Convention Bureau
THE CAPITAL OF CROATIA
Hrvatski English Deutsch

Maksimir Park - Observation deck

+385 1 236 5612

It took a bit over 11,577 forint to construct the Belvedere.

The Belvedere is the central building in Maksimir Park, also known as the Kiosk. It was constructed in the period from 1841 to 1843, while Haulik was the Archbishop. Located on a hill at the end of the central path, it is the most notable building, the center where all other paths branch from. The park’s main parts are grouped around it. The Belvedere is 17 meters high, with a porch on the ground floor, a large terrace of the first floor and a smaller one on the third. On each level of the building there is a small room, and on the second floor there’s a room where Haulik spent his leisure time. Nowadays, there is a restaurant on the ground floor, and due to its particular position and purpose, it represents an ideal backdrop for the staging of scenes for the film industry. That’s why the cult classic Tko pjeva zlo ne misli (One Song a Day Takes Mischief Away) was filmed here in 1970, one of the most watched Croatian movies even today.

Photos: Archives of the Public Institution "Maksimir"

    • Celebrities about Zagreb

    David Byrne

    David Byrne

    If we leave out the hills in one part of the town, Zagreb is a perfect town for cycling. vid Byrne (Talking Heads) on releasing his book Cycling Diaries

    Source: www.mvinfo.hr

    The Fratellis (Jon)

    The Fratellis (Jon)

    Thanks to everybody who came to see us at the INmusic Festival! We're delighted by the city and hope to see you again.

    Source: INmusic festival

    Foals

    Foals

    We're excited about our first concert in Croatia and delighted that we had the opportunity to walk around the wonderful city of Zagreb.

    Source: INmusic festival

    Melanie Fiona

    Melanie Fiona

    I am sorry that I have not had the opportunity to stay longer and see a little more, but the Jarun Lake and clubs impressed me, has all the elements of good entertainment.

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    Juliette Gréco

    Juliette Gréco

    I remember Zagreb as a beautiful city, and the people I met were very nice and offered me a warm welcome. The audience was wonderful as well. Really, that concert has been like a lovely souvenir.

    Source: www.muzika.hr

    Alex Kapranos

    Alex Kapranos

    Alex Kapranos (Franz Ferdinand) wrote about Zagreb on his blog: http://bit.ly/nO3yin

    Source: www.guardian.co.uk

    50Cent

    50Cent

    I was very looking forward to coming to Zagreb, especially because my mother travelled with me. My people found out everything about it, so that we could see the main stuff in the city!

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    THE BLACK KEYS (Patrick)

    THE BLACK KEYS (Patrick)

    This is our first time in Zagreb. We're really having a great time. We won't be able to see the coast, but we'll get some rest and walk around the city...

    Source: INmusic festival

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg (actor) spent the autumn in Zagreb in 2007: Zagreb is an incredible town. I enjoyed sightseeing the old parts of the town, and at night I went to clubs. I was thrilled that it was near Austria and Italy, so I visited Venice, Milan, Ljubljana, Graz, Split... over the weekends.

    Source: www.vjesnik.com

    Tommy Emmanuel

    Tommy Emmanuel

    I like Lisinski very much. It was very intense to perform there, because people came, listened carefully and felt the music in their hearts. Lisinski is a beautiful concert hall, and I am very honored to be performing there. I have wonderful memories of my first performance in Lisinski.

    Source: www.muzika.hr