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Antun Gustav Matoš

Ivan Kožarić, 1978., Strossmayer promenade.

Visitors can soak in the view of central Zagreb in the company of poet Antun Gustav Matoš (1873-1914), whose statue sits on a bench beside Strossmayer Promenade.

Although not born in Zagreb, Matoš grew to become one of the city’s greatest enthusiasts, writing frank and outspoken newspaper columns that extolled the bohemian life of the city. He also wrote some of the best-loved poems in the Croatian language.

Matoš packed a lot into his relatively short life, and is remembered as something of an archetypal rebel and dreamer.

Ivan Kožarić’s sculpture of Matoš was placed on the promenade in 1978.

    • Celebrities about Zagreb

    Courtney Thorne Smith

    Courtney Thorne Smith

    Thank you for one of the best hotel experience ever. The rooms were extraordinary, the staff was great, and every moment was beautiful. And Zagreb... magical! All the best!

    Source: Esplanade Zagreb Hotel

    Alex Kapranos

    Alex Kapranos

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

    Source: www.guardian.co.uk

    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

    Snoop Dog

    Snoop Dog

    Everything is great here, the girls are beautifull, the service is exceptional. What more can I ask from the town?

    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

    Wolfmother

    Wolfmother

    The location of the festival and Zagreb, where we spent a pleasant morning, are wonderful.

    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

    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

    Baka DJ, Ruth Flowers

    Baka DJ, Ruth Flowers

    Zagreb is beautiful, but the people thrilled me the most. Everybody is so kind and outgoing. I could not wish for better hosts.

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    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