Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb

The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb is an opera house and theatre building in the Croatian capital with neoclassical architecture. The facade shows symmetrical proportions and rich ornamentation, while a prominent central dome crowns the roof.

The Viennese architects Fellner and Helmer constructed the building in the early 1890s and completed it in 1895. This construction marked the beginning of a new era for performing arts life in the city.

The building carries a name reflecting national identity and serves as the country's main venue for performing arts. Visitors today experience productions in the local language and watch resident companies share the stage with international guests.

The interior offers seating distributed across several levels and provides good views of the stage from all areas. Guided tours through the venue are available by arrangement and tickets for performances can be purchased in advance at the box office.

Stage machinery from the construction period of the theatre still functions today and operates alongside modern technical installations. This preservation of historical mechanics from the late 19th century is rare to find in theatre buildings of this size.

Location: Zagreb

Inception: 1895

Architects: Fellner & Helmer

Official opening: October 14, 1895

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Capacity: 715

Address: Trg Republike Hrvatske 15, 10000, Zagreb

Website: https://hnk.hr/hr

GPS coordinates: 45.80950,15.97000

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30