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History and Astronomy: Fun and Joy

A look into the night sky has always fascinated the rich imagination of our young ones, creating images of faraway planets, stars and all the secrets of the universe.

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Throughout the streets of Zagreb city centre there are locations that combine history and astronomy, presenting intriguing questions to curious minds: Where do the two wolves prey on horse Emir? Where does the god Mercury control trade? Which park holds the tales about kings and explorers of Earth’s centre? Who were Ferdo, Vid and Belko? Answers to these and many other questions will be given to you on this fun and merry walk through Zagreb’s historical centre which shows that legacy, history and astronomy are just so captivating!

 

Date/day of departure: 19.1., 25.1. 

Time of departure: 10:00 a.m.

Point of departure: Tourist information center, Ban Jelačić Square 11

Language: Croatian, English, German, French

Duration of the tour: 1:30 h

Price of the tour: €8.00 

Reservation/Check-in: Yes

Tours on request: Yes

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