Jelačić Square in Zagreb
Jelačić Square in Zagreb, also known as Ban Jelačić Square, is the main city square. If you rent an apartment in Zagreb, you will find this spot in the heart of the city, between Upper and Lower Town. It is approximately 200 meters long and 100 meters wide. The square is named after Ban Josip Jelačić, one of the most significant Croatian politicians and military leaders. Born in 1801 in Petrovaradin, he passed away in 1859. He became Ban in 1848 and is remembered for his tireless fight for the preservation and widespread use of the Croatian language in the then-Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Jelačić Square in Zagreb is adorned with a statue of Ban Jelačić, created by sculptor Ivan Rendić, which was erected in 1866. Ban Jelačić Square is one of the most important traffic junctions in Zagreb and a popular gathering place for citizens. It is a symbol of the city of Zagreb and Croatian history. It was once known as "Harmica" because it served as a toll and customs collection point. Today, when someone suggests meeting under the clock, we know that the meeting place is Jelačić Square. Various events are often organized here, and young people gather at Manduševac, the fountain, and the spring within the square.
