A major art gallery housed in an 18th-century Jesuit monastery, named after Juraj Julije Klović, the Renaissance master of manuscript illumination.
At a glance
Klovićevi Dvori—literally “Klović Palace”—occupies a former Jesuit monastery in Gradec, Zagreb’s Upper Town. Since opening in 1982, it has become Croatia’s third most-visited museum.
History
The gallery takes its name from Juraj Julije Klović, a 16th-century Croatian-born artist widely regarded as one of the greatest manuscript illuminators of the Italian Renaissance. The building itself dates to the 18th century, when it served as a Jesuit monastery before being repurposed as a cultural institution in the late 20th century.
What you see
The gallery inhabits the substantial structure of a former monastery, positioned within the historic quarter of Gradec. Its location places it amid significant landmarks: St. Catherine’s Church, St. Mark’s Square, the Old City Hall, and Lotrščak Tower are all within the immediate vicinity.
Cultural significance
The gallery honors Klović’s legacy as a supreme practitioner of Renaissance illumination while serving as a vital cultural venue for Zagreb. In 2018 it attracted 344,067 visitors, ranking it among Croatia’s most important museums by attendance.
Key facts
- Country: Croatia
- City: Zagreb
- Opened: 1982
- Building: Former 18th-century Jesuit monastery
- Coordinates: 45.81527778, 15.975
- 2018 visitors: 344,067 (3rd most visited museum in Croatia)
Practical information & getting there
The gallery is accessible in Zagreb’s historic Upper Town (Gradec). The upper station of the Zagreb funicular is nearby, and the Museum of Broken Relationships is within walking distance. Check the gallery’s website for current opening hours and exhibitions before your visit.
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