Art Pavilion

Originally constructed for Croatia’s art offerings at Budapest’s Millennial Exhibition in 1896, the Art Pavilion, known as ‘Umjetnicki Paviljon’ in Croatian, was meticulously disassembled and transported to Zagreb. Rebuilt on the verdant ‘Green Horseshoe,’ a string of parks, squares, and monumental buildings designed by Milan Lenuci in the late 19th century, the pavilion overlooks the manicured formal gardens and fountains of King Tomislav Square. Its flamboyant Art Nouveau style, with a bright daffodil-yellow exterior adorned with stucco work and busts, mirrors the nearby Croatian National Theatre. The glass-topped dome, now a symbol of Croatian culture, crowns a stately interior renovated in 2010 with ornate gilding, marble walls, and stained glass. Today, the pavilion hosts a regular program of temporary art exhibitions, ranging from avant-garde Croatian video installations to large-scale international shows.