Zagreb in History

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Zagreb Under the Surface – Explore the City Below the City

Lauren Simmonds

August the 11th, 2026 – Zagreb might not have a metro network, but there’s a world under those tram tracks. ...

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Architecture in Zagreb: A City Marked by Eras

Lauren Simmonds

July the 16th, 2026 – The architecture in Zagreb is fascinating, precisely because each building is a permanent signature from ...

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Lotrščak Tower – The Story Behind Zagreb’s Iconic Building

Lauren Simmonds

September the 25th, 2025 – Lotrščak Tower is a location that beckons tourists visiting Zagreb to come and enjoy the ...

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What Did Zagreb Look Like on 18th and 19th Century Maps?

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An unexpected view of the history of the area that has now become part of Zagreb

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A Tale of a Little Square in Zagreb Centre; or has Fuliranje Finally Found its Home

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When a person living in Zagreb tells you about the place called “Stross”, they can be thinking of two distinct ...

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Zagreb in History: 1880 Earthquake

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The biggest earthquake in Zagreb’s history took place on this day 137 years ago.

Zagreb in History: The Great Flood of 1964

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The biggest natural disaster in Zagreb took place 53 years ago.

Zagreb in History: Prljavo Kazalište Concert at Ban Jelačić Square, 1989

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The biggest concert at Zagreb’s Ban Jelačić Square took place on this day 28 years ago.

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Zagreb in History: Unlucky Tram 13

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Happy Friday the 13th!

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Zagreb in History: Zagreb Synagogue

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The Synagogue was demolished on October 10, 1941.

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