Unique Things Around Zagreb

May 2016

Kamenita Vrata

Coming upon this spot is magical. It was built between 1242 and 166 although its present appearance dates from the 18th century. It serves as a shrine of Mother Mary, whose painting survived the Great Fire of Zagreb in 1731.

In 1242, Gradec was declared a free royal city by the Golden Bull. The Golden Bull stipulated that the city must be surrounded by walls and fortifications and that it could only be entered through the city gate.

Today, the only surviving old city gate is the Stone Gate, believed to have been built in 1266.

On May 31, 1991, Cardinal Franjo Kuharić proclaimed the Mother of God of the Stone Gate the patron saint of the city of Zagreb.

Zrinjevac Meteorological Column

In 1884, the physician and amateur meteorologist Adolf Holzer built this meteorological column outfitted with scientific instruments to record temperature, humidity, and air pressure over time.

Made of Istrian marble and designed by architect Hermann Bollé. The data collected were used in his studies, which were viewed as revolutionary at the time and focused on better understanding the impact of climate on human health.

Today, more than 130 years after its construction, these extremely accurate, German-made instruments are no longer used for official measurements, but people still stop by to check in on the local conditions.

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A Vineyard in Town

This hill contains about an acre of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines. The vineyard’s owner is Mr. Emin Teskeredžić, who planted it around 2012.

The Dolac market has been around for over 80 years and serves as Zagreb’s open-air farmers’ market. It is open every day.

The first electric tram track was opened in August 1910. In 1923, the trams all began being painted blue.

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