Fri–Sun, 4–6/9/2026

True Stories, Great Novels

Cultural city walk
Guided exhibition tour
Limited capacity – sign up required

Stroll through the Museum while the Purgerica (a true old Zagreb lady), guide of the thematic tour True Stories, Great Novels, reveals to you true stories from Zagreb’s past that inspired famous literary hits such as Zagorka’s The Witch of Grič.
Our guided museum tour takes you through the city’s hidden corners and historical stories, where real events become intriguing plots, characters and secrets that keep you in suspense until the very last page. History has never been this exciting! For lovers of books, history and urban legends – this is a tour not to be missed. Book your place and step into the stories of our city!

Event time
  • 4/9/2026, Friday / 18:00–19:00
  • 5/9/2026, Saturday / 15:00–16:00
  • 5/9/2026, Saturday / 17:00–18:00
  • 6/9/2026, Sunday / 16:00–17:00
  • 6/9/2026, Sunday / 17:00–18:00
City area
Upper town
Programme holder
Zagreb City Museum
Location

Zagreb City Museum

Opatička ulica 20
Guide
Josipa Šikić
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