The sprawling Zagreb Fair complex sits south of the Sava river in Novi (New) Zagreb. It was once the site of many world and trade fairs, where countries from all over the world (including both the USA and the USSR) showcased their exhibitions in its 40 pavilions. This architectural marvel is, today, underutilised and smaller, though its rich history and immense potential are worth attention and appreciation.
With this goal in mind, the Association for Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Research is organising a walking tour of the immense grounds this Saturday, October 28. Visitors will be offered an architectural, historical and cultural insight of the venue, its importance to the later construction of the unique and green New Zagreb extension of the Croatian capital, and will visit a series of pop-up exhibitions throughout. The tour will conclude at an exhibition dedicated to former mayor Većeslav Holjevac, to whom New Zagreb’s birth is largely credited.
The tour begins at the main southern entrance of the fair at 10am. In the event of bad weather, it will be held the following day (October 29) at the same time. The tour in English lasts for two hours and participation is free.
For more information, check the event’s page here.