Zagreb Time Machine
From late April to late October, Zagreb Time Machine brings the history and customs of the city to life.
Upper Town
May 31 - September 27 2024
5pm - 8pm
*Ban (“Governor”) and Manda 10am - 1pm Lower Town
May 31 - Zagreb City Day - season opening
June: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd. 29th, 30th
July: 6th, 7th, 10th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th
August: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th
September: 1st, 8th, 15th
September 27 - World Tourism Day - end of the season
Do you feel like you have travelled in a time machine to the past? You are mistaken! Here, in the streets of the Upper Town, right beside you, the main characters from stories written long time ago are still passing by: characters from legends, but also real people. All those ordinary and great men and women who have marked Zagreb’s history.
Zagreb and its surrounding area are known for numerous folklore societies, some of which were founded more than a century ago. Dressed in their beautiful and unique folk costumes, the members of the societies will bring their folk customs, songs, and dances to the streets of Zagreb.
May 31 - September 27 2024
10am – noon
May 31st - Zagreb City Day 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
June: 8th, 15th, 29th
July: 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th
August: 3rd, 10th, 11th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st
September: 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 21st, 27th
27th Seprember - World Tourism Day - end of season 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
Upper Town: Jelačić Palace, St Mark's Square, Lotrščak Tower, Catherine’s Square, Strossmayer Promenade
From one street to another, from one doorway to another... Centuries and decades ago, the streets of the Upper Town used to echo with ballads and love songs played by street musicians. The wonderful custom has been preserved until today.
April 1 - October 18 2024
11:30am - 1:10pm
April: 1st, 20th
May: 30th, 31st
June: 8th, 22nd
July: 20th, 27th
August: 5th, 15th
September: 7th, 27th
October: 18th
In the 17th century, during the Thirty Years’ War, the Croatian light cavalry, renowned for its exceptional heroism, joined the ranks of the French Army. Military skills and the original appearance of the Croatian soldiers were affirmed in 1664 with the founding of the Croatian regiment “the Royal Cravates” within the French Army. A special feature of their uniforms was a red scarf – a tie that girls used to tie around young men’s necks before going to war.
Tie, the essential fashion accessory of every man originates from those brave Croatian soldiers. The reinstated ceremony of the Changing of the Guard, based on the historical evidence, can be seen in predetermined attractive tourist locations. The program is done by 13 to 20 infantrymen and 4 to 21 cavalrymen.
ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM
NOTE: The program is subject to change if any unforeseen circumstances emerge on the route or on guard positions.
CHANGING OF THE GUARD PROGRAM
11:30 Infantry passing in front of the Ethnographic Museum
11:40-11:45 Merging of the cavalry and infantry, handing of the flag (intersection of Ilica and Mesnička ulica)
11:45-11:55 Cravat Regiment passing through Ilica all the way to Ban Jelačić Square
11:55-12:00 Arrival at Ban Jelačić Square, salute to the flag, realignment, inspection of weapons and machinery ceremony
12:00-12:05 Alignment of the guards next to Ban Jelačić monument
12:05-12:10 Movement of the line up towards the plateau in front of the Cathedral
12:10-12:15 Alignment of the guards on front of the statue of Mary on the Cathedral Square (if allowed due to construction works)
12:20 SEPARATION OF THE REGIMENT / HANDING OF THE FLAG
The infantry moves towards Tkalčićeva ulica through Kaptol – Dolac – Opatovina – Steps of the Bishop of the Holy Spirit – Tkalčićeva
The cavalry moves through Kaptol – Mikloušićeva – Tkalčićeva, all the way to the Steps of the Bishop of the Holy Spirit
12:30 MERGE OF THE REGIMENT / HANDING OF THE FLAG
12:35-12:40 Moving towards Ban Jelačić Square
12:40-12:45 Handing of the guards next to Ban Jelačić monument
12:45-12:50 Moving towards the Cathedral Square through Bakačeva ulica
12:50-12:55 Handing of the guards next to Mary’s statue
12:55-13:00 Rearrangement and prayer
13:00-13:05 Moving through Bakačeva ulica all the way to Ban Jelačić Square
13:10 Rearrangement, handing of the flag, separation
CHANGING OF THE GUARD – FINISH
The infantry heads towards the Ethnographic Museum / changing clothes, arranging the equipment and area
The cavalry heads towards Dubravkin put / unloading the horses, changing clothes, preparing for transportation, transporting the horses to the barn
NOTE: In case of poor weather, the programs will be canceled.