tamo prodavao i od toga mogao živjeti. Počela mi je rasti prodaja.

Prvu trgovinu otvorili ste na Hvaru. Zašto baš tamo?

Kad se zatvorio Nicolas, nisam više imao prodajno mjesto. Neko vrijeme sam prodavao u Heruc galeriji, ali to je išlo jako slabo. Razmišljao sam kako dalje. Hvar je tada već bio jako popularna destinacija, kao i Dubrovnik, ali o Dubrovniku nisam uopće razmišljao jer su tamo najmovi trgovina bili preskupi.

Otišao sam na Hvar u travnju 2012. i pronašao mali dućan koji mi je odgovarao, ali nisam imao novca.

Otišao sam tada baki i zamolio je da mi posudi 2000 eura. Najprije sam tim novcem platio najam, zatim otišao u Ikeu, a od tete sam posudio dio namještaja.

Kupio sam boju, zastore, neke sitnice, sve sam ostalo sâm napravio. Ta je trgovina do 2017. poslovala odlično. Godine 2014. otvorio sam trgovinu u Zagrebu u Amruševoj ulici, gdje radi i danas. Na Hvaru sam u sezoni radio ja, a u Zagrebu moja prijateljica Ana. Danas vaša trgovina radi od srijede do subote i to samo poslijepodne. Je li to zbog trenutačne situacije ili se radi o nekom vašem statementu?

I jedno i drugo. Nakon što je sve bilo zatvoreno dva mjeseca zbog koronavirusa, kad su se trgovine ponovno otvorile, osjetio sam strah, kako se vratiti istim troškovima, a nismo znali što će biti s prometom i prihodima. Zatim sam shvatio da nešto treba promijeniti. S jedne strane, nisam si više mogao priuštiti još jednu osobu na plaći, a nekako se u isto vrijeme pojavila i potreba mojih klijenata da budem prisutan u dućanu. Tada sam odlučio promijeniti radno vrijeme.

Nisam htio biti žrtva svojeg dućana jer nisam prvenstveno prodavač, nego kreativac. Tako sad u istom prostoru imam i trgovinu i atelijer i to me veseli jer mi je tako draže raditi. Osim toga, ovo ljeto napravio sam online butik, što mojim klijentima olakšava kupnju. Osim toga, na internetskim stranicama naveden je moj kontakt za hitne intervencije i nije mi teško doći i otvoriti trgovinu, ako nekome treba nešto, recimo, u IN T ERV IEW | I N TERVJ U

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lady is a self-assured person and interesting to the media. Mrs. Milanović chose her jewellery herself. She thought that she should certainly wear Croatian products, so she decided to wear a dress by Varteks and then also my jewellery.

ponedjeljak. Mislim da nas je cijela ova situacija s koronavirusom naučila da se prilagođavamo, da se svi malo izbacimo iz onoga kako bi trebalo i što bi trebalo, iz svih tih društveno nametnutih postavki, poput toga kako i kada bi dućani trebali raditi.

She has remained your client?

Bili ste eksponirani u vrijeme inauguracije predsjednika Milanovića jer je prva dama nosila vaš nakit na svečanosti.

Yes. We also worked together on her look for the Sinjska Alka traditional lancing tournament. The hat that everybody commented on was my idea. I also modified her shoes, I created shoe buckles to match the bow on her hat.

The problem is that the Croatian first lady does not have a wardrobe allowance for official occasions, she must plan her look and buy everything herself. And she is under public and media scrutiny; I don’t think any woman would find it easy in such a situation. After our first cooperation for the inauguration, I offered her my help, if and whenever she wanted it, so she contacted me for the Sinjska Alka tournament. I thought: “What goes together with ladies and equestrian tournaments better than hats?” We also included Zagreb’s famous hat salon Kobali in our cooperation.

Do you also like fashion as you do jewellery?

Of course I like it, but fashion is somehow too complicated for me. Late fashion and art critic, poet and columnist Ana Lendvaj used to say that I was a creative, but also a lazy person.  She always gave me positive reviews, but she also wrote that I was lazy regarding standardization. And she was right. In fashion, you must have at least two collections a year, if not four, and I create one jewellery collection per season. There have been periods, in which I did not make a single one. This is why I really don’t know whether I could be in fashion. It entails a lot of work.

In 2011, I received a Red Dot Award for my graphic pattern. It could be applied everywhere: on plates, cups, chair backs or scarves. It might be attractive. I would enjoy such an “excursion”. I am currently talking to the Zagreb Social Club and Dubrovnik Social Club, because they are doing street wear. We are negotiating my cooperation with them next summer; it would include making some of my prints or pieces of jewellery for them. It seems like it could be cool.

What kind of jewellery do you like to wear?

I am wearing a single pearl necklace from the Metamorphosis collection. I have a ring that I made for myself for my 33rd birthday using the emerald that I bought for my 30th birthday and the gold that I got when I was born. Emerald is my favourite stone. My dad died when I was 14 years old and I inherited his ring with the coat of arms of the city of Zagreb. I made my ring out of it. I don’t wear it often, because it’s big, but I like it.

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Da, to je bilo svima interesatno jer je prva dama samosvjesna osoba i zanimljiva medijima. Gospođa Milanović sama je izabrala svoj nakit. Zaključila je da bi svakako trebala nositi hrvatske proizvode, pa se odlučila za Varteks, a zatim i za moj nakit.

Ostala je vaša klijentica?

Da. Radili smo zajedno na njezinom izgledu i za Sinjsku alku. Šešir koji su svi komentirali bio je moja ideja.

Dorađivao sam joj i cipele, napravio kopču na cipelama da budu usklađene s mašnom na šeširu.

Problem je u tome što prva dama u Hrvatskoj nema budžet za odijevanje u svečanim situacijama, mora sve osmisliti i kupiti sama. A nalazi se pod povećalom medija i javnosti; mislim da ni jednoj ženi ne bi bilo lako u toj situaciji. Nakon prve suradnje u povodu inauguracije, ponudio sam joj pomoć, ako je i kada bude željela, pa se javila za Sinjsku alku. Pomislio sam: „Što ide bolje uz konjičke igre i dame, negoli šešir?“ U suradnju smo uključili i poznati zagrebački salon Kobali.

Volite li modu jednako kao i nakit?

Volim, naravno, ali moda mi je nekako prekomplicirana. Pokojna Ana Lendvaj je znala reći da sam kreativac, ali i lijenčina  Uvijek je pisala pozitivno o meni, ali i to da sam lijen kad se radi o standardizaciji. I bila je u pravu. U modi morate imati najmanje dvije kolekcije godišnje, ako ne i četiri, a ja u sezoni izbacim jednu kolekciju nakita. Bilo je razdoblja kad nisam napravio niti jednu. Zbog toga zaista ne znam bih li se mogao baviti modom. To podrazumijeva puno posla.

Za svoj patern dobio sam 2011. nagradu Red Dot i on bi se, recimo, mogao aplicirati svugdje: na tanjure, šalice, naslonjač za stolac ili šal. To bi možda bilo atraktivno. Takav „izlet“ bi me veselio. Trenutačno razgovaram sa Zagreb Social Clubom i Dubrovnik Social Clubom jer oni rade street wear. Pregovaramo o tome da na ljeto surađujem s njima, radeći za njih određene svoje printeve ili komad nakita. Čini se da bi moglo biti fora.

Kakav nakit volite nositi?

Nosim lančić s biserom iz kolekcije Metamorphosis.

Imam prsten koji sam si napravio za 33. rođendan od smaragda koji sam kupio za 30. rođendan i zlata koje sam dobio kad sam se rodio. Smaragd mi je najdraži kamen. Moj tata je umro kad sam imao 14 godina i ostao mi je njegov prsten s grbom grada Zagreba. Od njega sam napravio svoj prsten. Ne nosim ga često jer je velik, ali ga volim.

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First lady is a self-assured person and interesting to the media.

Mrs. Milanović chose her jewellery herself.

She thought that she should certainly wear Croatian products, so she decided to wear a dress

by Varteks and then also my jewellery.

Prva dama samosvjesna osoba i zanimljiva medijima.

Gospođa Milanović sama je izabrala svoj nakit. Zaključila je da bi svakako trebala nositi hrvatske proizvode, pa se odlučila za Varteks, a zatim i za moj nakit.

was only in the store that they realized that he wanted to buy a bracelet for himself. And they started teasing him.

You wrote on your website that buyers should choose the thing that attracts them at first sight, because it’s the choice of the soul, while anything they choose later on is the choice of the reason.

Yes, it’s true, because it is the subconscious part of the brain, which we don’t understand at all, and it is stronger than the conscious part and it functions faster. The rational part is always activated later. It is a reaction such as anger; this is why we often apologize later for reacting hastily. When you come to the store, you see 20 pendants, which are all the same shape and yet each is different. One will always attract your attention, and later on, you will start thinking about which better matches your wardrobe etc.

Where does the last name Sovilj come from? It sounds great as a brand name.

Yes, I have already thought about how excellent it sounds as a brand name. I can also pronounce it as if it were French  By the way, the Soviljs come from the Lika region.

Your parents worked in this hotel. I guess you used to spend a lot of time here?

Yes, my mum and dad also met here. Of course I came here often. And when your parents work at the same place, you constantly listen to their work-related stories at home. My mum was the hotel restaurant manager for some time; it used to be called the Rubin Restaurant. Then she was the manager of the Murano Restaurant. I often came here to eat during my secondary school. And my mum always warned me to behave myself when in hotel  I was quite rebellious at that time, especially in the way I dressed. For example, I dyed my hair turquoise and wore glasses of the same colour. I was quite eccentric. I craved attention.

What do you like in Zagreb?

I like the Esplanade Hotel, of course, because it has always maintained its high level.

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After a long time, I returned to tennis, so I like going to tennis courts and playing tennis. However, I am sorry that there are no nicer tennis clubs in Zagreb, so I’m thinking about how I would like to have my own tennis club one day. It would be something like a small Esplanade  A cafe, which would turn into a club in the evening, a restaurant... I have worked everything out, even the horticultural solutions, architecture, interior design. But I will also tell you what bothers me in Zagreb. I think that there is no audience for everything that I would like to do. The initial capital accumulation in Croatia at the beginning of the 1990s did not make people fine, it only gave them money. It bothers me when I notice that I am surrounded by people who understand neither talent nor value. When people don’t have natural talent, and they are also not raised with beauty as part of their everyday experience, then they cannot understand beauty.

Većina vaših klijenata su žene. Dolaze li uopće muškarci?

Dolaze i kupuju, ali jako rijetko. Neki dan došao je muškarac s dva prijatelja. Mislili su da kupuje nakit za svoju djevojku, ali su tek u dućanu shvatili da želi kupiti narukvicu za sebe. I počeli su ga zafrkavati.

Na vašoj web-stranici piše da kupac treba odabrati ono što ga na prvi pogled privuče jer je to odabir duše, dok su kasniji odabiri razuma.

Da, to je istina, zato što je to podsvjesni dio mozga koji uopće ne poznajemo, a jači je od svjesnog i djeluje brže. Racio se uvijek pali kasnije. To je reakcija poput, recimo, ljutnje, pa se zato često kasnije ispričavamo jer smo naglo reagirali. Kad uđete u trgovinu, ugledate 20 medaljona koji su isti po obliku, a svaki je različit. Uvijek će jedan prvi privući pažnju, a kasnije ćete početi razmišljati koji vam više odgovara uz odjeću i slično.

Odakle potječe prezime Sovilj? Sjajno zvuči kao ime brenda.

Da, već sam razmišljao o tome kako odlično zvuči kao ime brenda. Mogu ga i čitati kao da je francusko  Sovilji su inače iz Like.

Vaši roditelji bili su zaposlenici ovog hotela. Pretpostavljam da ste ovdje provodili puno vremena?

Da, mama i tata su se tu i upoznali. Naravno da sam dolazio često. A i kad vam roditelji rade na istome mjestu, doma neprestano slušate njihove priče s posla. Mama je određeno vrijeme bila šefica restorana, nekad se zvao Rubin, pa je zatim bila šefica Murana. Često sam za vrijeme srednje škole dolazio ovdje jesti.

A mama me uvijek upozoravala da se moram pristojno ponašati kad dolazim u hotel  U to sam vrijeme, naime, bio prilično buntovan, pogotovo u odijevanju.

Recimo, obojao sam kosu u tirkiznu boju i nosio naočale iste boje. Baš sam bio ekscentričan. Imao sam određenu potrebu za pažnjom. Što volite u Zagrebu?

Volim, naravno, Esplanadu zato što je uvijek držala nivo.

Ponovno sam se nakon dugo vremena vratio tenisu, pa volim ići na terene i igrati tenis. No, žao mi je da u Zagrebu nema ljepših teniskih klubova, pa razmišljam o tome kako bih volio jednog dana imati svoj teniski klub. Bio bi nešto poput Esplanade u malom  Kafić koji bi radio kao klub navečer, restoran, sve sam smislio, čak i hortikulturna rješenja, arhitekturu, uređenje interijera. No, reći ću vam i što me smeta u Zagrebu. Mislim da nema publike za to sve što bih ja radio. Ona prvobitna akumulacija kapitala početkom devedesetih godina u Hrvatskoj nije ljudima dala finoću, nego samo novac. Smeta me kad primijetim da sam okružen ljudima koji ne razumiju talent ni vrijednost. Kad ljudi nemaju prirodan talent, a nisu ni odgajani primjerom lijepog, onda lijepo ne mogu ni razumjeti.

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SANDA SOKOL

We Aim to Give Our Guests a Unique Experience

Nastojimo gostima pružiti jedinstven doživljaj We talked to Sanda Sokol, director of Public Relations & Marketing in Hotel Esplanade, about her long career in Croatia’s best hotel, and about current topics in the hospitality industry.

O njezinoj dugogodišnjoj karijeri u najboljem hotelu u Hrvatskoj, ali i o aktualnim temama iz hotelskog svijeta razgovarali smo sa Sandom Sokol, menadžericom Odjela odnosa s javnošću i marketinga Hotela Esplanade Although she had started studying law, Sanda Sokol decided to switch career paths and enrolled in a new tourism degree programme at a private university in Zagreb where she had the opportunity to attend classes taught by leading experts in the tourism industry, including the then manager of the Esplanade Hotel Amelia Tomašević. After receiving her degree in 2004, she was given the opportunity to work for Hotel Esplanade that was just reopening following a twoyear refurbishment. She began her career in the Event Management department, quickly rose through the ranks, and is today the manager of the Public Relations & Marketing Department.

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Iako je započela studij prava, Sanda Sokol odlučila je preusmjeriti karijeru i upisala novootvoreni turistički studijski smjer na jednom privatnom fakultetu u Zagrebu, gdje je imala priliku slušati predavanja najboljih stručnjaka iz turističkog sektora, među kojima i tadašnje direktorice hotela Esplanade, Amelie Tomašević. Nakon završetka školovanja 2004. godine pružila joj se prilika za rad upravo u hotelu Esplanade, koji je nakon dvogodišnjeg renoviranja ponovno otvarao svoja vrata. Svoju priču u Esplanadi započela je u Odjelu za organizaciju događanja, da bi ubrzo napredovala, a danas je menadžerica Odjela odnosa s javnošću i marketinga.

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You’ve been with Hotel Esplanade for almost seventeen years. What is the secret of your success?

Već gotovo sedamnaest godina radite u hotelu Esplanade. Koja je tajna vašeg uspjeha?

The Esplanade is so unique that it drew me into its world as soon as I started working here. From day one I was driven to give the hotel more because it deserves nothing less. As for my career path at The Esplanade, I can only say that it was unplanned but organic – I started in the Event Management Department, already the following year I was promoted to PR & Protocol manager, and in 2010 I became the PR and Marketing manager, a position I’ve been in ever since which fulfils my creativity and sense of beauty and harmony. The Esplanade has influenced my private life as well; fifteen years ago I met my husband Ivica Max Krizmanić, the hotel General manager, with whom I have an excellent working relationship. We both perceive the hotel as if it were our own and are very supportive of each other. Even our son is already showing an inclination towards the hotel, he’s particularly fond of the playroom. Generally speaking, this job suits my nature so I don’t see it as a regular job but more as a lifestyle. Moreover, over the past seventeen years, The Esplanade has provided me with numerous opportunities for professional and personal development. I have met numerous people, participated in interesting cultural and social projects, and it’s a real honour to work for the historic icon of style and elegance that is at the very top of the hospitality industry, not only in Croatia but internationally as well.

Esplanada je toliko posebna, da me je odmah čim sam počela ovdje raditi uvukla u svoj svijet. Od prvog dana sam osjećala potrebu dati još više ovom hotelu jer ništa manje ne zaslužuje. Za svoj karijerni put u Esplanadi mogu reći da je tekao neplanski, ali prirodno – počela sam u Odjelu organizacije događanja u hotelu, već iduće godine napredovala sam na poziciju menadžerice PR-a i protokola, a 2010. godine dolazim na poziciju menadžerice PR-a i marketinga, na kojoj sam i danas i koja ispunjava moj kreativni duh i osjećaj za lijepo i skladno. Uz Esplanadu me vežu i privatni trenuci, naime, ovdje sam prije petnaest godina upoznala supruga Ivicu Maxa Krizmanića, direktora hotela, s kojim odlično funkcioniram u poslu, oboje doživljavamo hotel kao vlastiti te smo velika podrška jedno drugome, a moram priznati da i naš sin već pokazuje simpatije prema hotelu, posebno voli igraonicu. Općenito, ovaj posao odgovara mojem karakteru te ga ne doživljavam kao klasični posao, već svojevrsni stil života. Osim toga, Esplanada mi već gotovo sedamnaest godina nudi brojne mogućnosti i za poslovni i za privatni razvoj.

Mnogo sam ljudi ovdje upoznala, bila sam uključena u interesantne kulturne i društvene projekte, a zaista je neizmjerna čast znati da radim u povijesnoj ikoni stila i elegancije, koja predstavlja vrh hotelijerstva ne samo u Hrvatskoj, nego i u svijetu.

Considering that the COVID-19 situation has taken a huge toll on the tourism sector, what was the hotel’s response to the crisis?

S obzirom na to da je situacija s koronavirusom snažno pogodila turistički sektor, kako ste u hotelu odgovorili na ovu krizu?

Following several months when the entire world, and Croatia, were in lockdown, and after the earthquake and flooding that struck Zagreb and the hotel, we were faced with numerous challenges. However, we were unfazed by the uncertain situation. If there was a lesson to be learned from the past crisis, it is that there’s no giving up and only commitment brings success, whatever the circumstances. In cooperation with the manager, Chef Ana Grgić, my colleague Andrea Ožegović, and the rest of the hotel staff, I am looking to define new events that will resonate in the media and give our guests a new experience.

Nekoliko mjeseci nakon što je cijeli svijet bio praktički zatvoren, kao i mi u Hrvatskoj, zatim i potresa i poplave koji su pogodili Zagreb i hotel, u Esplanadi smo, naravno, bili suočeni s mnogim izazovima. Međutim, neizvjesna situacija nas nije pokolebala. Ako smo nešto naučili iz posljednje krize, to je spoznaja da nema odustajanja i da samo predani rad rezultira uspjehom bez obzira na okolnosti. Zajedno s direktorom, cheficom Anom Grgić i s kolegicom Andreom Ožegović iz odjela, kao i s ostatkom hotelskog tima gledam gdje možemo ponovno napraviti dobru priču koja će odjeknuti u medijima i pružiti našim gostima novo iskustvo.

For example, The Esplanade celebrates its 95th anniversary this year. Sadly, this important milestone will not be celebrated as we had planned but we were nevertheless able to hold some events and others are currently taking place. Prior to the summer season, we came out with new menus and special offers to mark the jubilee; afternoon tea at a birthday price has become a hit. I want to stress that, in addition to their satisfaction, we see our guests’ health as a priority so we wanted to additionally raise their awareness. That is why when we reopened in May, in collaboration with colleagues, we shot a promotional film showing how The Esplanade was implementing the highest standard of preventative measures. Our ability to swiftly adapt business to the new circumstances despite the COVID-19 crisis and owing to the high level of safety for our guests, the hotel was and continues to be a desirable location for a multitude of social and business events, as well as weddings and other celebrations, a fact we’re really proud of.

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Primjerice, ove godine Esplanada slavi 95. rođendan.

Nažalost, ova važna obljetnica neće biti proslavljena onako kako smo planirali, ali smo neke aktivnosti ipak mogli odraditi ili su trenutačno u realizaciji. Prije ljetne sezone plasirali smo nove jelovnike i posebne ponude u povodu obljetnice, a poslijepodnevni čaj po rođendanskoj cijeni postao je hit. Ističem da nam je u hotelu, osim zadovoljstva naših gostiju, prioritet i njihovo zdravlje, o čemu smo ih željeli dodatno osvijestiti. Stoga smo nakon otvaranja hotela u svibnju s kolegama snimili promotivni film koji pokazuje način na koji se u Esplanadi poštuju preventivne mjere koje su na visokoj razini. Zbog brze prilagodbe poslovanja novim uvjetima i visoke sigurnosti gostiju, naš je hotel i u ovoj krizi zbog koronavirisa bio i još je uvijek poželjna lokacija za razna društvena i poslovna događanja, kao i za svadbene i druge svečanosti, na što smo iznimno ponosni.

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The Esplanade is so unique that it drew me into its world as soon as I started working here. From day one I was driven to give the hotel more because it deserves nothing less.

Esplanada je toliko posebna, da me je odmah čim sam počela ovdje raditi uvukla u svoj svijet. Od prvog dana sam osjećala potrebu dati još više ovom hotelu jer ništa manje ne zaslužuje.

The Esplanade has influenced my private life as well; fifteen years ago I met my husband Ivica Max Krizmanić, the hotel General manager, with whom I have an excellent working relationship.

We both perceive the hotel as if it were our own and are very supportive of each other.

Uz Esplanadu me vežu i privatni trenuci, naime, ovdje sam prije petnaest godina upoznala supruga Ivicu Maxa Krizmanića, direktora hotela, s kojim odlično funkcioniram u poslu, oboje doživljavamo hotel kao vlastiti te smo velika podrška jedno drugome

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Considering the dismal projections for this year’s tourist season, how satisfied are you with the results achieved?

S obzirom na najavu loše turističke ljetne sezone ove godine, koliko ste zadovoljni ostvarenim rezultatima?

When compared to previous years, the hotel had significantly fewer bookings. Nevertheless, when you take into account the comprehensive global situation with COVID-19 and its extremely negative impact on the tourism sector, when all is said and done, we can be relatively satisfied. The numbers we achieved in the summer months are the result of our efforts in promoting novel attractions, and we have continued in the same vein. In September, in line with epidemiological measures, we organised for the press and for our guests a unique event on the Oleander terrace: a grape harvest of the Zinfandel vines in our garden. We were gifted the seedlings several years ago by Croatia’s renowned vintner Vlado Krauthaker. The Zinfandel vine is originally from Croatia and the hotel’s restaurant, Zinfandel’s, is named after it. Our guests can now enjoy the hotel’s first vintage, a result of successful cooperation with the Krauthaker winery. We try to find something interesting or promote an interesting story or service in every cooperation because The Esplanade has a reputation as a trendsetter. I particularly enjoy cooperation that is social or charitable in nature, such as our collaboration on the book “My Granny Vilma’s Cakes” or with Hedona Chocolaterie.

U odnosu na prethodne godine, popunjenost hotelskih kapaciteta bila je značajno manja. Međutim, gledajući na cjelokupnu globalnu situaciju s koronavirusom koji je na turistički sektor utjecao vrlo negativno, kad podvučemo crtu možemo biti relativno zadovoljni. Brojke koje smo ostvarili u ljetnim mjesecima rezultat su našeg zalaganja u kontinuiranoj promociji noviteta, a u istom smo smjeru i nastavili.

U rujnu smo, u skladu s epidemiološkim mjerama, za novinare i goste organizirali jedinstveno događanje na terasi Oleander: berbu grožđa sorte zinfandel u našem vrtu. Sadnice loze nam je prije nekoliko godina poklonio poznati hrvatski vinar Vlado Krauthaker.

Loza zinfandela je podrijetlom iz Hrvatske, a po njoj se zove i hotelski restoran Zinfandel’s u kojem gosti sada mogu uživati u prvom vinu s vlastitom etiketom, koje je plod uspješne suradnje između hotela i vinarije Krauthaker. U svakoj suradnji nastojim pronaći nešto interesantno i plasirati zanimljivu priču ili uslugu jer je hotel Esplanade poznat kao predvodnik trendova. Posebno me vesele suradnje koje imaju društveni ili humanitarni karakter, kao recimo naša suradnja na knjizi „Kolači moje omame Vilme“ ili suradnja s čokolaterijom Hedona.

For this year we had planned a magical advent fairy tale which most probably won’t take place given the circumstances, but in spite of that, we are preparing a sumptuous gastronomic selection for our guests. We are introducing a take away service with a fast and efficient drive-through collection system. Our holiday turkey is already a celebrated delicacy beyond the hotel’s walls. Over the holiday season, in addition to the turkey and duck with mlinci pasta, we are preparing a range of take out dishes among which our tastefully packaged signature Esplanade Christmas Cake with chocolate and candied fruits, takes pride of place. We introduced the cake some years ago and it gradually became a coveted Christmas present and a recognizable dessert for the holidays. These are just a few examples of The Esplanade’s enduring story; we’ve also intensified our communication on different platforms in the so-called new normal circumstances.

Ove smo godine planirali čarobnu adventsku bajku, koje u ovim okolnostima vjerojatno neće biti, ali bez obzira na to, svojim gostima pripremamo obilje gurmanskih poslastica. Uvodimo narudžbu jela „za van“ uz brz i efikasan drive-through sustav preuzimanja. Naša blagdanska purica već je proslavljena kao fina delikatesa i izvan hotelskih zidova, a osim ukusne purice i patke s mlincima, za nadolazeće blagdane pripremamo niz jela koja se mogu naručiti „za van“, među kojima se posebno ističe naš potpisani Esplanade božićni kuglof s čokoladom i sušenim voćem, pakiran u pažljivo stiliziranoj ambalaži. Ovaj kolač plasirali smo prije nekoliko godina, da bi postupno postao cijenjeni božićni poklon i prepoznatljiv desert na blagdanskim stolovima. To su samo neki primjeri nastavka promocije Esplanadine priče, a u tzv. novom normalnom svoju smo komunikaciju intenzivirali na nekim drugim platformama.

As a marketing and communications expert, can you briefly explain for us your department’s role in preserving the hotel’s image?

Možete li iz perspektive stručnjakinje za komunikacije i marketing ukratko objasniti koja je uloga vašeg odjela u očuvanju imidža hotela?

I believe it is important for a hotel to have a communications and marketing department, not just to generate profit, but also to create and maintain the hotel’s internal and external image. On the other hand, our work in The Esplanade is a little different because this is a unique hotel with an important historical role and heritage. So it’s our duty to preserve the special status that is our heritage. It’s an interesting fact that the hotel was the first in Croatia to establish a public relations department and it did so already in the last century. The need to establish a PR department speaks volumes about a hotel’s role in society. We primarily think of our guests when creating new content but also of our fellow citizens who are extremely tied to this institution. Everything we do is aimed at making

Smatram da je bitno da jedan hotel ima odjel komunikacija i marketinga, ne samo radi generiranja profita, već i radi kreiranja i očuvanja imidža unutar hotela i izvan njega. S druge strane, naš posao u Esplanadi je ipak malo drugačiji, s obzirom na to da je ovo jedinstveni hotel koji sa sobom nosi važnu povijesnu ulogu i ostavštinu. Stoga je naš zadatak očuvati u javnosti poseban status koji nam je ostavljen u naslijeđe. Zanimljiva je činjenica da je upravo ovaj hotel prvi u Hrvatskoj uveo radno mjesto odnosa s javnošću, i to još u prošlom stoljeću.

Potreba za osnivanjem odjela za komunikacije dovoljno govori o važnosti jednog hotela u društvu.

Prilikom kreiranja sadržaja na prvom je mjestu gost, ali i naši sugrađani koji su iznimno vezani za ovu in-

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When compared to previous years, the hotel had significantly fewer bookings.

Nevertheless, when you take into account the comprehensive global situation with COVID-19 and its extremely negative impact on the tourism sector, when all is said and done, we can be relatively satisfied.

U odnosu na prethodne godine, popunjenost hotelskih kapaciteta bila je značajno manja. Međutim, gledajući na cjelokupnu globalnu situaciju s koronavirusom koji je na turistički sektor utjecao vrlo negativno, kad podvučemo crtu možemo biti relativno zadovoljni.

sure our guests are comfortable and can enjoy The Esplanade’s special energy but we also contribute to the community through specific activities. We always strive to be different from other hotels and we are not interested in what others are doing. We make sure every detail is right – from the design of packaging and gifts, the preparation of photographs, video content and promotional materials, to special gestures and personalized services and the miniscule details that guests notice and that set The Esplanade apart from comparable hotels in the world. Moreover, we organise various events in order to nurture special relations with the media and influencers. We pride ourselves on having always worked to promote Zagreb as an attractive tourist destination on most international markets of luxury services at a time when it wasn’t as popular as it is today, so I believe that we made a significant contribution to the city’s media promotion, a fact I’m very proud of. Scores of journalists have passed along these corridors and we have shot many broadcasts and TV shows, particularly in the kitchens.

I would say that the farthest corners of the globe know our štrukli cheese dish.

I believe that a satisfied guest is the best promotion so I am particularly happy with feedback from journalists and guests who are delighted with their stay at The Esplanade. Intriguing tales from the hotel’s history are of great interest, therefore I make an effort to keep updating our archives so that future generations have menus from important events attended by international politicians or photographs of celebrities that make this hotel unique.

Can you describe your typical work day at the hotel?

This is a wheel that keeps spinning so there’s no such thing as a typical work day. The Esplanade is a world in itself, it’s always very lively because of the various events – in the mornings we have press conferences and corporate events, and a variety of celebrations in the evenings, seven days a week. That makes the job very dynamic and interesting. Even though at the moment we have fewer events than in the past, after reopening we are now producing a lot of materials and we have channelled our communications activities towards social media and similar platforms, and the promotion of new F&B offers and celebrations in line with epidemiological measures. This job never stops, we’re currently focused on new technologies and sustainability, and the opportunities arising from that; we always try to be in touch with the times and a step ahead of everyone else. For example, we were the first in Croatia to install a destination charger for Tesla electric vehicles, quickly followed by Porsche.

We made it possible for guests to download digital newspapers and TV remotes to their smart phones. We launched several joint projects in cooperation with the WWF, such as Fish Forward that focuses on sustaining fish stocks, and I am particularly proud of the Food Waste programme which aims to influence our clients, guests, and staff to reduce food waste. We really work hard and we constantly come up with new ideas that we realize either alone or as a collaboration with ambitious partners who share the same vision.

Moreover, the job brings with it many anecdotes and

stituciju. Sve što radimo usmjereno je na to da bi se gosti osjećali ugodno i doživjeli posebnu energiju kojom Esplanada zrači, a da pritom kroz određene aktivnosti dajemo svoj doprinos zajednici. Uvijek se trudimo biti drugačiji od drugih i ne zanima nas što rade drugi hoteli. Pazimo na svaki detalj – od dizajna ambalaže i poklona, pripreme fotografija, videosadržaja i promotivnih materijala do posebnih gesta i personaliziranih usluga, pa do najsitnijih detalja koje naši gosti itekako primjećuju, a što Esplanadu razlikuje od sličnih hotela u svijetu. Osim toga, organiziramo razne aktivnosti, kako bismo njegovali poseban odnos s medijima i influenserima. Možemo se pohvaliti da smo oduvijek aktivno radili na plasiranju Zagreba kao atraktivne turističke destinacije na gotovo svim važnim svjetskim tržištima luksuznih usluga i to u periodu kad nije bio toliko popularan kao danas, pa vjerujem da smo i mi dali značajan doprinos medijskoj promociji grada, na što sam iznimno ponosna. Mnogo je novinara prošlo ovim hodnicima, a snimali smo i mnogo emisija i TV-showa, posebice u kuhinji. Rekla bih da se danas za naše štrukle zna i na najudaljenijim mjestima zemaljske kugle.

Smatram da je najbolja promocija zadovoljan gost, pa posebno vesele povratne informacije kad mi novinari i gosti s oduševljenjem govore o svojem iskustvu boravka u Esplanadi. Najinteresantnije su intrigantne priče iz povijesti hotela, pa se posebno trudim nadopunjavati našu arhivu, kako bismo budućim generacijama sačuvali jelovnike sa značajnih događaja kojima su prisustvovali svjetski državnici ili fotografije poznatih osoba jer to ovaj hotel čini jedinstvenim.

Možete li opisati jedan svoj tipičan radni dan u hotelu?

Ovo je kotačić koji se stalno okreće, pa nema tipičnog radnog dana. Esplanada je svijet za sebe, ovdje je jako živo zbog raznih vrsta događanja – ujutro se odvijaju konferencije za novinare i korporativna događanja, a navečer razne vrste svečanosti, i tako sedam dana u tjednu. Zbog toga je ovaj posao istovremeno jako dinamičan i zanimljiv. Iako je trenutačno manje događanja nego prije, nakon otvaranja hotela produciramo mnogo materijala, a u svojim komunikacijskim aktivnostima brzo smo se usmjerili na društvene mreže i slične platforme, promociju novih F&B ponuda, proslave i svečanosti u skladu s epidemiološkim mjerama. Ovaj posao nikad ne prestaje, trenutačno smo fokusirani na nove tehnologije i održivost te mogućnosti koje se u vezi s tim otvaraju; zapravo uvijek nastojimo biti ukorak s vremenom i ispred svih.

Primjerice, prvi smo u Hrvatskoj postavili destinacijski punjač za električne automobile Tesla, a nedugo zatim i Porsche; zatim, svim smo gostima omogućili preuzimanje digitalnih novina i daljinskog upravljača za televizor na njihove pametne telefone. U suradnji s globalnom organizacijom WWF pokrenuli smo nekoliko zajedničkih projekata, poput Fish Forward s naglaskom na održivost ribe, a posebno sam ponosna na Food Waste program kojim se nastoji utjecati na naše klijente, goste i djelatnike te smanjiti bacanje hrane. Zaista se puno radi, a konstantno nam dolaze nove ideje koje realiziramo sami ili s ambicioznim suradnicima koji imaju sličnu viziju.

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fond memories, such as the gesture by Prince Albert of Monaco who personally came to see me after checking out to thank me for our hospitality. We hosted a special catering event for a Saudi prince at Medvedgrad, and Prince Charles asked for the risotto recipe prepared by Chef Ana Grgić. At a celebration hosted by the Queen of Denmark and her husband Prince Henrik, we served wines from the prince’s wine cellars that were subsequently added to the hotel’s wine list.

As you can see, life in the hotel is very specific, this is a micro version of an international destination. Here at The Esplanade we have the opportunity to meet numerous famous and interesting guests, to participate in organising various events, and to collaborate on many projects, many of which are significant for the wider community, such as cooperation with cultural or educational institutions and associations, or support for charitable or sports events. I am happy to be able to contribute to maintaining The Esplanade’s recognizable spirit which shines even brighter in its 95th year.

What do you consider to be the biggest success of your career?

I can only discuss the success of the entire team that is completely committed to the job and is the reason for the constant rise in bookings, numerous successful collaborations, and numerous prestigious awards and prizes. We’re particularly fond of the award for the best hotel in Croatia that we received at the Days of Croatian Tourism several years ago, which is a confirmation of the invested effort and the dedicated work of the entire team. I would also like to stress projects that I personally led and of which I am really proud.

For example, the development and the promotion of the first hotel application in Croatia for iPhone and iPad devices, the first VIP dog offer for dogs or the first Bath Butler menu for guests, the development of the Esplanade View magazine in collaboration with the Zaposlena magazine, the comprehensive redesign of the hotel’s visual identity, the organisation of numerous wine and champagne dinners, large celebrations for clients and the press, the organisation of New Year’s Eve celebrations for various clubs, the Pub Quiz evenings for the younger population, and active support and long-term work on the Terry Fox Run humanitarian project.

The ice-skating rink that we opened ten years ago on the hotel terrace during the Advent is a particularly fond memory. At the time there was no Advent in Zagreb like the one that has developed over the past few years, so families with children would come to the Oleander terrace. It was truly magical. In addition to the successful project and business collaboration, I felt the greatest pleasure from seeing the happiness on the faces of the children who would come here to skate and who have fond memories of the time which I hope they recall when they walk past The Esplanade. This year the circumstances are different but I hope that already next year we’ll have the opportunity to organise a new winter wonderland for our fellow citizens and guests for whom the hotel has a special meaning.

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Osim toga, ovaj je posao prepun anegdota kojih se rado prisjetim, poput reakcije princa Alberta od Monaka koji me je pri odlasku iz hotela osobno došao pozdraviti i zahvaliti na gostoprimstvu. Za jednog princa iz Saudijske Arabije pripremali smo poseban catering na Medvedgradu, a princ Charles je čak tražio recept za rižoto koji je pripremila naša chefica Ana Grgić. Na svečanom događanju koje su organizirali danska kraljica i njezin suprug princ Henrik posluživala su se vina iz prinčeve vinarije, a nakon svečanosti uvrštena su i na hotelsku vinsku kartu.

Kao što vidite, život u hotelu vrlo je specifičan, ovo je svjetska destinacija u malom. U Esplanadi imamo priliku upoznati brojne slavne i zanimljive goste, ali i sudjelovati u organizaciji raznolikih događanja, raditi na brojnim projektima, među kojima mnogi imaju značaj za širu zajednicu, kao što je suradnja s kulturnim i obrazovnim ustanovama i udrugama ili pak pružanje podrške humanitarnim akcijama ili sportskim događanjima. Drago mi je što svojim doprinosom mogu pomoći u očuvanju prepoznatljivosti Esplanadinog duha koji kao da još više sjaji i blista u svojoj 95. godini. Što biste istaknuli kao najveći uspjeh u svojoj karijeri?

Ne bih mogla govoriti samo o svojem uspjehu, već o uspjehu cijelog tima koji je iznimno posvećen poslu i stoji iza uzlaznih brojki posjećenosti, brojnih uspješnih poslovnih suradnji, ali i brojnih prestižnih priznanja i nagrada. Posebno nam je svima draga nagrada za najbolji hotel u Hrvatskoj na Danima hrvatskog turizma prije nekoliko godina, što je još jedan dokaz uloženog truda i predanog rada cijelog hotelskog tima. S druge strane, željela bih istaknuti i projekte koje sam osobno vodila i na koje sam također vrlo ponosna. Primjerice, razvoj i plasiranje prve hotelske aplikacije u Hrvatskoj za iPhone i iPad uređaje, prva VIP dog ponuda za psiće ili prvi Bath Butler menu za goste, razvijanje Esplanade View magazina u suradnji sa Zaposlenom, kompletan redizajn vizualnog identiteta hotela, organizacija brojnih svečanih vinarskih i šampanjskih večera, realizacija velikih svečanosti za klijente i novinare, organizacija klupskih novogodišnjih dočeka i Pub Quiz večeri za mladu populaciju, aktivna podrška i dugogodišnji rad na humanitarnom projektu Terry Fox Run. Posebno lijepa uspomena je projekt klizališta koje smo prije desetak godina otvorili na terasi za vrijeme adventa. Tada u Zagrebu još nije bilo Adventa poput ovog koji se razvio posljednjih godina, pa su ovdje na Oleander terasu dolazile obitelji s djecom.

Bilo je uistinu čarobno. Osim naravno uspješno realiziranog projekta i poslovne suradnje, najveće zadovoljstvo mi je pružila sreća na licu djece koja su dolazila na klizanje i kojima je ostala lijepa uspomena koje se, nadam se, sjete i danas kad prođu pokraj hotela Esplanade. Ove su godine okolnosti drugačije, no nadam se da ćemo već iduće godine imati priliku realizirati neku novu zimsku bajku za naše sugrađane i goste za koje ovaj hotel ima posebno značenje.

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A Breath of Glamour for the Holiday Season Dašak glamura za blagdanske dane

Enjoying a lavish afternoon tea with Običaj ispijanja raskošnog poslia selection of small, tasty delicacies jepodnevnog čaja uz izbor malih in The Esplanade Bar has become slasnih zalogaja u Esplanadinom something of a tradition. The Orient baru svojevrsna je tradicija. „Orient Express afternoon tea is a concept Express poslijepodnevni čaj“ konthat will delight and keep you com- cept je koji će vas oduševiti i rado ing back. The leisurely enjoyment ćete mu se vraćati. Polako uživanje of small, sweet delicacies in good u dobrom društvu i malim slatcompany in the cosmopolitan am- kim zadovoljstvima u kozmopolitbiance of The Esplanade’s bar or skom ozračju Esplanadinog bara on the heated Oleander Terrace is ili na ugrijanoj Oleander terasi u a gourmet satisfaction for all the zimskim je danima gurmansko zasenses in the winter. The Christmas dovoljstvo za sva osjetila. Božićnu variation of this ritual is Ronnefeldt inačicu ovog rituala donosi najfiniji tea scented with cinnamon, gin- Ronnefeldtov čaj s aromama cimeger and cloves, served in a teapot ta, đumbira i klinčića, poslužen u with honey and lemon. Paired with čajniku uz med i limun, koji usklađen carefully selected Christmas del- s pažljivo biranim božićnim slasticaicacies and confectionary, and ma i kolačićima te malim slanim savoury nibbles served on a silver, zalogajima na srebrnom etažetiered platter in the glittering bar, ru u svjetlucavom ambijentu bara it evokes the holiday spirit. The ar- donosi božićni ugođaj. Ceremonija omatic tea for two Orient Express ispijanja aromatičnih gutljaja u dvoafternoon tea costs 95 kunas je u rođendanskoj ponudi „Orient for the birthday version and Express poslijepodnevnog čaja“ 155 kunas for the Christmas Se- iznosi 95 kuna, a „Božićna selekcija“ lection. Come to The Esplanade 155 kuna. Ovih blagdana uputite se Bar this holiday season and let it u Esplanadin bar – dopustite da vas charm you with its holiday magic, očara svojom blagdanskom čarolifriendly service, and ideal mix of jom, prijateljskom uslugom, idealnim the traditional and the contem- spojem tradicije i suvremenosti koju porary that you expect in a bar. očekujete od bara.

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ESPLANADINA GURMANSKA BOŽIĆNA KOLEKCIJA NA VAŠEM STOLU ESPLANADE’S GOURMET CHRISTMAS COLLECTION ON YOUR TABLE

Contactless Drive-through Food Order Beskontaktna drive-through narudžba jela

The Esplanade is preparing for you a collection of delicious treats, a holiday lunch made with supreme ingredients, as well as sweet and stylish gifts – with the option of either in-person pick-up or limo delivery Esplanade za vas priprema kolekciju primamljivih poslastica, blagdanski ručak od vrhunskih namirnica te slatke i stilizirane poklone – uz mogućnost osobnog preuzimanja ili dostavu limuzinom Delicious homemade cod pâté with the Esplanade signature, octopus salad, alluring salad with rice noodles and prawns, Jerusalem artichoke cream soup, quiche lorraine with smoked salmon and horseradish, cod pie, homemade white or red cod stew, delicious homemade perfectly roasted duck with mlinci flatbread and red cabbage, or whole turkey with mlinci flatbread and fine potato dauphinoise with herb sauce, veal shoulder roll, the iconic Esplanade štrukli oven-crisped in fine cream, traditional Esplanade Christmas cake with spices, dried fruit and chocolate, poppy seed roll, walnut roll, or an irresistible selection of holiday desserts in carefully stylised packaging – imagine all of this on your own dining table, ready to be served and enjoyed.

Ukusna domaća pašteta od bakalara s Esplanadinim potpisom, salata od hobotnice, primamljiva salata s rižinim rezancima i kozicama, krem juha od čičoka, quiche lorraine s dimljenim lososom i hrenom, pita s bakalarom, domaći bakalar na bijelo ili crveno, domaća sočna savršeno pečena patka sa zapečenim mlincima i crvenim zeljem, ili pak cijela purica s mlincima i finim krumpirom dauphinoise uz umak od začinskog bilja, rolana teleća plećka, legendarni Esplanadini štrukli zapečeni u finom vrhnju, tradicionalni Esplanadin božićni kuglof sa začinima, sušenim voćem i čokoladom, makovnjača, orahnjača ili neodoljiva selekcija blagdanskih kolačića u pažljivo stiliziranoj ambalaži – zamislite sve ovo na stolu u vašem toplom domu, spremno za posluživanje i gurmansko uživanje.

After the Esplanade’s well-known Christmas turkey and desserts proved to be a real holiday hit among housewives in recent years, the team of top chefs has significantly expanded the take-out offer this Advent.

Esplanadin tim vrhunskih kuhara, nakon dobro poznate Esplanadine božićne purice i kolača koji su posljednjih godina bili pravi blagdanski hit među domaćicama, ovog je adventa znatno proširio ponudu narudžbi jela za van.

So forget about freezing out in the cold and stressing while looking for quality ingredients, all-day cooking and burnt lunches – simply order a perfectly roasted duck with mlinci flatbread, serve your loved ones delicious hot štrukli and indulge in the Esplanade’s tempting desserts, prepared daily by a team of supreme pâtissiers so they can arrive to your home delicious and fresh. Along with traditional desserts, also included in the offer of sweet Esplanade gift packages this holiday season is a traditional Christmas Esplanade

Zaboravite stoga na smrzavanje i stresnu potragu za kvalitetnim namirnicama, na cjelodnevno kuhanje i zagorjeli ručak; jednostavno naručite savršeno pečenu patku s mlincima, poslužite ukućanima vruće štrukle i zasladite se primamljivim Esplanadinim kolačićima koje svakodnevno priprema vrstan tim slastičara da bi na vaš stol stigli mirisni i svježi za konzumiranje.

Uz tradicionalne kolačiće, u ponudi slatkih Esplanadinih poklon-paketa i ovih je blagdana tradicionalni božićni kuglof sa sušenim voćem, orašastim plodovima

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cake with dried fruit, nuts, and aromatic spices, topped with delicious chocolate icing and packed in a stylised round pink box, the perfect Christmas present for loved ones or business partners.

Surprise your loved ones with gourmet delights with the Esplanade signature. Place your order by phone at 091 604 2257 or by email at xmas@esplanade.hr, pay by bank transfer or Keks Pay app, go to the Esplanade, simply open the door of your car to hotel staff and pick up the order. Limo delivery is subject to additional charges, and the price is provided on request.

Let the Esplanade chefs cook for you – you just let yourself indulge in hedonistic moments with your loved ones.

The Esplanade Gourmet collection offer – take-out Christmas edition – is available every day.

Orders can be picked-up from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the agreed time after received payment. Certain dishes can be ordered about 30 minutes before pickup, and some more complex dishes need to be ordered at least 4 hours ahead of time – for example before 12 p.m. (noon) to be ready at the earliest at 4 p.m. on the same day. We recommend ordering such dishes at least a day earlier.

i mirisnim začinima, preliven finom čokoladnom glazurom i pakiran u stiliziranu okruglu ružičastu kutiju, kao savršen božićni poklon za voljenu osobu ili poslovne partnere.

Iznenadite dragu osobu gurmanskim poslasticama s Esplanadinim potpisom. Narudžbu izvršite telefonom na 091 604 2257 ili e-poštom na xmas@esplanade.hr, platite bankovnom transakcijom ili aplikacijom Keks Pay, uputite se u Esplanadu, osoblju hotela jednostavno otvorite vrata svojeg automobila i preuzmite narudžbu. Mogućnost dostave limuzinom dodatno se naplaćuje, a cijena se formira na upit.

Dopustite da Esplanadini chefovi kuhaju za vas – vi se samo prepustite hedonističkim trenucima uz svoje najbliže.

Ponuda Esplanade Gourmet kolekcije – božićno izdanje za van dostupna je svaki dan od 11 do 22 sata. Narudžbe se preuzimaju prema potvrđenom dogovoru u točno određeno vrijeme nakon primljene uplate. Određena jela moguće je naručiti 30-ak minuta prije preuzimanja, a neka složenija jela potrebno je naručiti najmanje 4 sata prije – primjerice do 12 sati (do podneva) da bi bila spremna za preuzimanje najranije od 16 sati istog dana. Preporučujemo da takva jela naručite barem dan prije.

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AN ILLUMINATED CHRISTMAS MAGIC

Svjetlosna blagdanska čarolija

Leaning on this year’s Advent in Zagreb theme, whose slogan is ‘feel the light’, Zagreb’s iconic Esplanade Hotel illuminated its recently renowned Secession-era façade and turned the Oleander Terrace into a magical winter wonderland, with endless lights and Christmas trees. Therefore, dress warmly and take your family for a magical walk through picturesque and fairy-taleesque decorated city streets all the way to the Railway Station and Starčević Square, and enjoy the view of this unique Zagreb beauty.

This magical Advent story is realised with the support of the Zagreb Tourist Board in cooperation with the MPG agency, supported by Glade, heavenly scented candles and its photography corner.

Naslanjajući se na ovogodišnju priču Adventa u Zagrebu, čija je poruka „Osjetite svjetlost”, kultni zagrebački hotel Esplanade obasjao je svoje nedavno obnovljeno secesijsko pročelje te nizom svjetlosnih dekoracija i borova pretvorio terasu Oleander u čarobnu zimsku bajku na otvorenome.

Stoga se ovog adventa toplo odjenite i povedite obitelj u čarobnu šetnju živopisnim i bajkovito dotjeranim gradskim ulicama sve do Glavnog kolodvora i Starčevićeva trga te uživajte u pogledu na ovu jedinstvenu zagrebačku ljepoticu.

Ova čarobna adventska priča realizirana je uz potporu Turističke zajednice grada Zagreba u suradnji s agencijom MPG, uz podršku Glade, božanstvenih mirisnih svijeća, sa svojim kutkom za fotografiranje.

THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

Najnovija tehnologija na dlanu

Zagreb’s Esplanade Hotel was the first to create and launch its own application. Today’s updated version is hosted on the Hoteza platform and is being continuously adapted to guests’ needs; it is accessible in rooms via smart TV sets and can be easily downloaded to personal Apple and Android smart phones. The application allows guests to communicate with the hotel staff quickly and simply, it facilitates room service ordering, provides information about the hotel and the destination, and acts as a remote control for browsing TV content. It also provides access to your Netflix account and facilitates work via screen sharing.

Zagrebački hotel Esplanade prvi je u Hrvatskoj kreirao i lansirao vlastitu aplikaciju. Današnja unaprijeđena verzija na platformi Hoteza kontinuirano se prilagođava gostima i njihovim željama, a dostupna je u sobama na smart TV uređajima te uz jednostavno i lako preuzimanje na osobnim Apple i Android pametnim telefonima. Aplikacija gostu omogućuje brzu i jednostavnu komunikaciju s hotelskim osobljem, olakšava proces naručivanja usluga u sobu, pruža informacije o hotelu i destinaciji te pregled raznovrsnih TV sadržaja putem daljinskog upravljača na vlastitom telefonu.

Osim toga, omogućuje pristup vašem Netflix računu i jednostavni rad putem screen sharinga.

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IMPLEMENTING THE HIGHEST SERVICE STANDARDS

Provođenje najviših standarda usluge

Zagreb’s Hotel Esplanade has always been a syno- Zagrebački hotel Esplanade oduvijek je sinonim za nym for the highest service standard, which is particu- najviši standard pružanja usluge, što je posebno larly topical in today’s uncertain times. I am proud of istaknuto u današnjim neizvjesnim vremenima. „Pothe way we have organised business when there is fear nosan sam na to kako smo organizirali poslovanje of COVID-19. In line with the recommendations of the hotela u situaciji kad postoji strah od koronavirusa.

Croatian Public Health Institute, we are implementing Prema preporukama Hrvatskog zavoda za javno strict hygiene and safety measures in order to protect zdravstvo, provodimo stroge higijenske i sigurnosne the health of our guests and staff. We have signs with mjere, kako bismo dodatno zaštitili zdravlje gostiju instructions on how to behave, all spaces, surfaces i osoblja hotela. Uz natpise sa smjernicama o praand hands are regularly and thoroughly cleaned and vilnom ponašanju, prostori, površine i ruke često disinfected, we practice social distancing, masks are se i temeljito peru i dezinficiraju, drži se socijalna obligatory, there is plenty of space among tables, all distancija, obvezno je nošenje maski, velik je razareas are regularly aired, and the terraces have re- mak između stolova, prostori se redovno provjetramained open, hotel General manager Ivica Max Kriz- vaju, a terase su ostale otvorene“, istaknuo je direkmanić stressed and added: At the same time, we try to tor hotela Ivica Max Krizmanić te dodao: „Pritom make the guests’ stay comfortable and give them the nastojimo omogućiti komfor boravka i pružiti gostibest possible service. That is why, in line with the latest ma vrhunsku uslugu. Stoga smo, prateći najnovije trends in technology, we introduced for our guests con- tehnološke trendove, svojim gostima omogućili betactless downloads of menus and daily newspapers to skontaktno preuzimanje jelovnika i dnevnih novina their smartphones; our mobile application makes room na njihov pametni telefon, a putem naše mobilne service ordering easy and the guests can also down- aplikacije jednostavne room service narudžbe i load the smart TV remote to their phones. We also offer preuzimanje daljinskog upravljača za pametni TV. contactless payment at the reception desk which has Nudimo i beskontaktno plaćanje na recepciji koja been equipped with special partitions. Our health club, je opremljena posebnim pregradama. Naš Health as well as our limousine service, implement the highest club, kao i usluga vožnje limuzinom, provode najhygiene standards. After the guests check out, the rooms više higijenske standarde, a sobe se nakon odlaare thoroughly cleaned and remain out of service for ska gostiju temeljito čiste i ostaju u 48-satnoj izola48 hours. The hotel has a reputation for its attention to ciji. Hotel je oduvijek poznat po najvišem stupnju detail and our guests can truly feel safe here. Since reo- posvećenosti detaljima i gosti se kod nas uistinu pening the hotel, several thousand guests have passed mogu osjećati sigurno. Otkako smo otvorili hotel, through its corridors and everything works in line with kroz njegove je hodnike prošlo nekoliko tisuća goepidemiological measures. We hope to soon be back to stiju i sve funkcionira u skladu s epidemiološkim ‘normal’. Until then #staysafe. mjerama. Nadamo se da ćemo se ubrzo vratiti u ‘normalu’. Do tada #staysafe.“ N EWS | N OVO STI

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ZINFANDEL’S RESTAURANT

A Selection of Superb Signature Dishes by Ana Grgić Izbor vrhunskih sljedova jela s potpisom Ane Grgić The contemporary and elegant ambiance in the heart of Zagreb, combined with innovative dishes and charming service, make Zinfandel’s a must fine dining destination on the city’s gastronomic map. The new seasonal selection of dishes by The Esplanade’s talented Chef Ana Grgić consists of distinctive and surprising pairings which must be tasted, such as pickled Jerusalem artichokes in a broth of smoked Jerusalem artichokes with salted prawns and caper-infused oil, Savoy cabbage rolls stuffed with a confit of free-range duck, served with creamed beluga lentils and a sauce of juniper berries and cardamom, fluffy dumplings with liquid beetroot jelly, hazelnut paste and a sauce flavoured with Stilton cheese, or a filet of turbot with a velouté of black garlic and pine nuts. The menu is entirely inspired by aromatic seasonal ingredients such as chestnuts, corn, Savoy cabbage, leek, black truffles, broad beans, parsnips, oranges, mandarins, apples and pears. I am particularly proud of our gourmet collection of pickles which we pickled and cured ourselves – for example, Jerusalem artichokes, beetroot and olives which have a particular taste. Every one of my menus, and this one is no exception, rests on fresh, local ingredients procured from carefully selected local farms, 44 | E S P LAN A DE V IEW

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Suvremen i otmjen ugođaj u srcu Zagreba u kombinaciji s inovativnim sljedovima jela i šarmantnom uslugom svrstavaju restoran Zinfandel’s među nezaobilazna fine dining odredišta na gastronomskoj karti grada. Nova sezonska kolekcija jela, koju potpisuje Ana Grgić, talentirana Esplanadina šefica kuhinje, donosi niz osebujnih i iznenađujućih spojeva koje svakako valja kušati, kao što su ukiseljene čičoke u juhi od dimljene čičoke uz usoljene kozice i ulje od kapara, rolice od kelja punjene confitom od domaće patke, poslužene uz kremu od crne leće i umak od klekovih bobica i kardamoma, zatim pjenasti gnudi s fluidnim gelom od cikle, pastom od lješnjaka te kremom od sira „Stilton“ ili filet romba uz velouté od crnog češnjaka i pinjola. „Jelovnik je cijeli nadahnut aromatičnim sezonskim namirnicama, poput kestena, kukuruza, kelja, poriluka, crnih tartufa, boba, pastrnjaka, naranči, mandarina, jabuka i krušaka. Posebno sam ponosna na našu gurmansku kolekciju zimnice koju smo sami kiselili i salamurili – primjerice, čičoke, ciklu i masline koje imaju jedinstven okus. Svaki moj jelovnik, pa i ovaj, stavlja naglasak na svježe domaće namirnice koje nabavljamo od pažljivo izabranih OPG-ova”, dodala je šefica Ana Grgić. Osim

Chef Ana Grgić added. In addition to these dishes, we recommend trying Zinfandel’s classics such as tartare of beef, fuži pasta with truffles, or sea bass baked in salt.

Pair your fine dining experience with our wine list of premium wines and champagnes, where a special, limited vintage Zinfandel 2019, with The Esplanade’s label, produced by the Krauthaker winery, takes pride of place. Enjoy the hedonism of these special moments. Let Zinfandel’s, which for years has represented the very essence of gastronomy, be your choice of place for private and business meetings this winter.

toga, svakako preporučujemo neizostavne Zinfandel’sove klasike, poput tatarskog bifteka, fuži s tartufima ili brancina pečenog u soli. Istinsko fine dining iskustvo upotpunite kartom vrhunskih vina i šampanjaca, na kojoj se posebno ističe nedavno predstavljeno prvo limitirano izdanje Zinfandela 2019. s Esplanadinom etiketom i potpisom vinarije Krauthaker.

Uživajte u prepuštanju užicima i posebnim trenucima hedonizma.

Dopustite da Zinfandel’s, koji već godinama predstavlja esenciju visoke gastronomije, i ove zime bude vaše najfinije mjesto za privatne i poslovne susrete.

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LE BISTRO ESPLANADE

A Rhapsody of Gourmet Flavours Gurmanska rapsodija okusa The city’s gastronomic innovator is renowned for its typical bistro dishes and for The Esplanade’s legendary baked cheese and pastry dish štrukli that have delighted the palates of some of the best-known personalities from the world of show business. The creative, à la carte menu introduces a new, seasonal selection of sensational dishes, currently in their winter edition characterised by sumptuous local and seasonal ingredients. Give yourself over to the interesting creations of Chef Ana Grgić, such as smoked trout, pickled radishes, baked grapes, damson jelly, tasty pumpkin, shellfish

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Ovaj gradski gastronomski inovator poznat je po svojim tipičnim bistro jelima, baš kao i po legendarnim zapečenim Esplanadinim štruklima koji nisu ostavili ravnodušnima ni neka od najpoznatijih nepca sa svjetske scene šoubiznisa. Kreativna à la carte ponuda jela u svakoj sezoni donosi novi izbor privlačnih senzacija, koji u trenutačnom zimskom izdanju odlikuju slasne lokalne i sezonske namirnice.

Dopustite da vas oduševe zanimljive kombinacije chefice Ane Grgić, poput dimljene pastrve, ukiseljenih rotkvica, pečenog grožđa, marmelade od dunje, slasne buče, bisque juhe od rakova, tripica, slanutka, fileta grgeča u listu vinove loze, rolica s confitom od janjetine, ragua od

bisque, tripe, chickpeas, perch fillet wrapped in grape leaves, rolls stuffed with confit of lamb, a ragout of horn of plenty mushrooms, a cream of chestnuts and rosemary, artichokes or caramelised apples and candied carrots – all prepared with a dash of French chic. Tempting seasonal specialties, a threecourse daily menu accompanied by a glass of wine, coffee or tea for only 160 kunas, a mouth-watering selection of creative desserts prepared by The Esplanade’s pastry chefs, excellent coffee or simply socialising in a relaxing environment with a glass of fine wine will brighten your day.

crnih truba, kreme od kestena i ružmarina, artičoka ili karamelizirane jabuke i ušećerene mrkve – pripremljene s mjerom francuskoga šika. Primamljivi sezonski specijaliteti, dnevni jelovnik s tri slijeda jela uz čašu vina, kavu ili čaj za samo 160 kuna, slastan izbor kreativnih kolača vrhunskih Esplanadinih slastičara, odlična kava ili jednostavno druženje u opuštenom ambijentu uz vrhunska vina osvježit će vašu svakodnevnicu.

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Traditional Advent and Christmas Brunch in Zinfandel’s Tradicionalni adventski i božićni brunch u Zinfandel’su

Round off your Sunday stroll along the streets and squares of Zagreb with an Advent brunch consisting of several courses of select holiday delicacies and fine wines. Raise a toast with a glass of champagne, revel in the magically-decorated Zinfandel’s with The Esplanade’s renowned charming and elegant service. The Christmas family brunch is an event and tradition, slightly modified this year in line with epidemiological measures but with no less holiday cheer. Plan your Christmas lunch in the company of your loved ones with a lavish selection of tempting holiday delicacies such as goose liver, oysters, langoustines, octopus, sea bass, cod, lamb and free-range turkey or duck with mlinci pasta, followed

by Christmas desserts. This holiday season, let Zinfandel’s be your family’s finest gourmet oasis.

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Nedjeljnu šetnju zagrebačkim ulicama i trgovima zaokružite savršenim „Adventskim brunchem“ uz probrane sljedove delicija, izbor blagdanskih slastica i vrhunsku kapljicu. Nazdravite pjenušcem, uživajte u bajkovito dotjeranom Zinfandel’su uz prepoznatljivu Esplanadinu uslugu s mjerom šarma i elegancije. „Božićni obiteljski brunch“ posebna je priča i dugogodišnja tradicija koja se ne propušta, ovaj put u pomalo drugačijem izdanju u skladu s epidemiološkim mjerama, ali nipošto uz manje blagdanskog ugođaja. Svečani dan Božića planirajte sa svojim najmilijima uz raskošni izbor privlačnih blagdanskih specijaliteta, poput guščje jetre, kamenica, škampa, hobotnice, brancina, bakalara, janjetine te domaće purice ili patke s mlincima i sve zaokružite božanstvenim slasticama. Dopustite da restoran Zinfandel’s ovih blagdana bude najfinija gurmanska oaza za vas i vašu obitelj.

SIGNATURE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Božićni darovi s potpisom

Let The Esplanade’s staff create the gifts for your business partners, friends, or family. This year, avoid the last-minute dash to the shops, browse the creative selection of gifts and choose a unique experience. Delight that special someone with an overnight stay at The Esplanade, a selection of delicacies for lunch, a romantic dinner for two, cocktails in the bar, štrukli in Le Bistro, or the ultimate aromatherapy relaxation. If, like us, you believe that the way to someone’s heart is through the stomach, allow The Esplanade’s superb pastry chefs to prepare sweet, carefully stylised packages that you will be proud to gift. The Esplanade’s traditional Christmas cake with candied fruits or the tasteful Christmas confectionary in a powder rose box with a satin ribbon will make a lasting impression.

Prepustite Esplanadinom osoblju kreaciju darova za vaše poslovne partnere, prijatelje ili obitelj. Ove godine izbjegnite strku u kupovini, pregledajte kreativni izbor darova i odaberite poseban doživljaj.

Oduševite neku posebnu osobu i darujte joj noćenje u Esplanadi, izbor delicija za ručak, romantičnu večeru za dvoje, koktele u baru, štrukle u Le Bistrou ili istinsko opuštanje uz aromamasažu. Ako poput nas vjerujete da ljubav ide kroza želudac, prepustite Esplanadinim vrsnim slastičarima da pripreme slatke, pažljivo stilizirane pakete koje ćete s ponosom darovati. Tradicionalni Esplanadin božićni kuglof sa sušenim voćem ili ukusni božićni kolačići pakirani u puderastoružičastu kutiju sa satenskom mašnom ostat će u posebnom sjećanju.

FESTIVE NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER

Svečana novogodišnja večera

See 2020 out in style – put on a glamorous dress and plan your New Year’s dinner at The Esplanade in the majestic Emerald Ballrom or the elegant Zinfandel’s restaurant. Raise a toast to a better and happier 2021 with premium champagne, a gourmet fivecourse dinner and wine. We have prepared a children’s menu for your youngsters.

Ispratite 2020. sa stilom – odjenite glamuroznu haljinu i planirajte svečanu novogodišnju večeru u Esplanadi, u veličanstvenoj Smaragdnoj dvorani i otmjenom restoranu Zinfandel’su. Uz vrhunski pjenušac, gurmansku večeru s pet sljedova jela i vino nazdravite novoj, boljoj i veselijoj 2021. godini.

Vaše mališane očekuje prigodni jelovnik za djecu.

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ESPLANADE HEALTH CLUB GLOW WITH OUR TOP BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Zablistajte uz vrhunske tretmane ljepote

Make time for yourself and reward Odvojite malo vremena za sebe your senses with relaxing treat- i nagradite svoja osjetila relaksiments for the body and soul. Re- rajućim tretmanima za duh i tijelease accumulated stress, forget lo. Oslobodite se nakupljenoga your obligations for a moment, stresa, zaboravite na trenutak and give yourself over to expert svoje obveze i prepustite se rukahands that will help you restore ma profesionalaca koji će vam your glow and be ready for the pomoći da ponovno zablistate holiday season. Aromatherapy i spremno dočekate blagdane. or deep hydrating treatment, hot Aromateraphy ili deep hydratyng stone, magic honey or chocolate tretman, hot stone, magic honey massage, expert manicure and ili čokoladna masaža, stručna pedicure in combination with manikura i pedikura u kombinaciji luxurious products and unique s luksuznim preparatima i jedintechniques will restore the glow stvenim tehnikama vratit će sjaj i and vitality to the skin of your vitalnost koži lica i tijela. face and body.

Osvježeni prostor Health cluba The refurbished Health Club is opremljen je potpuno novim equipped with brand new ma- spravama, što će vas dodatno chines which will provide that potaknuti na vježbanje, kako biextra push to exercise so that ste doveli tijelo u željenu formu. you can train your body to its Nakon vježbanja samostalno ili s desired shape. After exercising osobnim instruktorom trening zaindependently or with the help okružite opuštanjem u vrhunskim of a personal trainer, round off saunama. Dopustite si maksimalyour workout by relaxing in the nu relaksaciju u ekskluzivnom lovely saunas. Treat yourself to ambijentu Esplanadinog Health ultimate relaxation in the ex- cluba i prepustite se malim trenuclusive ambiance of The Espla- cima hedonizma. nade’s Health Club and enjoy these little hedonist moments.

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Did You Know?

Jeste li znali?

About the Esplanade Hotel O hotelu Esplanade

Did you know that, according to rumours, the hotel “attracted dissatisfied women and their lovers”?

Some affairs were published in local newspapers and heated public quarrels among those involved were not rare.

Did you know that, in 2009, the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel was the first hotel in Croatia that had an own ice skating rink for Zagreb’s inhabitants and its hotel guests – Nice Ice on the Oleander Terrace.

The ice rink had a priceless view of Starčević Square’s Art Nouveau architecture and the beautiful hotel facade.

Jeste li znali da je u ludim 20-im godinama prošlog stoljeća, prema glasinama, hotel „privlačio nezadovoljne žene i njihove ljubavnike“?

Neke afere znale su biti objavljene u lokalnim novinama, a svađe u javnosti među vatrenim akterima nisu bile rijetkost.

Jeste li znali da je 2009. godine Esplanade Zagreb prvi hotel u Hrvatskoj koji je imao vlastito klizalište za Zagrepčane i goste hotela – Nice Ice na Oleander terasi. Klizalište je imalo neprocjenjiv pogled na secesijsku arhitekturu Starčevićevog trga i prekrasno hotelsko pročelje.

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DI D YO U KNOW | JE STE LI ZNALI

The art of dry stone walling is the art of making stone constructions with unprocessed or minimally processed stone and without the use of binding materials. It is inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The results of this skill can be seen on individual stone constructions or impressive dry stone wall landscapes throughout Croatia’s coastal region.

Umijeće suhozidne gradnje je umijeće izrade konstrukcija od neobrađenog ili minimalno obrađenoga kamena bez upotrebe veziva i pripada hrvatskoj nematerijalnoj kulturnoj baštini na UNESCO-ovom popisu. Rezultati ovog umijeća vide se u pojedinačnim objektima ili pak u impresivnim suhozidnim krajolicima diljem hrvatske obale.

Famous Croatian scientist Ruđer Bošković proposed placing five concentric iron rings around the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, when a crack was discovered in it.

After Bošković’s proposal was accepted, Michelangelo’s work was saved.

Poznati hrvatski znanstvenik Ruđer Bošković savjetovao je postavljanje pet koncentričnih željeznih obruča na kupolu bazilike sv. Petra u Rimu, kad je na njoj otkrivena pukotina. Nakon što je Boškovićev prijedlog prihvaćen, Michelangelov je rad spašen.

The population of the protected and rare griffon vultures in the Croatian region of Kvarner is unique in the world, because the birds nest on the cliffs immediately above the sea, while in other countries, they mostly nest in mountain areas.

Kvarnerska populacija zaštićenih i rijetkih bjeloglavih supova jedinstvena je u svijetu jer se ptice gnijezde na liticama neposredno iznad mora, a u drugim se zemljama gnijezde uglavnom u planinskim područjima.

About Zagreb

TZGZ

About Croatia O Hrvatskoj

O Zagrebu

The Well of Life, a sculpture by famous sculptor Ivan Meštrović, is located in front of the Croatian National Theatre. The symbolic message of the entwined naked figures reaching for water, from old men and love couples to children, is interpreted by each passer-by in his or her own way.

Ispred Hrvatskoga narodnoga kazališta nalazi se fontana „Zdenac života“, djelo poznatog kipara Ivana Meštrovića. Simboličku poruku isprepletenih ljudskih aktova koji posežu za vodom života, od staraca i ljubavnika do djece, svaki prolaznik tumači na svoj način.

The medieval fortress Medvedgrad is a special attraction in Medvednica Nature Park. It has been watching over Zagreb for eight centuries, offering the best view of the city and its surroundings from its tower.

Posebna atrakcija u Parku prirode Medvednica srednjovjekovna je utvrda Medvedgrad koja već osam stoljeća bdije nad Zagrebom i s čije se kule pruža najljepši pogled na grad i okolicu.

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Events Događanja

Nenad Sovilj’s New Collection – Metamorphosis Nova kolekcija Nenada Sovilja – Metamorphosis Nenad Sovilj’s new jewellery collec- Početkom srpnja na terasi hotela tion Metamorphosis was presented Esplanade predstavljena je koon the Esplanade Hotel’s terrace at lekcija nakita Metamorphosis Nethe beginning of July. He created it nada Sovilja. Nastajala je gotovo over the period of two years, using dvije godine, a rađena je isključivo only pearls in combination with silver, biserima u kombinaciji sa srebrom, gilded silver, resin and enamel. “The pozlaćenim srebrom, smolom i whole collection started out from the emajlom. „Cijela je kolekcija krenupearl I wear around my neck, which la od bisera koji nosim oko vrata has a spiritual component. I had i koji ima duhovnu komponentu. never particularly liked pearls, es- Nikada nisam previše volio bisere, pecially not on men, because pearls naročito ne na muškarcu, jer biser are really the most feminine crystal. je zaista najženstveniji kristal. No, However, when I created a necklace kad sam napravio ogrlicu s bisewith a pearl for myself, I liked it very rom za sebe, jako mi se svidjela i much and I have never taken it off više je nikad nisam skinuo“, pojašsince”, Nenad Sovilj explains where njava Nenad Sovilj odakle je dohe got the inspiration for the col- bio inspiraciju za kolekciju. A ime lection. And the collection’s name kolekcije dolazi upravo od te procomes from the author’s change of mjene mišljenja, koju je iskusio i auopinion, so that the collection’s mot- tor, pa moto kolekcije glasi: „Have to is: „Have you ever changed your You ever changed Your mind“. Komind“. The collection comprises lekcija se sastoji od dvije linije: prva two lines: the first one includes silver uključuje bisere i srebro, a druga je and pearls and the second is more kompleksija i uključuje emajl i smocomplex and includes enamel and lu, unutar kojih se nalaze fluidne resin, with fluid masses symbolizing mase koje simboliziraju misli. thoughts encased in them.

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Photographs: DANIJEL PAVELIĆ

BE A MRAK PARENT

The CroMSIC Medical Students Association, in cooperation with the Croatian Institute of Public Health and supported by the City Office for Health of the City of Zagreb, presented its campaign Be a mRAK Parent on the Oleander Terrace. Mrak is a Croatian slang word for cool and RAK is Croatian for cancer. The campaign focuses on HPV prevention and vaccination, as HPV can cause six types of cancer. The participants presented the future of digital public health education and once again emphasized the importance of informing parents and children about the prevention of this disease in young people. The campaign was supported by many public figures, such as Neda Parmać, Nevena Rendeli, Ida Prester, Bojana Gregorić Vejzović and others.

WOMAN’S CHOICE AWARD SHOW – ONLINE FROM EMERALD BALLROOM

The prestigious Woman’s Choice Award Show was held in line with the epidemiological situation – it was broadcast live on the miss7 Facebook page. In an extensive survey, female readers of the popular lifestyle portal shared their consumer habits and favourite brands in various segments; those with the most votes received awards.

Accompanied

by Tonkica Zlački, Editor-in-Chief of miss7, and Marcela Rukavina, Sales Director at 24sata, TV presenter Daniela Trbović announced the award winners.

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Woman’s Choice – dodjela nagrada online iz Smaragdne dvorane

Prestižna dodjela nagrada Woman’s Choice održana je u skladu s epidemiološkom situacijom – prijenosom uživo na miss7 na Facebooku. Čitateljice popularnog lifestyle portala u velikom istraživanju otkrile su svoje potrošačke navike te omiljene brendove u raznim segmentima, od kojih su oni s najviše glasova primili priznanja. Uz glavnu urednicu miss7 Tonkicu Zlački i direktoricu prodaje medijskih rješenja 24 sata Marcelu Rukavinu, pobjednike je proglasila voditeljica Daniela Trbović.

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Budi mRAK roditelj

Udruga studenata medicine CroMSIC, u suradnji s Hrvatskim zavodom za javno zdravstvo i uz podršku Gradskog ureda za zdravstvo Grada Zagreba, na Oleander terasi predstavila je kampanju Budi mRAK roditelj, usmjerenu na prevenciju i cijepljenje protiv HPV-a, uzročnika šest vrsti karcinoma. Sudionici su predstavili budućnost digitalnog zdravstvenog prosvjećivanja te su još jednom naglasili važnost informiranja roditelja i djece u prevenciji ove bolesti među mladima. Kampanju su podržale mnoge osobe iz javnog života, poput Nede Parmać, Nevene Rendeli, Ide Prester, Bojane Gregorić Vejzović i drugih.

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FIRST GENERATION OF INTERIOR DESIGN STYLISTS

Prva generacija stilista interijera

Na Oleander terasi poznata TV zvijezda i dizajnerica On the Oleander Terrace, renowned TV star and in- interijera Mirjana Mikulec okupila je polaznike prve terior design stylist Mirjana Mikulec brought together generacije stilista interijera iz svoje Škole za dizajn te the first generation of interior design stylists from her s veseljem i ponosom uručila im priznanja i pohvalDesign School and proudly presented them with di- nice. Polaznici su zajedno s ravnateljicom nazdravili plomas and certificates of excellence. The students svojim novim vještinama i velikom uspjehu. toasted to their new skills and great success together with their school director.

TERRY FOX VIRTUAL RUN

Virtualna utrka Terry Fox Run

“One Day. Your Way.” was the motto of this year’s edition of the „Jedan dan. Na tvoj način.“ bio je moto ovogodišnjeg izdaworld’s best known charity race Terry Fox Run, which was held in nja najpoznatije svjetske humanitarne utrke Terry Fox Run numerous cities and countries despite all challenges due to the koja je, unatoč svim izazovima zbog pandemije koronaviruCOVID-19 pandemic. This is a special year for the great Mara- sne bolesti, održana u brojnim gradovima i državama. Pothon of Hope, run by young Canadian athlete Terry Fox, because sebna je ovo godina za veliki Maraton nade, koji je pokrenuo the race marked its 40th anniversary. It will be remembered as kanadski mladić Terry Fox, jer je utrka proslavila 40. rođenthe first one held virtually. The 21st Terry Fox Run Croatia was dan, a pamtit će se kao prva održana virtualno. Hrvatsko 21. organized by the MPG Agency and the Canadian Embassy in izdanje Terry Fox Run održano je u organizaciji agencije MPG cooperation with the Croatian League against Cancer, Zagreb i Veleposlanstva Kanade, u suorganizaciji s Hrvatskom ligom Holding, the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel and the XOXO Agency, protiv raka i suradnji sa Zagrebačkim holdingom, Hotelom under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Mayor of Za- Esplanade Zagreb i agencijom XOXO te pod pokroviteljstvom greb Milan Bandić. It is supported by numerous athletes and Ministarstva zdravstva i gradonačelnika grada Zagreba Mipublic figures. In the run-up to this year’s race, representatives lana Bandića, uz podršku brojnih sportaša i poznatih osoba. of the organizers held a joint meeting on the Oleander Ter- Uoči ovogodišnje utrke predstavnici organizatora održali su race to emphasize the importance of the fight against cancer, zajednički susret na Oleander terasi, kako bi istaknuli važnost especially in the situation that we are in now. The money will borbe protiv raka, posebice u situaciji u kojoj se nalazimo. Nobe donated to the Ruđer Bošković Institute for continued re- vac će biti doniran Znanstvenom institutu „Ruđer Bošković“ za search in the fight against cancer. nastavak istraživanja u borbi protiv raka.

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Unique Event in Zagreb’s City Centre Jedinstveni događaj u središtu metropole

Grape harvest on the Oleander Terrace and wine tasting from own bottles Berba grožđa na Oleander terasi i kušanje vina iz vlastitih butelja A unique grape harvest and pres- Na kultnoj Olenader terasi u srcu entation of the first limited edition Zagreba održana je jedinstvena of Zinfandel 2019 bottles with the jesenska berba grožđa i predstavEsplanade Hotel label and the sig- ljanje prvog limitiranog izdanja nature of renowned Croatian win- butelja Zinfandela 2019. s etiketom ery Krauthaker took place on the Hotela Esplanade i potpisom pocult Oleander Terrace in Zagreb’s znate hrvatske vinarije Krauthaker. city centre. Vlado Krauthaker and Uz Vladu Krauthakera u berbi su the Esplanade Hotel’s General sudjelovali i Ivica Max Krizmanić, Manager Ivica Max Krizmanić generalni direktor hotela, te prof. participated in the grape har- dr. sc. Edi Maletić s Agronomskog vest, as did Professor Edi Maletić fakulteta u Zagrebu, koji je sve prifrom the Faculty of Agriculture, sutne oduševio pričom o podrijetlu i University of Zagreb, who de- važnosti sorte zinfandel. Okupljanje lighted those present with a sto- na terasi Oleander bilo je i idealan

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Photographs: GORAN JAKUŠ

ry about the origin and importance povod za najavu novog uzbudljiof the zinfandel grape variety. The vog jesenskog jelovnika restorana event on the Oleander Terrace was Zinfandel’s, čiji koncept potpisuje also an ideal opportunity to an- šefica kuhinje Ana Grgić. „Vino nounce the exciting autumn menu koje je vinarija Krauthaker proiof the Zinfandel’s Restaurant, the zvela za hotel izvrsne je kvalitete. concept of which was created by Butelja nema mnogo, no sretni Executive Chef Ana Grgić. “The wine smo što je hotel dobio svoje prvo produced for the hotel by the Krau- vino iza kojeg stoji lijepa priča o thaker winery is of excellent quality. prijateljstvu, ljubavi prema gaThere are not many bottles, but we stronomiji i enologiji, kao i poare happy that the hotel got its first veznica s restoranom. Vjerujem wine with a beautiful background da će gosti restorana ove jeseni story about friendship, love of gas- uživati u spoju zinfandela i jesentronomy and oenology and the link skih delicija s novog jelovnika”, to the restaurant. I trust that our res- istaknuo je direktor hotela Ivica taurant guests will enjoy the blend Max Krizmanić. Limitirano izdaof zinfandel and autumn delicacies nje Zinfandela 2019. uvršteno je from our new menu”, the Esplanade u vinsku kartu restorana ZinfanHotel’s General Manager Ivica Max del’s i dostupno je gostima do Krizmanić said. The limited edition isteka zaliha. of Zinfandel 2019 has been included in the Zinfandel’s Restaurant’s wine list and it is available to guests while stocks last.

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New Wine Gems from Korlat Winery Novi vinski dragulji vinarije Korlat

Photographs: ALERT

New vintages of premium wines U raskošno dotjeranom restorafrom the Korlat winery were pre- nu Zinfandel’su predstavljene su sented in the lavishly decorated nove berbe vrhunskih vina iz viZinfandel’s Restaurant. The festive narije Korlat. Svečana vinarska wine evening aroused great in- večer pobudila je velik interes poterest among Croatian wine and znavatelja hrvatske vinske i gastrogastronomy connoisseurs and nomske scene te brojnih uglednih numerous notable guests. The gostiju. Večer za pamćenje obomemorable evening was further gatila su maštovita jela slavne šeenhanced by imaginative dishes fice Esplanadine kuhinje Ane Grgić created by the Esplanade Ho- koja je okupljene goste povela na

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tel’s Executive Chef Ana Grgić, who took the guests on an exciting journey with aromas of earth and wine.

The courses of carefully selected dishes went perfectly with the wines, while a performance by young musician Lu Jakelić also contributed to the good atmosphere.

uzbudljivo putovanje aromama zemlje i vina. Sljedovi pažljivo biranih jela znalački su se sljubili s vinskom kartom, a dobroj atmosferi pridonio je i nastup mlade glazbenice Lu Jakelić.

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Alemka Markotić Is the Woman of the Year 2020 Žena godine 2020. je Alemka Markotić

In these challenging times, the doctor whose name is known to each resident of our country was awarded Woman of the Year as the only nominee U ovim izazovnim vremenima za Ženu godine izabrana je bez konkurencije liječnica, čije ime danas zna svaki stanovnik naše zemlje The Woman of the Year award organized by Zaposlena Magazine started almost 25 years ago. Every year, it has presented and celebrated women of various professions who inspire and encourage us with their excellence, commitment and business successes. The basic idea of the award is to empower women and, first of all, raise the public awareness – through the examples of successful and inspiring women who change their living and working environment with their actions and achievements. By their example they also encourage all other women to do what fulfils them and believe in themselves and they prove that hard work pays off in many ways.

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Izbor za Ženu godine u organizaciji časopisa Zaposlena započeo je prije gotovo 25 godina. Svake je godine predstavio i slavio žene različitih profesija, koje nas svojom izvrsnošću, predanošću i poslovnim uspjesima ohrabruju i inspiriraju. Osnovna je ideja izbora osnaživanje žena te prije svega, podizanje svijesti u javnosti – kroz primjere uspješnih i inspirativnih žena koje svojim djelovanjem i postignućima mijenjaju okolinu u kojoj žive i rade nabolje.

Svojim primjerom ohrabruju i sve druge žene da rade ono što ih ispunjava, vjeruju u sebe te potvrđuju da se trud i zalaganje višestruko isplate.

Prof. dr. sc. Alemka Markotić, dr. med. bez konkurencije je proglašena Ženom godine 2020., prema odabiru časopisa Zaposlena.

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2020 by Zaposlena Magazine as the only nominee. Alemka Markotić came to the public eye during the fight against the coronavirus, in time of fear and uncertainty, when her face became synonymous with comfort, safety and looking to a brighter future. She is an eminent scientist and medical doctor, whose scientific work has made a significant contribution to the overall development of Croatian society, because science, knowledge and research are crucial for the development of every country. Her career is imbued with progress and achievements attained through hard work; she has also won numerous awards and honours.

Alemka Markotić je izašla pod povećalo javnosti u jeku borbe s koronavirusom, u vremenu straha i nesigurnosti, kad je njezin lik postao sinonim za smirenje, sigurnost i pogled u sretniju budućnost. Istaknuta je hrvatska znanstvenica i liječnica koja je u području znanosti svojim dosadašnjim znanstvenim radom značajno pridonijela i cjelokupnom razvoju hrvatskog društva jer su upravo znanost, znanje i istraživanje presudni za razvitak svake države. Njezina je karijera prožeta usponima i postignućima koje je izborila marljivim radom i trudom, a dobitnica je nebrojeno mnogo nagrada i priznanja.

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Adria Luxury Summit Adria Luxury Summit

In circumstances of the “new normal”, the Adriatic region has an advantage over the usual players on the luxury market because it offers a boutique experience – that is the conclusion of the second Adria Luxury Summit.

Regija Adria u „novom normalnom“ ima prednost pred klasičnim igračima na tržištu luksuza jer nudi priliku za boutique experience – zaključak je drugog po redu Adria Luxury Summita The Adria Luxury Summit business conference, organised by Adria Media Zagreb, for the second time running gathered regional leaders from the luxury and business industries. In mid-November, with a limited number of participants who were there by invitation only, and in line with epidemiological measures, the summit gathered representatives from global firms to respond, in interesting panel discussions and with excellent examples, to issues such as future investment, business trends, and growth and development projections.

Vrhunska regionalna poslovna konferencija Adria Luxury Summit, u organizaciji Adria Medije Zagreb, drugi je put okupila regionalne lidere u industriji luksuza i biznisa. U hotelu Esplanade sredinom studenoga, uz ograničen broj sudionika by invitation only i u skladu s epidemiološkim mjerama, okupili su se predstavnici globalnih tvrtki, kako bi kroz zanimljive panele i vrsne primjere pružili odgovore na pitanja o budućim investicijama, trendovima poslovanja te projekcijama rasta i razvoja.

The luxury market, as one of the more stable markets in times of major change, is an example of how the consumers of such services and buyers focus on creativity and quality. Major change and a vision of the future were the central topics of this year’s discussion panels, which cemented the Adria Luxury Summit as the ideal platform for learning about the future of the luxury industry, for networking, and for finding new business opportunities.

A tržište luksuza kao jedno od stabilnijih u vremenima velikih promjena primjer je kreativnosti i kvalitete koja je u fokusu korisnika takvih usluga i kupaca. Velike promjene i vizija budućnosti bile su u središtu ovogodišnjih tema i panela, što je potvrdilo Adria Luxury Summit idealnim mjestom upoznavanja s budućnošću luksuzne industrije, uspostavljanja novih kontakata i otkrivanja novih poslovnih prilika.

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NEW ROLEX WATCHES 2020 Novi Rolex satovi 2020.

On September 1, 2020, Rolex unveiled the latest creations of its Oyster Perpetual collection and delighted many watch lovers with its unexpected models. We are pleased to bring you a complete overview of the new watches 2020, also available on the official Rolex websites and social platforms.

OYSTER PERPETUAL SKY-DWELLER

The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller is introduced with an Oysterflex bracelet. It is the first watch in the Classic category to receive this innovative, Rolex-patented bracelet. This 18 ct yellow gold version with a bright black, sunray-finish dial offers the high-performance elastomer bracelet with an Oysterclasp and the Rolex Glidelock extension system, which allows fine adjustment of the bracelet for optimal comfort on the wrist.

The Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller is equipped with calibre 9001, one of the most complex movements to be developed and manufactured

by Rolex, and offers a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.

OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST

New white Rolesor versions, combining Oystersteel and 18 ct white gold, of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 are presented. On the first watch, a diamond-set bezel surrounds an aubergine, sunray-finish dial with 18 ct white gold Roman numerals – the VI set with 11 diamonds. The three other versions, all with a fluted bezel, are fitted respectively with a mint green, sunray-finish dial, a white lacquer dial, and a dark grey, sunray-finish dial. These watches are fitted with calibre 2236 with a power reserve of approximately 55 hours.

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Rolex je 1. rujna 2020. godine otkrio najnovije kreacije svoje kolekcije Oyster Perpetual i svojim neočekivanim modelima oduševio brojne ljubitelje satova. Zadovoljstvo nam je donijeti vam cjelovit pregled novih satova 2020., dostupnih i na službenim Rolexovim web-stranicama i društvenim platformama.

Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller

Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller je predstavljen na narukvici Oysterflex.

Ovo je prvi sat Klasične kategorije koji je dobio ovu inovativnu narukvicu koju je patentirao Rolex. Verzija u 18-karatnom žutom zlatu sa svježim crnim brojčanikom s efektom sunčevih zraka nudi narukvicu u elastomeru visokih performansi s kopčom Oysterclasp i sistemom za produživanje Rolex Glidelock koji omogućuje prilagodbu narukvice za optimalnu udobnost na zapešću.

Oyster PerpetualSky-Dweller opremljen je kalibrom 9001, jednim od najkompleksnijih mehanizama koji je razvio i proizveo Rolex, te nudi rezervu snage od otprilike 72 sata.

Oyster Perpetual Datejust

Predstavljene su nove verzije modela Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 u bijelom Rolesoru koji spaja čelik Oystersteel i 18-karatno bijelo zlato. Na prvom satu dijamantni prsten okružuje ljubičasti brojčanik s efektom sunčevih zraka i rimskim brojkama u 18-karatnom bijelom zlatu čija je oznaka VI optočena s 11 dijamanata. Preostale tri verzije, s rebrastim prstenom, dolaze s brojčanikom u zelenoj mint boji s efektom sunčevih zraka, bijelim lakiranim brojčanikom ili dark grey s efektom sunčevih zraka.

Ovi satovi opremljeni su kalibrom 2236 s rezervom snage od otprilike 55 sati.

OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER

The new-generation Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date are presented with an updated design, characterized by a slightly larger 41 mm case and a bracelet with a broader centre link. True to the original model, the new Submariner, in Oystersteel, has a black dial and matching Cerachrom bezel insert.

The first presented version of the Submariner Date is also made of Oystersteel and brings together a black dial and green bezel insert. A second, yellow Rolesor version of the watch, combining Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold, has a royal blue dial and blue bezel insert. The third, 18 ct white gold version features a black dial and blue bezel insert.

The Oyster Perpetual Submariner is equipped with calibre 3230, launched this year, while the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date is fitted with calibre 3235. Both movements incorporate the Chronergy escapement, developed and patented by Rolex, and offer a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.

OYSTER PERPETUAL

The Oyster Perpetual 41, a new model joining the Oyster Perpetual range, is launched with a silver, sunray-finish dial or a bright black, sunray-finish dial. On the first new version, the hour markers and hands are in 18 ct yellow gold, bringing a retro touch to an Oystersteel watch. On the second, they are in 18 ct white gold.

The Oyster Perpetual 36 takes on a dynamic look, proposing lacquer dials in five original colours: candy pink, turquoise blue, yellow, coral red and green.

These watches are fitted with an Oyster bracelet and an Oysterclasp with the Easylink comfort extension system, a first for the Oyster Perpetual range. All are equipped with calibre 3230 while the power reserve extends to approximately 70 hours.

For all inquiries about Rolex novelties 2020, contact the official Rolex retailer in Croatia, Mamic 1970, phone +385 1 487 0700, email info@mamic.com.hr Discover the enchanting world of luxury Rolex watches in the Mamix 1970 boutique at 7 Frane Petrića Street in the centre of Zagreb.

Oyster Perpetual Submariner

Novu generaciju modela Oyster Perpetual Submariner i Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date karakterizira redizajnirano uvećano 41 mm kućište i narukvica sa širim središnjim člankom. Baš kao i kod izvornog modela, novi Submariner, u čeliku Oystersteel, ima crni brojčanik i usklađeni umetak prstena Cerachrom.

Prva predstavljena verzija modela Submariner Date također je u čeliku Oystersteel i spaja crni brojčanik i zeleni prsten. Druga verzija, koja spaja čelik Oystersteel i 18-karatno žuto zlato, ima brojčanik kraljevsko plave boje i plavi umetak prstena. Treća verzija u 18-karatnom bijelom zlatu dolazi s crnim brojčanikom i plavim umetkom prstena.

Oyster Perpetual Submariner opremljen je kalibrom 3230, koji je predstavljen ove godine, dok je Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date opremljen kalibrom 3235. Oba mehanizma sadrže Chronergy escapement koji je razvio i patentirao Rolex te nude rezervu snage od otprilike 70 sati.

Oyster Perpetual

Novi model koji se pridružio liniji Oyster Perpetual, Oyster Perpetual 41, predstavljen je s brojčanikom u sivoj boji, s efektom sunčevih zraka, ili svježoj crnoj, s efektom sunčevih zraka. Na prvoj novoj verziji, oznake sati i kazaljke izrađene su u 18-karatnom žutom zlatu donoseći retro izgled satu u čeliku Oystersteel.

Na drugoj, oznake sati i kazaljke izrađene su u 18-karatnom bijelom zlatu.

Oyster Perpetual 36 poprima dinamičan izgled nudeći lakirane brojčanike u pet originalnih boja: candy roza, tirkizno plava, žuta, koraljno crvena i zelena.

Ovi satovi dolaze na narukvici Oyster s kopčom Oysterclasp sa sustavom za jednostavno produženje narukvice Easylink koji se po prvi put pojavljuje u liniji Oyster Perpetual. Svi modeli opremljeni su kalibrom 3230 koji nudi rezervu snage od otprilike 70 sati.

Za sve upite o Rolex novitetima 2020. kontaktirajte službenog Rolexovog distributera u Hrvatskoj, Mamić 1970, telefonski na +385 1 487 0700 ili e-mailom na info@mamic.com.hr.

Istražite čaroban svijet luksuznih Rolex satova u butiku Mamić 1970 u ulici Frane Petrića 7 u centru Zagreba.

Credits: ©Rolex/Alain Costa and ©Rolex PP ROM ROM OO

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Unexpected Presentation of The New Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” Neočekivano predstavljanje novog Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight „Navy Blue“ modela Ever faithful to its long tradition of blue sports watches, the award-winnig Swiss watch manufacturer TUDOR unexpectedly presented a „Navy Blue” version of its most attractive model, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight which can be found at Mamić 1970 boutique in the centre of Zagreb.

Ostajući vjeran svojoj dugoj tradiciji plavih sportskih satova, nagrađivani švicarski proizvođač satova TUDOR neočekivano je predstavio “Navy Blue” (“mornarsko plavu”) verziju svog najatraktivnijeg modela Black Bay Fifty-Eight koji možete pronaći u Mamić 1970 butiku u centru Zagreba.

TUDOR BLACK BAY FIFTY-EIGHT “NAVY BLUE“

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy blue”

The Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” gets its name from its colour, of course, but also from the year 1958, in which the first TUDOR divers’ watch waterproof to 200 metres (660 ft), reference 7924 or “Big Crown”, was presented. Among other aesthetic nods to this historic watch, this model offers a 39 mm diameter case in keeping with the characteristic proportions of the 1950s. Ideal for slim wrists, people who like more compact watches and vintage enthusiasts, the Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” also carries on with the long TUDOR tradition of blue sports watches.

TUDOR BLUE

In 1969, TUDOR introduced a divers’ watch with a blue dial and bezel. The other sports watches in the collection were soon attired in blue, immediately creating a lasting aesthetic hallmark known as “TUDOR Blue”.

Adopted by the French navy for its TUDOR divers’ watches during the 1970s, this livery became part of the collective imagination. The Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” follows in this tradition with its navy blue dial and bezel insert. This is a colour that also appears on the “soft touch” strap offered with this model and made from a synthetic, tactile material resembling flannel.

THREE FACES TUDOR BLACK BAY FIFTY-EIGHT “NAVY BLUE” MODEL

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” comes in three options: on a steel bracelet at a price of 26,800 kn and on a leather “soft touch” strap resembling a flannel and a fabric strap at a price of 24,530 kn.

THE CALIBRE MT5402

The Manufacture Calibre MT5402, which equips the Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue”, displays hour, minute and second functions. It has the finish typical of TUDOR Manufacture calibres. Another notable feature is that the power reserve of the Manufacture MT5402 Calibre is “weekend-proof”; that is to say about 70 hours, which enables the wearer to take the watch off on a Friday evening and put it back on again on Monday morning without having to wind and reset it.

Discover the new Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” at Mamić 1970 boutique in the centre of Zagreb.

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Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” dobio je ime po svojoj boji, ali i po godini 1958. u kojoj su predstavljeni prvi ronilački satovi TUDOR, referenca 7924 ili „Big Crown“, vodootporni do 200 metara (660 stopa). Među ostalim estetskim nasljeđima ovog povijesnog sata, ovaj model nudi kućište promjera 39 mm u skladu s karakterističnim omjerima 1950-ih. Idealan za vitko zapešće, ljude koji vole kompaktnije satove i ljubitelje vintage stila, Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” nosi dugu tradiciju plavih sportskih satova TUDOR.

Tudor plava

TUDOR je 1969. predstavio ronilački sat s plavim brojčanikom i prstenom. Ostali sportski satovi iz kolekcije ubrzo su prihvatili plavu boju, što je odmah stvorilo trajni estetski znak poznat kao “TUDOR Blue”. Usvojena od strane Francuske mornarice za ronilačke satove TUDOR tijekom 1970-ih, ova je boja postala dio kolektivne mašte. Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” slijedi ovu tradiciju s mornarsko plavim brojčanikom i umetkom prstena. Ova boja pojavljuje se i na remenu „soft touch“ koji je izrađen od sintetičkog, taktilnog materijala nalik flanelu.

Tri lica Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight "Navy Blue" modela

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight „Navy Blue“ dolazi u tri opcije: na čeličnoj narukvici po cijeni od 26 800 kn te na „soft touch“ remenu nalik flanelu i tkanom remenu po cijeni od 24 530 kn.

Kalibar MT5402

Manufakturni kalibar MT5402, koji oprema Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue”, prikazuje funkcije sati, minuta i sekundi. Ima završnu obradu tipičnu za manufakturne kalibre TUDOR. Još jedna značajna karakteristika je da je rezerva snage manufakturnog kalibra MT5402 „otporna na vikende“; što znači oko 70 sati, koja korisniku omogućuje skidanje sata u petak navečer i ponovno nošenje u ponedjeljak ujutro, bez potrebe za navijanjem i resetiranjem Istražite novi Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight „Navy Blue“ u butiku Mamić 1970 u centru Zagreba.

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Although tourism has taken off in Baranja in the past few years, this closed and isolated region still oozes a distinct feel found nowhere else in Croatia.

Iako je posljednjih nekoliko godina turizam uveliko zaživio u Baranji, ta regija zbog svoje zatvorenosti i izoliranosti još uvijek odaje dojam posebnosti koje nema nigdje drugdje u Hrvatskoj Baranja is part of the beautiful region of Slavonia in the east of Croatia. It is bounded by the watercourses of the Danube on one side and the Drava on the other.

Its northern part invites you to an exciting ride on the wine roads and hidden paths. Its eastern part hosts a wetland, providing it with a somewhat mystical appearance, while the southern and southwestern parts of Baranja boast protected creeks and streams.

Baranja se smjestila na istoku Hrvatske u predivnoj Slavoniji. S jedne strane prati je tok Dunava, a s druge strane tok Drave. Njezin sjeverni dio zove vas na uzbudljivu vožnju vinskim cestama i skrivenim puteljcima, na istočnom dijelu nalazi se močvarni dio koji joj daje pomalo mističan izgled, dok su južni i jugozapadni dio Baranje rezervirani za zaštićene riječne rukavce.

Although tourism has taken off in Baranja in the past few years, this closed and isolated region still oozes a distinct feel found nowhere else in Croatia. This is why it has an increasing number of visitors and numerous tourists keep coming back.

Iako je posljednjih nekoliko godina turizam uveliko zaživio u Baranji, ta regija zbog svoje zatvorenosti i izoliranosti još uvijek odaje dojam posebnosti koje nema nigdje drugdje u Hrvatskoj. Upravo je to razlog što je sve posjećenija i brojni joj se turisti vraćaju.

When you get to Baranja, you will see smiling faces, people who closely guard their ethnographic magic, but also share the stories of their life, family, wines, fishing, loves, destinies and everything specific of this area at the same time.

Kad se uputite u Baranju, vidjet ćete nasmijana lica, ljude koji ljubomorno čuvaju svoju etnografsku čaroliju, ali u isto vrijeme i dijele priče o svojem životu, obitelji, vinima, ribolovu, ljubavima i sudbinama i svime što je specifično upravo za ovaj kraj.

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Many people think that Baranja is underestimated, as tourists mostly visit Croatia’s coast and capital. But those who discover Baranja can’t stop talking about it.

Mnogi smatraju da je Baranja podcijenjena jer su turisti najviše orijentirani prema našoj obali i glavnome gradu. Ali oni koji otkriju Baranju, ne prestaju o njoj govoriti.

WHAT TO VISIT IN BARANJA?

Što posjetiti u Baranji?

Many people think that Baranja is underestimated, as tourists mostly visit Croatia’s coast and capital. But those who discover Baranja can’t stop talking about it.

Mnogi smatraju da je Baranja podcijenjena jer su turisti najviše orijentirani prema našoj obali i glavnome gradu. Ali oni koji otkriju Baranju, ne prestaju o njoj govoriti.

This small area is home to numerous natural beauties, which will enchant you and lure you to discover even more during your next visit. Baranja is a unique region that you must visit.

KOPAČKI RIT NATURE PARK If we should single out one attraction that Baranja is known for, it would definitely be Kopački Rit. It’s a natural beauty and also the best preserved wetland habitat in the whole of Europe. Each part of the year offers a new landscape at Kopački Rit. If you visit it from August to February, you will find a dry landscape, which gets flooded from February to August.

Enjoy a boat ride, observe various bird species or take a walk on the educational trails. And when you want to see many things in a short time, it’s a good idea to do it on a bike. Rent one and dive into your own little adventure. Don’t miss visiting Tikveš Castle – a beautiful mansion surrounded by parks and forests. You will immediately be taken back to the past.

Baranja offers much more – beautiful castles, old oak forests, country estates and autochthonous Slavonian homesteads. Its value has also been recognized by tourist professionals, which is proven by the fact that it has been declared Croatia’s most successful rural destination twice in the past three years (in 2017 and 2019).

So if you find yourself in Croatia, check the beauty of Baranja. We are sure that you will go back to it.

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Na tom malom području smjestilo se mnoštvo prirodnih ljepota koje će vas očarati i mamiti da otkrijte još više tijekom sljedećeg posjeta. Baranja je jedinstvena regija koju morate posjetiti.

Park prirode Kopački rit Ako bismo trebali izdvojiti jednu atrakciju po kojoj je Baranja poznata, to bi svakako bio Kopački rit. Riječ je o prirodnoj ljepoti i ujedno najočuvanijem vlažnom staništu u cijeloj Europi. Svaki dio godine nudi novi krajobraz u Kopačkom ritu. Ako ga posjetite od kolovoza do veljače, naići ćete na suh krajolik koji pak od veljače do kolovoza postaje poplavljen.

Uživajte u vožnji brodom, promatrajte različite vrste ptica ili prošetajte poučnim stazama. A kad želite pogledati mnogo u kratko vrijeme, dobra je ideja sjesti na bicikl. Unajmite ga i krenite u svoju malu avanturu! Ne propustite posjetiti dvorac Tikveš – predivno zdanje okruženo perivojima i šumom. U trenutku ćete se vratiti u neka davna vremena.

Baranja nudi još i mnogo više – predivne dvorce, stare hrastove šume, imanja i autohtona slavonska gospodarstva. Njezinu je vrijednost prepoznala i struka, o čemu govori podatak da je u posljednje tri godine dva puta (2017. i 2019.) proglašena najuspješnijom ruralnom destinacijom u Hrvatskoj. Stoga, ako se zateknete u Hrvatskoj, uvjerite se u ljepotu Baranje kojoj ćete se zasigurno vratiti.

This small area is home to numerous natural beauties, which will enchant you and lure you to discover even more during your next visit. Baranja is a unique region that you must visit.

Na tom malom području smjestilo se mnoštvo prirodnih ljepota koje će vas očarati i mamiti da otkrijte još više tijekom sljedećeg posjeta. Baranja je jedinstvena regija koju morate posjetiti.

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SUZANA & MARKO MAJDANDŽIĆ

A Fairy-Tale

g n i d Wed

Vjenčanje iz mašte

Not even COVID-19 could stop Suzana and Marko from realising their dream – a wedding at the Esplanade Hotel Ni koronavirus nije uspio spriječiti Suzanu i Marka da ostvare svoju želju – svadbu u hotelu Esplanade Suzana (22) and Marko (23) Majdandžić met almost two years ago through a mutual acquaintance. They were just friends at first but started dating soon after, only to realise after two months that they were made for each other, and decided to take the next step and get engaged. Marko is working towards a degree in economics and works alongside his father in the family business. Suzana is working on opening her own cheese & wine bar.

Suzana (22) i Marko (23) Majdandžić upoznali su se prije gotovo dvije godine zahvaljujući jednom zajedničkom prijatelju. Isprva su bili samo prijatelji, a postupno su započeli vezu te nakon samo dva mjeseca shvatili da su stvoreni jedno za drugo, nakon čega su se odlučili na korak dalje – zaruke. Marko studira ekonomiju i radi s ocem u obiteljskoj tvrtki, dok Suzana radi na otvaranju svojeg cheese & wine bara.

Even though their story started when they were in their early twenties, neither of them was planning to get married so soon: You don’t think about it until the right person comes along and until everything falls into place. Age is not important here, but the right person who will be your partner in life. Today’s youth lacks time to realise what they want, but we were lucky and realised it very quickly, Suzana and Marko say.

Iako su svoju priču započeli u ranim dvadesetima, objašnjavaju, niti jedno od njih dvoje nije planiralo ući u brak baš u tim godinama. „Ne razmišljate o tome, dok ne naiđe prava osoba i dok se sve stvari ne poslože na svoje mjesto. Zato nisu bitne godine, već prava osoba pokraj vas s kojom ćete ići kroz život. Današnjim mladima nedostaje malo više vremena da shvate što žele, ali mi smo imali sreću da smo to shvatili brzo“, kažu Suzana i Marko.

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It’s interesting that their wedding was a three-day affair. Owing to the COVID-19 situation and epidemiological restrictions on the number of guests at private gatherings, this couple, like many others, sadly could not invite all their nearest and dearest as they had planned. However, the situation did not prevent them from sharing some of the most important moments of their lives with family and friends, so they decided to spread the wedding celebrations over three days.

The church wedding took place in Slavonia, outdoors at a country estate near Požega, with only the closest family present. The following weekend, 10th and 11th October, the festivities moved to Hotel Esplanade, where they partied for two days in a row. Whenever I daydreamed of my wedding, I always imagined it in a beautiful hotel like The Esplanade so when the moment came to choose a wedding venue, I had no doubts; The Esplanade is the most beautiful and elegant hotel in Zagreb, Suzana said. We did look at other venues as well, but none impressed as much as The Esplanade’s interiors, especially the Emerald Hall. Suzana and Marko organised their wedding in just one month. We’re very happy to have organised everything so quickly. We wouldn’t have succeeded without the great support of the hotel staff, Dora Vukičević and Josip Friščić, who fulfilled all our expectations and who helped us enormously through the planning process with their advice, the couple stressed. And since our wedding was a three-day affair, I am probably the only bride who can say that she wore out her wedding dress, Suzana laughs.

Zanimljivo je da je njihova svadba trajala čak tri dana. Zbog situacije s koronavirusom i epidemioloških ograničenja u broju uzvanika na privatnim okupljanjima, ovaj par, kao i brojni drugi, nažalost nije mogao okupiti sve drage ljude u željenom broju, kako su planirali. Međutim, ni spomenuta ih situacija nije spriječila da neke od najvažnijih trenutaka u životu podijele s obitelji i prijateljima, pa su zato svoju svadbenu svečanost održali tijekom tri dana. Crkveno vjenčanje bilo je u Slavoniji, u prirodi na imanju pokraj Požege, gdje se okupio samo najuži obiteljski krug. Sljedeći vikend, 10. i 11. listopada, dva dana zaredom veselje je premješteno u hotel Esplanade. „Kad sam maštala o svojem vjenčanju, uvijek sam ga zamišljala u prekrasnom hotelu kakva je Esplanada.

A kad je došao trenutak da zaista moram odabrati lokaciju za svadbu, nisam se dvoumila. Esplanada je najljepši i najsvečaniji hotel u Zagrebu“, rekla je Suzana. Gledali su i druga mjesta, ali nijedno ih se nije toliko dojmilo kao Esplanadin interijer te posebice Smaragdna dvorana. Suzana i Marko svoje su vjenčanje isplanirali u samo mjesec dana. „Vrlo smo sretni što smo u tako kratkom roku sve organizirali. To ne bismo uspjeli bez velike podrške hotelskog osoblja, Dore Vukičević i Josipa Friščića, koji su ispunili sva naša očekivanja, ali nam i tijekom cijelog procesa planiranja uveliko pomogli svojim savjetima“, istaknuli su mladenci. „A budući da je naša svadba trajala tri dana, ja sam vjerojatno jedina mladenka koja može reći da je iznosila svoju vjenčanicu“, kroza smijeh kaže Suzana.

Marko and Suzana left the decorating in the hotel florist’s expert hands with a few personal preferences. Rose and white hues dominated the hall and – the couple described – lent a special touch to the stunning ambiance, which in combination with the overall décor and lighting appeared magical. Their guests were equally impressed by the décor and the opulent menu and sweets chosen by the couple. The menu featured the hotel’s renowned delicacies such as štrukli cheese pasta, risotto, poached filet of John Dory wrapped in Swiss chard, and a lovely wedding cake with several tiers of different flavours: fruit or chocolate. Even though the festivities at The Esplanade went on for two days, Marko and Suzana cannot decide on which day the atmosphere was better. COVID-19 brought with it some uncertainty, which is why we planned the wedding in only a month. In the end, everything worked out as planned, even though it was spread over two days. Both days the atmosphere at The Esplanade was happy and relaxed, and our guests had a great time and enjoyed the delicacies prepared by the hotel. Although they were the most excited before the church wedding, the anxiety dissolved by the next weekend so that the couple and their guests relaxed and basked in the moments of happiness. In addition to the good fun and the good food, Suzana and Marko will remember their wedding for their first dance, a moment for just the two of them, when the stunning Emerald Hall was filled with the tones of their favourite song: Etta James’s At Last.

Dekoraciju Smaragdne dvorane Marko i Suzana prepustili su vrsnim rukama hotelske cvjećarke, uz nekoliko vlastitih smjernica. Dvoranom su dominirali ružičasto-bijeli tonovi koji su, opisuju mladenci, dali još jedan poseban dodir prekrasnom ambijentu koji je u kombinaciji s cjelokupnom dekoracijom i rasvjetom izgledao čarobno. I njihovi gosti bili su očarani, ne samo izgledom interijera, već i bogatim jelovnikom i slasticama koje su mladenci odabrali. Na meniju su se našli poznati hotelski specijaliteti, poput štrukli, rižota i poširanog fileta kovača omotanog u blitvu te fina svadbena torta s nekoliko katova različitih okusa: voćnih ili čokoladnih. Iako je svadba u Esplanadi trajala dva dana, Marko i Suzana ne mogu odlučiti koji je dan bila bolja atmosfera. „Koronavirus nam je donio određenu neizvjesnost, pa smo zato i isplanirali svadbu u samo mjesec dana. Međutim, na kraju se sve posložilo onako kako je trebalo biti, makar i u dva dana. Oba dana atmosfera u Esplanadi bila je opuštena i vesela, a naši gosti odlično su se zabavili i guštali u hotelskim specijalitetima.“

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Iako su najviše bili uzbuđeni prije crkvenog vjenčanja, trema je do idućeg vikenda potpuno nestala, pa su se mladenci i njihovi gosti opustili i prepustili trenucima sreće. A osim po dobroj zabavi i dobroj hrani, Suzana i Marko pamtit će svoje vjenčanje i po prvome plesu, trenutku koji je bio samo njihov, dok je prekrasna Smaragdna dvorana bila okupana taktovima njima drage pjesme Ette James „At Last“.

Whenever I daydreamed of my wedding, I always imagined it in a beautiful hotel like The Esplanade so when the moment came to choose a wedding venue, I had no doubts; The Esplanade is the most beautiful and elegant hotel in Zagreb Kad sam maštala o svojem vjenčanju, uvijek sam ga zamišljala u prekrasnom hotelu kakva je Esplanada. A kad je došao trenutak da zaista moram odabrati lokaciju za svadbu, nisam se dvoumila.

Esplanada je najljepši i najsvečaniji hotel u Zagrebu

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FASHION EDITORIAL

HIPPY GARDEN

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Hippy Garden is the name of a brand, which has been dominating both the Croatian and regional fashion scene for 20 years. The brand is completely focused on celebrating life and spirit, and its garments exude simplicity and originality. As it name indicates, it is intended for all those who recognize top design, have a consistent style and an imaginative spirit. Hippy Garden, one of the most successful luxury fashion brands on the Croatian and regional market, integrates all lifestyle needs.

Thanks to the creativity and innovation of its head designer Đurđica Vorkapić, Hippy Garden offers diverse clothing collections, fashion accessories, footwear, premium natural cosmetics and distinctive designer interior design items.

Hippy Garden ime je brenda koji već punih 20 godina dominira hrvatskom, ali i regionalnom modnom scenom. Brend je potpuno usmjeren ka slavlju života i duha, a njegovi odjevni predmeti odišu jednostavnošću i originalnošću. Kako i ime upućuje, namijenjen je svima koji prepoznaju vrhunski dizajn, imaju dosljedan stil i maštovit duh. Hippy Garden, jedan od najuspješnijih luksuznih modnih brendova na hrvatskom i regionalnom tržištu, ujedinjuje sve potrebe lifestylea. Zahvaljujući kreativnosti i inovativnosti glavne dizajnerice Đurđice Vorkapić, Hippy Garden nudi raznolike odjevne kolekcije, modne dodatke, obuću, vrhunsku prirodnu kozmetiku te osebujne dizajnerske predmete za uređenje interijera.

The Hippy Garden brand started out with a line of clothing collections; today, it is deservedly considered a lifestyle brand spread across almost all segments of the creative sector, including ready-to-wear and couture collections, fashion accessories, different footwear and home design accessories, cosmetics, etc. Hippy Garden outdoes itself and maintains cult status with a new collection each year.

Brend Hippy Garden počeo je s linijom odjevnih kolekcija, a danas se zasluženo smatra lifestyle brendom koji je raširen u gotovo svim segmentima kreativnog sektora, uključujući ready-to-wear i couture kolekcije, modne dodatke, raznovrsnu obuću te dodatke za uređenje doma, kozmetiku i ostalo. Svake godine novom kolekcijom Hippy Garden uspijeva nadmašiti sebe i zadržati kultni status.

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Photographs | Fotografije: Šime Eškinja Make up | Šminka: Sanja Agić Models | Modeli: Fashion agency Relatum - Hana & Marija Creative leadership | Kreativno vodstvo: HIPPY GARDEN, Đurđica Vorkapić

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