Grič Tunnel, Pedestrian tunnel in central Zagreb, Croatia.
Grič Tunnel is an underground pedestrian passage running beneath the Grič neighborhood that connects two main streets through several exits. The passage spans roughly 350 meters and contains multiple chambers that are used for different purposes today.
Construction began in 1943 as a wartime defense project to shelter residents during World War II. It later served a similar protective purpose during the conflict in the 1990s.
Local residents treat this passage as a practical shortcut through the city, especially during heavy rain or snow. The decorated walls feature artworks that tell stories about the neighborhood and its people.
Access is straightforward through multiple entrances scattered at different points. Wearing sturdy shoes is helpful, as some sections have uneven ground and lighting varies throughout the passage.
The passage played an unexpected role in Zagreb's music history when it hosted one of the country's first major rave events in 1993. Thousands of music fans gathered in the underground chambers for that event, making it a milestone moment for electronic music culture locally.
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