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.

Zagreb City Day, a date that is associated in the city calendar with the feast of Our Lady of the Stone Gate, the patron saint of the capital. According to the official explanation of the City of Zagreb, this date has been celebrated as City Day since 2000, following a decision by the City Assembly on 14 December 1999. Until then, City Day was celebrated on 16 November, in memory of the Golden Bull of Bela IV, by which Gradec gained the status of a free royal city in 1242.

The Zagreb City Day is celebrated in memory of a special event and the legend linked to it. On 31 May 1731, the painting of the city’s divine patron Our Lady of the Stone Gate miraculously survived a large fire. In memory of this event, every year there is a candlelit procession carrying the painting of Our Lady of the Stone Gate starting from the Cathedral, moving across Ban Josip Jelačić Square, via Radićeva Street, whose final stop is at the Stone Gate and the votive chapel.

May 31st is also marked this year with numerous programs organized by the City of Zagreb, city institutions and companies. A rich program was prepared by cultural centers in different Zagreb neighborhoods.

The Tourist Board of the City of Zagreb announced a series of activities for May 31. From the changing of the guard of the Kravat Regiment, through the Zagreb Time Machine, performances by folklore ensembles, and all the way to children's shows and occasional tours of the city.

The Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a concert "This is my Zagreb" at the Lisinski Concert Hall - a true musical homage to Zagreb. It is a city that has inspired many artists throughout history, and has enriched numerous travelers and guests of the city with its charm and cultural wealth.

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

 Zagreb City Tourist Board