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Maksimir (pronounced [mǎksimiːr]) is one of the districts of Zagreb, Croatia, population 48,902 (2011 census). Maksimir stadium and Maksimir Park are located in it. It was named for Bishop Maksimilijan Vrhovac.
- Zoo Zagreb
- Maksimir Lakes and Springs
- Animals Are Everywhere
- Sports and Recreation
- Maksimir’S Sights
- Caffe Bars
ZOO Zagreb is one of three zoos in Croatia and is located within Maksimir Park. This zoo is home to 370 animal species and 8.800 animals. The most interesting animals living in the zoo are the snow leopard, okapi, red panda, common chimpanzee, wisent, Bactrian camel, scimitar oryx, Diana monkey, pygmy hippopotamus, and a variety of snake species. M...
The park includes 5 lovely lakes, where you can fish or relax lakeside surrounded by the rich scents of the forest. The lakes are un-creatively named as follows: 1. Prvo jezero (The first lake) 2. Drugo jezero (The second lake) 3. Treće jezero (The third lake) 4. Četvrto jezero (The fourth lake) 5. Peto jezero (The fifth lake) Despite their run-of-...
Park Maksimir is a protected habitat for many animal species, most commonly vjeverice (squirrels), puhovi (dormice), and šišmiši (bats), as well as kune (martens) and lisice (foxes). The park is also rich with birds and is home to 104 bird species. The largest population of forest birds in the park are djetlić (woodpecker), žuna (flicker), brgljez ...
Maksimir is an oasis for numerous residents of Zagreb. The park is ideal for long walks, working out, practicing yoga, riding a bike, meditation, and many other recreation activities. If you have kids, there are two modern playgrounds your kids will surely enjoy. Sports Clubs Many organizations offer different sports programs in the park. Here is t...
Peppered throughout the park are many significant buildings and structures: 1. Novi ljetnikovac 2. Vrtlareva kućica 3. Paviljon Jeka 4. Vidikovac 5. Švicarska kuća 6. Sokolska Mogila 7. Obelisk 8. Kapelica Sv. Jurja 9. Ljetnikovac biskupa Haulika 10. Svilana 11. Pčelinjak Each of these impressive buildings and monuments has its own story. Some were...
This list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning cafe bars, which strongly represent a Croatian’s reason for living. At a cafe bar, you can chat with friends, enjoy a coffee, sip a beer, watch people, and soak up the sun. They are at the center of life in Croatia, so of course, Park Maksimir offers a few of them. Here are the best cafe bars in Mak...
Maksimir Park is the first public park in southeast Europe and one of the first in the world. For the same reason, it is the oldest public park in Zagreb. Besides its dens hundred-year-old oak forests, the park consists of meadows, lakes and streams.
- Maksimirski perivoj, Zagreb, 10000
Maksimir Park is the oldest public park in Zagreb, Croatia. It forms part of the city's cultural heritage and is a habitat for many different plant and animal species.
- 316 hectares (780 acres) 3.15 km²
- City of Zagreb
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Maksimilijan Vrhovac
Elected as one of the most beautiful urban parks in Europe, the Maksimir park of Zagreb is a what thy call in French « un poumon vert » where Croatian families gather for nice walks or rides.
Maksimir is the biggest and most beautiful park in Zagreb. It holds a special significance for the citizens of Zagreb. In the past, they strolled around in crinolines, sporting the mandatory parasol. Today, they come in tracksuits and trainers.
Apr 20, 2023 · The oldest public park in South-Eastern Europe, Park Maksimir is only a short tram ride away from the centre and represents a perfect destination for every leisure activity you can think of: a walk around the lake, going for a run, having coffee with friends, visiting the Zagreb zoo… It’s no wonder that visiting Maksimir is one of the ...
