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Zrinjevac Park and the Green Horseshoe

  • CategoryPark
  • Duration30-45 minutes
  • AdmissionAdult Free · Child Free
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • PriceFree
  • TransportWalk 5 minutes east from Ban Jelačić Square along Praška

Zrinjevac was laid out in 1873 and is the first of the seven parks forming the Green Horseshoe. Its music pavilion hosts summer concerts, and a meteorological column stands at the centre. Plane trees shade benches, and the Archaeological Museum sits on its east side.

A 19th-century park at the start of the 'Green Horseshoe' of Lower Town parks, with a bandstand and Art Nouveau pavilion.

Zrinjevac was laid out in 1873 and is the first of the seven parks forming the Green Horseshoe. Its music pavilion hosts summer concerts, and a meteorological column stands at the centre. Plane trees shade benches, and the Archaeological Museum sits on its east side.

Practical information for Zrinjevac Park and the Green Horseshoe · Last updated September 2026
Admission Free
Hours Open 24 hours
Typical visit 30-45 minutes
Best time Spring
Getting there Walk 5 minutes east from Ban Jelačić Square along Praška
Address Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

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Location

Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

45.8117, 15.9804 View on map

Highlights

  • Music pavilion (bandstand)
  • Historic plane trees
  • Green Horseshoe walk

Tips for visiting

  • Concerts take place on summer weekends
  • Start the Green Horseshoe walk here
  • Cafes around the park

When to visit

Spring and summer evenings.

Accessibility

Level, paved paths.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Green Horseshoe?

A U-shaped chain of parks around the Lower Town.

Is it free?

Yes.