Mirogoj Cemetery, Zagreb, Croatia

The Mirogoj Cemetery is considered to be among the more noteworthy landmarks in Zagreb. The cemetery inters members of all religious groups: Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim, Jewish, Protestant, Latter Day Saints; irreligious graves can all be found. In the arcades are the last resting places of many famous Croatians.

The Mirogoj Cemetery was built on a plot of land owned by the linguist Ljudevit Gaj, purchased by the city in 1872, after his death. Architect Hermann Bollé designed the main building. The new cemetery was inaugurated on 6 November 1876.

The construction of the arcades, the cupolas, and the church in the entryway was begun in 1879. Due to lack of funding, work was finished only in 1929.

Unlike the older cemeteries, which were church-owned, Mirogoj was owned by the city, and accepted burials from all religious backgrounds.

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Cemeteries, mausoleums and burial places in Croatia

User Reviews

RozzeBud (9 months ago)
Probably the Largest and most beautiful cemetary I have ever seen and visited. Its a place you spend the whole day paying respects to all those lost in the war of 1991 Yugoslavia... Hills and Hills ..

Anna (11 months ago)
It is nice to visit however you cannot take great pictures for Instagram or something because it's under the construction... probably due to the earthquake in 2020. There are many fences surrounding the buildings which don't look good.

Aleksandr Yakunichev (12 months ago)
One of the most beautiful cemeteries ever seen.

Martina Topic (2 years ago)
Mirogoj is definitely one of must see places in Zagreb, whether you are a tourist or you live in Zagreb. Apart from being the eternal home of Croatian greats and citizens of Zagreb, it is not an average cemetery thanks to its architecture and wonderful arcades. Even thought arcades were damaged in 2020 earthquake, you can still see them from distance.

Carina Choulian (2 years ago)
Beautiful works of art. Quiet and inspiring.

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