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Croatian State Archives, Zagreb

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  • June 15, 2017
    Located on the site of the University of Zagreb, this was once the student's library. The reading lamps in the smaller side rooms were designed specifically for the space by the architect and the stai...  more »
  • November 12, 2016
    Only by appointment and at certain times, but no small detail, you can book for Monday day when normally the 90% of the museums are closed. Situated between Tito and the Botanical Garden, the State archive in Zagreb is a secessionist architectural jewel, in the large square Marulić. Don't settle for leaving you scrutinize the stern look and inquiring of owls that decorate the roof you can visit especially the Interior and you will get a nice surprise. For a few Kuna, guided by highly trained young archivists who also speak English and sometimes Italian, you will discover the secrets of the archive built in record time in 1913, designed by architect Rudolf Lubynski, reinforced concrete and iron, all modern materials. The façade allegories of science and library science, study rooms and inside precious consultation with original lamps of the time, beautiful. Some paintings by great artists like Vlaho Bukovac, and in the great Hall a chandelier totally cinematic. Not surprisingly the store has been chosen as a set of several films, including the thriller "short night of glass dolls" by Aldo Lado. During the visit you can take photos! Needless to list all the wonderful details and extreme attention to every corner, check it out, it is worth it!
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  • October 10, 2016
    Is a large library is on the right road runs to the North of Zagreb's main station tram while further West. I'm also in large buildings. I did not open until 4 pm only had a spectacular building alone could not intervene during the past 17.
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  • May 27, 2017
    Beautiful building. It is Croatian National Archive and it used to be until the 1990s Croatian National Library. Great surroundings include a lot of great spots to take photos as well as a beautiful Botanical garden across the street to the South.
  • June 18, 2017
    It's more beautiful from the inside than from the outside
  • January 14, 2017
    Beautiful building. The jewel of architecture in Zagreb.
  • July 6, 2016
    nice
  • April 27, 2017
    The building of the former University Library decorated with 16 copper OWL on the roof (4 x 4 owls).
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