A diversity of gravestones. It was larger than we could have imagined although it is, reportedly, the largest cemetary in Europe.

Mirogoj, formerly the estate of Ljudevit Gaj, leader of the Illyrianist movement, protected the graves of members of three main religious communities (Catholic, Orthodox and Jewish) ever since it was built in the late nineteenth century. Harmony in death is evident in the most prestigious part of the cemetery, the arcades, which were reserved for the most influential members of... More

The facade is very cool to see, but the interior was less than I expected.

A very short bus ride (on the 106) from the city centre, this cemetery truly is one of the most wonderful in Europe. So photogenic and stunning! very impressive building from the outside too.

Old and big! Very nice sculptures and peaceful! Worth going there for a visit.

Unlike conventional cemeteries around the world, this one buries descendents of various religion. And it is well maintanied as well.

We chose to walk from town but you could easily catch a tram, bus or the hop on/hop off. It was quite a walk but well worth the effort. It had an amazing atmosphere and a real sense of history.

No visit is complete without getting into this grand cemetery. It's kept well and managed fine though it's sad to see so many people died young during the War of Independence in the early 1990s.

Just a short tram ride out of the centre, but worth the visit.