Day of the city of Zagreb

On this day, Zagreb remembers all those who built it in its long history, contributed to its beauty, kept its open spirit.

As in previous years, all traditional ceremonies will be held on the Day of the City of Zagreb, from the awarding of the "Zagreb Woman of the Year" to the evening when a solemn Eucharistic celebration will be held in front of the cathedral at 7 pm. and a procession with candles and the image of the Mother of God from the Stone Gate of the cathedral.

During the day, everyone interested has the opportunity to tour Zagreb with a free guide, Tesla Tour Croatia, walks with a purgerica, a tour of Vlaho Bukovac in Zagreb, a tour of Maksimir then and now, and the Zagreb ZET Orchestra prepares surprise performances in trams and at selected locations in the city. Along with Zagreb's birthday celebration, this year also marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the first Croatian professional journalist and one of the most widely read writers, Marija Jurić Zagorka.

On the central square there will be a special Changing of the Guard of the Honorary Company Kravat Regiment and popular characters from the past will walk through the city center.

Zagreb is a city open to everyone so go on a free sightseeing tour of the city, enjoy concerts, shows and surprise performances.