Tunel Gric
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- ksufan88Wichita, Kansas7,012 contributionsAs we were headed to the upper town, we came across one of the entrances to this tunnel. It is free to enter and there isn’t any signage about the history, but I did read later about it being used as a bomb shelter. It runs completely underneath the upper town as we emerged on the opposite end as where we entered.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 3, 2024
- Louise MCastle Rock, Colorado3,990 contributionsReally interesting historically. We only walked through a short section of it, but plan on exploring it a little more another day. Of the part we saw I noticed that it smelled a bit like a wine cellar, so was wondering if it may have been used as such at one time. Someone was singing somewhere inside the tunnel when we were there, and it was hauntingly beautiful with amazing acoustics.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 3, 2024
- claricuchiBuenos Aires, Argentina1,157 contributionsAlthough the history of this tunnel is sad (it was a refuge for bombing) it is an interesting walk. to have dimension of the ways in which the populations have to survive the wars, it is very well preserved and used for art shows. it is worth crossing and becoming aware.Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten August 28, 2024
- Daniele MProvince of Bologna, Italy21 contributionsZagreb is a city that may seem typical of northern Europe: cleanliness, organization and many foreigners. Beautiful old part, behind the main square. An exciting surprise the TUNNEL that gave relief to the summer temperatures and made us discover a completely different and very interesting part of the city. The churches and historic buildings are really beautiful, and it is all very well maintained and cared for. The food is very good, especially in places "AWAY" from the typical places of vacationers. Recommendation: go into any oven, you will like everything.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 27, 2024
- HighcoasterOrnskoldsvik, Sweden6,379 contributionsThis simple tunnel runs under the central parts of Zagreb. Built for protective purposes during the Second World War and also used during the war in Yugoslavia. Good acoustics. Free entranceVisited March 2024Traveled with friendsWritten March 30, 2024
- em eKrakow, Poland41 contributionsA must see place when visiting Zagreb. The entrance is free. A bit scary on the first few meters, can be easily get used to it. On hot days guarantees coolness and shortens the way to the city center.Visited September 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 13, 2024
- fabito2015Brasilia, DF672 contributionsThe Grič Tunnel is part of the mysterious tunnel network of Zagreb. It was built in 1943, during World War II. Its main objective was to shelter civilians from frequent bombings, not only during World War II, but also during the Croatian War of Independence.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 22, 2024
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grofdalmatinski
Rijeka, Croatia1,390 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
It was built in the 40s of the last century in order to shelter civilians from frequent bombings during World War II and the Homeland War. It is part of a branched network of underground tunnels, but only the Grič tunnel was opened to the public in 2016.
The Grič tunnel is 350 meters long and connects two main streets, Mesnička and Radićeva, and is parallel to Ilica, which has four exits.
You should definitely visit it during Advent or when there is a fashion show or festival of lights.
Entrance is free.
The Grič tunnel is 350 meters long and connects two main streets, Mesnička and Radićeva, and is parallel to Ilica, which has four exits.
You should definitely visit it during Advent or when there is a fashion show or festival of lights.
Entrance is free.
Written November 19, 2023
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Scott B
264 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
This is literally just a very long blank, concrete tunnel. No signage, no art, no cool lighting, no information, nothing to see. I’m stupefied.
I understand there is some historical importance as it served as a bomb shelter, and as a at to go through the city in safety many years ago, but I don’t quite understand why this is considered a tourist attraction.
I understand there is some historical importance as it served as a bomb shelter, and as a at to go through the city in safety many years ago, but I don’t quite understand why this is considered a tourist attraction.
Written January 18, 2025
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions
Mar 2023
We found it a little hard to find the entrance off Pavla Radica street. Once we realized that you had to go through a door of a building then walk through to the entrance of the tunnel, we found. Then we knew what to look for in the other tunnel entrances.
It was used as a bomb shelter and now is a convenient short cut for residents. It also host art shows in its larger central chamber. It has one main long tunnel with a few other off shoots that lead back to Ilica st. Its a good tourist attraction worth seeing.
It was used as a bomb shelter and now is a convenient short cut for residents. It also host art shows in its larger central chamber. It has one main long tunnel with a few other off shoots that lead back to Ilica st. Its a good tourist attraction worth seeing.
Written July 30, 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,155 contributions
May 2023
Tunel Grič is a 350 metre pedestrian tunnel located in the city centre connected by two passageways to Mesnička Street in the west and Radićeva in the east, with several side exits along the way. It's a great shortcut and saves having to walk the hilly bits of Grič district. Not amazing, but good fun and a bonus for me as I was staying in the western end of Zagreb centre
Written May 23, 2023
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy4,957 contributions
Oct 2022
This is a pedestrian tunnel in the city centre of Zagreb, that was built during World War II to serve both as a bomb shelter and a promenade. After the war it fell into disrepair and disuse. Then in the 1990s it was used again as a shelter during the Croatian War of Independence. In 2016, the tunnel was remodeled and opened to the public, serving as a tourist attraction and occasionally hosting cultural events.
There is a main tunnel extending east to west, and four branches extending southward from the main tunnel. The walls are completely bare, excepting some tiny inscriptions. Notwithstanding the historical importance, there is not much to see.
There is a main tunnel extending east to west, and four branches extending southward from the main tunnel. The walls are completely bare, excepting some tiny inscriptions. Notwithstanding the historical importance, there is not much to see.
Written October 23, 2022
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1girl_1passport
Vancouver, Canada1,284 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
I am personally a huge history geek and love visiting old sites and especially while in Europe visiting war sites and memorials.
Grič Tunnel (Croatian: Tunel Grič) is a pedestrian tunnel located in the city centre of Zagreb, Croatia, under the historic neighbourhood of Grič (also called Gradec or Gornji Grad), which gave the tunnel its name.
The tunnel consists of a central hall, which is connected by two passageways to Mesnička Street in the west and Stjepan Radić Street in the east, and four passageways extending to the south.
It was built during World War II by the Ustaše government to serve both as a bomb shelter and a promenade, but following the war it quickly fell into disrepair and disuse.
The tunnel saw renewed use only in the 1990s, hosting one of the first raves in Croatia, and functioning as a shelter during the Croatian War of Independence.
In 2016, the tunnel was remodeled and opened to the public, serving as a tourist attraction and hosting cultural events. Planned expansions include a museum and a lift.
This is a really cool place just to walk through as you visit Zagreb.
Grič Tunnel (Croatian: Tunel Grič) is a pedestrian tunnel located in the city centre of Zagreb, Croatia, under the historic neighbourhood of Grič (also called Gradec or Gornji Grad), which gave the tunnel its name.
The tunnel consists of a central hall, which is connected by two passageways to Mesnička Street in the west and Stjepan Radić Street in the east, and four passageways extending to the south.
It was built during World War II by the Ustaše government to serve both as a bomb shelter and a promenade, but following the war it quickly fell into disrepair and disuse.
The tunnel saw renewed use only in the 1990s, hosting one of the first raves in Croatia, and functioning as a shelter during the Croatian War of Independence.
In 2016, the tunnel was remodeled and opened to the public, serving as a tourist attraction and hosting cultural events. Planned expansions include a museum and a lift.
This is a really cool place just to walk through as you visit Zagreb.
Written April 13, 2022
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rama1
Melbourne, Australia1,190 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Tunnel itself is just a tunnel, but its history as a thoroughfare and bomb shelter make it come alive. Basically one long tunnel with four other entrances (some blocked off). Not spooky. Even has toilets in the tunnel.
Written September 4, 2023
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Marj Hardman
St Helens, UK8 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
After all the pictures I seen I thought this would be magical, basically it was a white sheet half way done the tunnel. Don’t waste your time, nothing like previous years. So glad I didn’t take a small child to see it, they would have been extremely disappointed.
Written November 28, 2022
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gazza110
Kent, England165 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Quick and free thing to do. The tunnel is used by locals as a short cut to save going around the upper town which is built on a hill.
Used as a bomb shelter in the 2nd world war, it is now a pedestrian tunnel. CCTV makes it safe as there is a manned control room by one of the entrances.
Used as a bomb shelter in the 2nd world war, it is now a pedestrian tunnel. CCTV makes it safe as there is a manned control room by one of the entrances.
Written March 7, 2020
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Hugary1
Sydney, Australia9,870 contributions
Dec 2019
Part of a city tour but you can do it alone as long as you find the correct of 4 entrances and the times it is available.
Interesting part of the cities history and much bigger than we expected.
They had decorated the central area with the Nutcracker Suite theme.
We worth the 30 to 40 minutes.
Interesting part of the cities history and much bigger than we expected.
They had decorated the central area with the Nutcracker Suite theme.
We worth the 30 to 40 minutes.
Written January 6, 2020
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Brapa jauh dari pusat bandar...dan mahu naik apa yg.paling mudah sampai disana
Written April 11, 2018
From the main square in Zagreb you can easily walk for about 10 minutes or less to the tunel Grič. Walk through Ilica street and Mesnička street.
Free entry, no paying.
Written April 11, 2018
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