Description of the attraction
Maksimir Park is a picturesque green area within the city, its area is 18 hectares. This park is recognized as the largest city park, often referred to as the "Living Monument of Zagreb". In the park, you can see numerous flower beds, alleys, lakes and forest areas. The Zagreb Zoo is also located within the park.
The founder of Maksimir Park is Bishop Maximilian Vrhovac, the park got its name in his honor. The date of foundation of Maksimir Park is 1794. The park was designed by the English landscape designer Brown.
In the park there are many monuments and historical sites of Zagreb, built in various styles. Examples include the Echo and Bellevue pavilions built in 1843, the Belvedere, the doorman's hut and the Swiss House. You can also see many sculptures in the park.
The Zagreb Botanical Garden was born as a platform for botanical research at one of the faculties of the University of Zagreb. The garden was founded by a botanist named Heinz. The total area of the garden is approximately 50 thousand square meters. On the territory there are two ponds with many types of aquatic plants. In total, about 1000 different plant species from all over the world and numerous trees grow in the Botanical Garden. The architectural decoration of the Botanical Garden is a graceful bridge.
