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'''Ban Jelačić Square''' is the central square of the city of [[Zagreb]], named after [[ban (title)|ban]] [[Josip Jelačić]]. |
'''Ban Jelačić Square''' is the central square of the city of [[Zagreb]], named after [[ban (title)|ban]] [[Josip Jelačić]]. |
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It is located below Zagreb |
It is located below the Zagreb Upper Town and directly south of the old Dolac market, on the intersection of the Ilica street from the east, the [[Stjepan Radić]] street from the northwest, the [[Toma Bakač]] street from the northeast, the [[Nikola Jurišić]] street from the east, the [[Prague]] street from the southeast and the [[Ljudevit Gaj]] street from the southwest. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The square |
The square exists since the 17th century. It features buildings belonging to different styles ranging from [[classicism]], [[Vienna Secession|secession]] and [[modernism]]. The oldest standing building is situated at number 18 and was built in [[1827]]. |
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The square features a large statue of |
The square features a large statue of the baron Jelačić on a horse, created by Austrian sculptor [[Anton Dominik Fernkorn]]. The statue was originally installed on [[19 October]], [[1866]] by the Austrian authorities, despite protest from the Zagreb councilmen. It was oriented towards the north at the time. |
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The statue |
The statue became symbol of Croatias nationalism and chauvinism. Because of that in [[1947]] the new government of [[SFRY|Yugoslavia]] removed it, not to offend other nations that were victims of Ustasha genocide. As a powerful symbol of nationalism it was meant to be destroyed. However, Dr. Antun Bauer, the custodian of Gliptoteka gallery, kept it hidden in the cellar of his gallery for almost 50 years. After the Croatian secession the statue was again erected in [[1990]]. |
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In [[1990]], the statue was reinstated after Croatia regained independence and Jelačić's historic role was reevaluated. The reinstated statue faces south. |
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==Modern square== |
==Modern square== |
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Jelačić square is the most common meeting place for people in Zagreb. It is not particularly accessible by car, but it is the main hub for [[tram]]s and pedestrians. [[ZET]] tram lines 1, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 traverse it by day, and 31, 32 and 34 |
The Jelačić square is the most common meeting place for people in Zagreb. It is not particularly accessible by car, but it is the main hub for the [[tram]]s and pedestrians. The [[ZET]] tram lines 1, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 traverse it by day, and 31, 32 and 34 during the night. |
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Many of the buildings on the square have antique facades which require renovation. This makes them a common target for |
Many of the buildings on the square have antique facades which require renovation. This makes them a common target for advertizers, which cover the construction work with huge posters with advertisements. |
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[[Category:Town squares]] |
[[Category:Town squares]] |
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Revision as of 06:35, 16 May 2006
Ban Jelačić Square is the central square of the city of Zagreb, named after ban Josip Jelačić.
It is located below the Zagreb Upper Town and directly south of the old Dolac market, on the intersection of the Ilica street from the east, the Stjepan Radić street from the northwest, the Toma Bakač street from the northeast, the Nikola Jurišić street from the east, the Prague street from the southeast and the Ljudevit Gaj street from the southwest.
History
The square exists since the 17th century. It features buildings belonging to different styles ranging from classicism, secession and modernism. The oldest standing building is situated at number 18 and was built in 1827.
The square features a large statue of the baron Jelačić on a horse, created by Austrian sculptor Anton Dominik Fernkorn. The statue was originally installed on 19 October, 1866 by the Austrian authorities, despite protest from the Zagreb councilmen. It was oriented towards the north at the time.
The statue became symbol of Croatias nationalism and chauvinism. Because of that in 1947 the new government of Yugoslavia removed it, not to offend other nations that were victims of Ustasha genocide. As a powerful symbol of nationalism it was meant to be destroyed. However, Dr. Antun Bauer, the custodian of Gliptoteka gallery, kept it hidden in the cellar of his gallery for almost 50 years. After the Croatian secession the statue was again erected in 1990.
The legend says that the monument always faces the enemies of Croatia, with Ban's sword ready for action - Hungarians in the 19th Century, Serbs in the 20th century, Krajina Serbs, who were to be expelled, in the 90s.
Modern square
The Jelačić square is the most common meeting place for people in Zagreb. It is not particularly accessible by car, but it is the main hub for the trams and pedestrians. The ZET tram lines 1, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 traverse it by day, and 31, 32 and 34 during the night.
Many of the buildings on the square have antique facades which require renovation. This makes them a common target for advertizers, which cover the construction work with huge posters with advertisements.