Photos of Ban Jelacic Square

The Governor's Square in Jelacic is the central square in Zagreb, with a statue of the first Croatian Governor, Jelacic. Most of the buildings around the square are from the 19th century and display a variety of architectural styles, from Biedermeier to Art Nouveau and Postmodernism. The square was first named Harmicha, which means taxation. By 1848, the square was officially named Jelacic. The square is now a place for citizens to hold activities and meet on dates, and it is very lively at night.