Republic of Croatia Square (Croatian: Trg Republike Hrvatske) is one of the biggest squares in Zagreb, Croatia. The square is located in Lower Town, with the Croatian National Theatre building at its centre. It is sometimes billed as the "most beautiful square in Zagreb".[1]
The present-day square was formed in the period between 1856 (when the former hospital was built on its northern side) and 1964 (when the Ferimport building was erected on the western side). However, the majority of buildings overlooking the square were built in the late 19th century in the historicist style of architecture.
Republic of Croatia Square was the first in line of three squares which form the west wing of the so-called Lenuci's horseshoe (Croatian: Lenucijeva potkova), a U-shaped belt of squares and parks designed by engineer Milan Lenuci in the late 19th century which frames the core part of Zagreb's city centre. The east wing of the belt is formed by the King Tomislav, Strossmayer and Zrinski squares, and the west wing by the Marulić, Mažuranić and Republic of Croatia squares, with the Botanical Garden connecting the two. The square is home to several cultural and educational institutions and several landmark sculptures.
1855–1856 - The square begins to take shape with the first building constructed on its northern side, a hospital ran by Daughters of Charity. From 1868 to 1882 the building housed a tobacco factory, and when the factory was moved out in 1882 it was taken over by the University of Zagreb. Today it houses the Zagreb Faculty of Law and the university rectorate. It was designed by architect Ludwig von Zettl.
1864 - The area of the present-day square is used as a fair ground for the first trade fair held in Croatia, the First Dalmatian-Croatian-Slavonian Trade Exhibition (Croatian: Prva dalmatinsko-hrvatska-slavonska gospodarska izložba), which was opened by banJosip Šokčević and attended by more than 3,000 companies from throughout Croatia and the Austrian Empire.
1874 - The building which today houses the Školska knjiga publishing company is built on the eastern side. Designed by Janko Jambrišak, it went through several renovations and modifications since then.
1876–1878 - A two-story house designed by Franjo Klein is built on the eastern side, originally as the headquarters of the Croatian chamber of commerce (Hrvatsko gospodarsko društvo). In 1922 a third floor was added; today it is part of the Faculty of Law.
1884 - The southern side of the square is closed, through the construction of the building which housed the Sokolgymnastics society and the Kolo folklore group. A revised design by architect Matija Antolec was used for the building. The west wing was added during the construction of the Croatian National Theatre 11 years later, which was originally used for storing theatre props (today it houses a spare ballet hall, art workshops and heating systems for the theatre building). In 1969 the west wing was connected to the theatre via a tunnel. The rest of the building today houses the Academy of Dramatic Art.
1888 - The building housing the School of Crafts (Obrtna škola, today the School of Applied Arts and Design) and the Museum of Arts and Crafts is built on the western side, designed by architect Hermann Bollé.
1889 - Eastern side takes its final form with the building of the Teacher's Association (Učiteljski dom, today the Croatian School Museum), designed by Leo Hönigsberg of the Hönigsberg & Deutsch architecture studio.
1899 - A two-story house built on the eastern side, designed by Martin Pilar. In 1922 the building was reconstructed and a third floor and a mansard roof were added, based on the designs by Oton Goldscheider. Today it houses the Kazališna kavana (English: Theatre Cafe).
1903 - Secessionist-style building erected on the southwest corner, designed by Vjekoslav Bastl for Hönigsberg & Deutsch
1911–1912 - The northern part of the square undergoes redecoration, designed by Ignjat Fischer. Obelisk-shaped candelabra which were built in front of the National Theatre moved to the Mirogoj cemetery and Ivan Meštrović's sculpture Well of Life was installed in its place.
1913 - East of the Kolo building, Frank House was erected, designed by Viktor Kovačić in the Renaissance Revival style
1964 - The Željpoh building (later known as Ferimport building) built on the western side of the square, designed by Stanko Fabris.
2014 - Željpoh building demolished in 2009, the new building of the Zagreb Academy of Music was built on its location, and opened in September 2014.
St. George Killing the Dragon by Anton Dominik Fernkorn[2] located in the southwest corner; made in 1853 in Vienna, the sculpture was bought and brought to Zagreb by Juraj Haulik in 1867, when it was placed at the entrance of Maksimir Park. In 1884 it was handed over to the City of Zagreb and then moved first to Strossmayer square before being moved again and installed at its current location in 1907.
Well of Life, designed by sculptor Ivan Meštrović in front of the Croatian National Theatre building; created in 1905 and installed in 1912.
History of Croats by Ivan Meštrović, in front of the Faculty of Law; created in 1932.
Monument to Đuro Deželić (1838-1907), writer and politician and founder of firefighting in Croatia, on the west side of the square, in front of the Ferimport building; designed by sculptor Frane Cota and commissioned by the Croatian Firefighting Association, the monument was erected in 1937.[3]
Former namesedit
Being one of the most prominent squares in Zagreb its name was often changed in accordance to political circumstances of the time. The last change happened in 2017, as citizens' groups were lobbying for another name change on the grounds that Josip Broz Tito is a negative historical personality, due to his involvement in the many deaths during the rule of his communist regime.[4] The following is a complete list of names the square carried throughout its history.[5]
2017–present Trg Republike Hrvatske (Republic of Croatia Square)
Name change controversyedit
In February 2008 about 2000 protesters, dressed in red aprons, gathered at the Marshal Tito Square, as it was known at the time, demanding the square to be renamed Theatre Square. Some 200 supporters of Marshal Tito also assembled at the opposite end of the square. The police prevented the two groups from coming in contact with each other. Zagreb's Mayor Milan Bandić said that there is no historic reason to change the name of the square.[6][7] However, in June, 2017, the same mayor stated that he would suggest the square to be renamed and that the new name would be the Republic of Croatia Square. [8][9][10] The Square was officially renamed by the City of Zagreb Assembly, and adopted its new name on 1 September 2017.[11]
Referencesedit
^Tresmontant, Emmanuel (6 October 2008). "Zagreb, the beautiful Croatian city". ViaMichelin.co.uk. ViaMichelin. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
^ (in Croatian). Croatian Radiotelevision. Archived from the original on 29 December 2007. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
^"Vatrogastvo na tlu Hrvatske" (in Croatian). DVD Garčin. 1 June 2009. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
^"Inicijativa Krug za trg na Trgu maršala Tita: "Ni jedno mjesto se ne smije zvati njegovim imenom"" (in Croatian). Index.hr. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 6 March 2010.
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Republic of Croatia Square Croatian Trg Republike Hrvatske is one of the biggest squares in Zagreb Croatia The square is located in Lower Town with the Croatian National Theatre building at its centre It is sometimes billed as the most beautiful square in Zagreb 1 Aerial view of Republic of Croatia SquareRepublic of Croatia SquareCoordinates45 48 34 N 15 58 12 E 45 80944 N 15 97000 E 45 80944 15 97000University of Zagreb Faculty of Law 1856 Museum of Arts and Crafts 1880 Croatian School Museum 1889 Miroslav Krleza Lexicographical Institute 1891 Croatian National Theatre 1895 Academy of Dramatic ArtZagreb Academy of MusicThe present day square was formed in the period between 1856 when the former hospital was built on its northern side and 1964 when the Ferimport building was erected on the western side However the majority of buildings overlooking the square were built in the late 19th century in the historicist style of architecture Republic of Croatia Square was the first in line of three squares which form the west wing of the so called Lenuci s horseshoe Croatian Lenucijeva potkova a U shaped belt of squares and parks designed by engineer Milan Lenuci in the late 19th century which frames the core part of Zagreb s city centre The east wing of the belt is formed by the King Tomislav Strossmayer and Zrinski squares and the west wing by the Marulic Mazuranic and Republic of Croatia squares with the Botanical Garden connecting the two The square is home to several cultural and educational institutions and several landmark sculptures Contents 1 Timeline 2 Sculptures 3 Former names 3 1 Name change controversy 4 References 5 External linksTimeline editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Republic of Croatia Square news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message 1855 1856 The square begins to take shape with the first building constructed on its northern side a hospital ran by Daughters of Charity From 1868 to 1882 the building housed a tobacco factory and when the factory was moved out in 1882 it was taken over by the University of Zagreb Today it houses the Zagreb Faculty of Law and the university rectorate It was designed by architect Ludwig von Zettl 1864 The area of the present day square is used as a fair ground for the first trade fair held in Croatia the First Dalmatian Croatian Slavonian Trade Exhibition Croatian Prva dalmatinsko hrvatska slavonska gospodarska izlozba which was opened by ban Josip Sokcevic and attended by more than 3 000 companies from throughout Croatia and the Austrian Empire 1874 The building which today houses the Skolska knjiga publishing company is built on the eastern side Designed by Janko Jambrisak it went through several renovations and modifications since then 1876 1878 A two story house designed by Franjo Klein is built on the eastern side originally as the headquarters of the Croatian chamber of commerce Hrvatsko gospodarsko drustvo In 1922 a third floor was added today it is part of the Faculty of Law 1884 The southern side of the square is closed through the construction of the building which housed the Sokol gymnastics society and the Kolo folklore group A revised design by architect Matija Antolec was used for the building The west wing was added during the construction of the Croatian National Theatre 11 years later which was originally used for storing theatre props today it houses a spare ballet hall art workshops and heating systems for the theatre building In 1969 the west wing was connected to the theatre via a tunnel The rest of the building today houses the Academy of Dramatic Art 1888 The building housing the School of Crafts Obrtna skola today the School of Applied Arts and Design and the Museum of Arts and Crafts is built on the western side designed by architect Hermann Bolle 1889 Eastern side takes its final form with the building of the Teacher s Association Uciteljski dom today the Croatian School Museum designed by Leo Honigsberg of the Honigsberg amp Deutsch architecture studio 1891 A two story building built on the northwest corner designed by Kuno Waidmann today home of the Miroslav Krleza Lexicographical Institute 1895 The new building of the Croatian National Theatre designed by Fellner amp Helmer opens the theatre moves here from its old location in the Old City Hall in Gradec The inauguration is attended by Emperor Franz Joseph and marked by a student protest who burned the Hungarian flag at Ban Jelacic Square as the theatre was built during the reign of ban Karoly Khuen Hedervary and the project was seen as part of his Magyarization policies 1899 A two story house built on the eastern side designed by Martin Pilar In 1922 the building was reconstructed and a third floor and a mansard roof were added based on the designs by Oton Goldscheider Today it houses the Kazalisna kavana English Theatre Cafe 1903 Secessionist style building erected on the southwest corner designed by Vjekoslav Bastl for Honigsberg amp Deutsch 1911 1912 The northern part of the square undergoes redecoration designed by Ignjat Fischer Obelisk shaped candelabra which were built in front of the National Theatre moved to the Mirogoj cemetery and Ivan Mestrovic s sculpture Well of Life was installed in its place 1913 East of the Kolo building Frank House was erected designed by Viktor Kovacic in the Renaissance Revival style 1964 The Zeljpoh building later known as Ferimport building built on the western side of the square designed by Stanko Fabris 2014 Zeljpoh building demolished in 2009 the new building of the Zagreb Academy of Music was built on its location and opened in September 2014 Sculptures edit nbsp St George Killing the Dragon by Anton Dominik FernkornSt George Killing the Dragon by Anton Dominik Fernkorn 2 located in the southwest corner made in 1853 in Vienna the sculpture was bought and brought to Zagreb by Juraj Haulik in 1867 when it was placed at the entrance of Maksimir Park In 1884 it was handed over to the City of Zagreb and then moved first to Strossmayer square before being moved again and installed at its current location in 1907 nbsp Well of Life by sculptor Ivan MestrovicWell of Life designed by sculptor Ivan Mestrovic in front of the Croatian National Theatre building created in 1905 and installed in 1912 History of Croats by Ivan Mestrovic in front of the Faculty of Law created in 1932 Monument to Đuro Dezelic 1838 1907 writer and politician and founder of firefighting in Croatia on the west side of the square in front of the Ferimport building designed by sculptor Frane Cota and commissioned by the Croatian Firefighting Association the monument was erected in 1937 3 Former names editBeing one of the most prominent squares in Zagreb its name was often changed in accordance to political circumstances of the time The last change happened in 2017 as citizens groups were lobbying for another name change on the grounds that Josip Broz Tito is a negative historical personality due to his involvement in the many deaths during the rule of his communist regime 4 The following is a complete list of names the square carried throughout its history 5 1878 1888 Sajmisni trg Fairground Square 1888 1919 Sveucilisni trg University Square 1919 1927 Wilsonov trg Woodrow Wilson Square 1927 1941 Trg kralja Aleksandra I King Alexander I Square 1941 1945 Trg I Square No 1 1945 1946 Kazalisni trg Theatre Square 1946 2017 Trg marsala Tita Marshal Tito Square 2017 present Trg Republike Hrvatske Republic of Croatia Square Name change controversy edit In February 2008 about 2000 protesters dressed in red aprons gathered at the Marshal Tito Square as it was known at the time demanding the square to be renamed Theatre Square Some 200 supporters of Marshal Tito also assembled at the opposite end of the square The police prevented the two groups from coming in contact with each other Zagreb s Mayor Milan Bandic said that there is no historic reason to change the name of the square 6 7 However in June 2017 the same mayor stated that he would suggest the square to be renamed and that the new name would be the Republic of Croatia Square 8 9 10 The Square was officially renamed by the City of Zagreb Assembly and adopted its new name on 1 September 2017 11 References edit Tresmontant Emmanuel 6 October 2008 Zagreb the beautiful Croatian city ViaMichelin co uk ViaMichelin Retrieved 6 March 2010 Na danasnji dan Anton Dominik Fernkorn in Croatian Croatian Radiotelevision Archived from the original on 29 December 2007 Retrieved 6 March 2010 Vatrogastvo na tlu Hrvatske in Croatian DVD Garcin 1 June 2009 Retrieved 6 March 2010 Inicijativa Krug za trg na Trgu marsala Tita Ni jedno mjesto se ne smije zvati njegovim imenom in Croatian Index hr 6 June 2009 Retrieved 6 March 2010 Knezevic Snjeska 1996 Zagrebacka zelena potkova in Croatian Zagreb Skolska knjiga ISBN 953 0 60524 2 New Europe Brussels team Marshal Tito Square brings Controversy neurope Retrieved 28 June 2015 AFP Thousands of Croatians rally against Tito Square b92 Retrieved 28 June 2015 Bandic predlaze da se TRG marsala Tita preimenuje u TRG Republike Hrvatske Bandic Predlazem da TRG marsala Tita postane TRG Republike Hrvatske Vijesti najnovije vijesti iz Hrvatske i svijeta Odluceno je Trg se vise ne zove po marsalu TituExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Republic of Croatia Square Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Republic of Croatia Square amp oldid 1163397934, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
