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Meštrović and Tesla in Zagreb

Ivan Meštrović and Nikola Tesla, two world renowned minds, have many things in common throughout their impressive life stories.

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Both were born in Croatia, schooled in Austro-Hungary, both became American citizens. One became an academic in Vienna without any knowledge of the German language, without the necassary pre-education. The other was pronounced a genious without a formal academic title and scientific degree. So where did their lives interact? How did they become so influential that we still owe them so much? You can learn more on this light and educational walk through the lovely streets of Zagreb!

 

Date/day of departure: on Wednesdays

Time of departure: 5 pm

Point of departure: in front of the Croatian National Theatre

Language: Croatian/German

Duration of the tour: 2 h

Price of the tour: €10 per person/for groups and pensioners and children by agreement

Reservation/Check-in: Yes

Tours on request: Yes

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