Mirogoj cemetery is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Europe. Not only is it a burial place but also a beautiful park and an open art gallery.

TIP: WALK THROUGH THE ARCADES AND SEE WHERE CROATIA’S NOBILITY, POLITICIANS, POETS AND ARTISTS WERE BURIED. THERE IS A FREE ELECTROMOBILITY SERVICE AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE WHO HAS TROUBLE WALKING.

Mirogoj cemetery with its majestic arcade topped by a string of cupolas looks like a fortress from the outside. In reality, it feels calm and graceful on the inside. One of the most attractive places in Zagreb!

Situated on the slopes of the Medvednica mountain it is intertwined with rich vegetation. Mirogoj is more than a cemetery. Its arcades, pavilions and tombs are monuments to architecture. Walk through the cemetery’s lanes and you will see a touch of many artists. For this reason, we say it is an open art gallery!

You can find sculptures by:

• Ivan Meštrović
• Antun Augustinčić
• Dušan Damonja,
• Edo Murtić and many others

Herman Bollé designed the cemetery and its 500 meters long line of neo-renaissance arcades with 20 domes. He also renovated the Zagreb Cathedral and Saint Mark’s Church.

All religions can be found here, Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim, Jewish, Protestant, Latter Day Saints and irreligious graves!

What can you see and do at the Mirogoj cemetery?

Enjoy a relaxing stroll as you can soundly hear birds chirrup and feel the gentle breeze. The Mirogoj Cemetery is crisscrossed by paths, sculptures and artfully designed tombs.

You will notice all religions are respected here and get a hint of Croatian history by finding:

• The Monument to Fallen Croatian Soldiers in World War One
• The Monument to the Yugoslav National Hero
• Memorial Cross to Croatian Home Guard Soldiers
• Monument to the Victims of Bleiburg and the Way of the Cross
• German military cemetery and
• Wall of Pain (monument to Croatian victims of the Croatian War of Independence).

We will be creating our Insiders guide to Mirogoj cemetery shortly… 🙂

When is the best time to visit the Mirogoj cemetery?

Any time of year is fine as the cemetery is well maintained. Spring is great as everything is in blossom. On the other hand, during autumn the cemetery is full of contrast.

If you wish to see Mirogoj in its full glory, visit around All Saints’ Day or Remembrance Day (1st November). The locals visit their family graves on that day, decorating them with flowers and candles.

How to get to Mirogoj cemetery?

Taxi or UBER is always an option.

• Eko Taxi, tel:+3851 1414 (charge 2,49 kn/call) or download app [Apple], [Google],
• Taxi Cammeo, tel:+3851 1212 (charge 2,50 kn/call) or download app [Apple], [Google],
• Radio Taxi, tel:+3851 1717 (charge 2,50 kn/call) or download app [Apple], [Google],
• UBER, Get UBER or download app [Apple], [Google], [Microsoft]

Public transportation

• Take the bus N°106 from the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Mirogoj cemetery (it takes approximately 15 minutes and costs 4 kn).
• You can also take tram N°14 from the main square heading to Mihaljevac and get out at the fourth stop (Gupčeva zvijezda) than you climb up Mirogojska street to Mirogoj (approximately 1 km).

For more history information go to [Wikipedia].