• Zagreb Fair - Yugoslavia charted its own course towards socialism, balancing between the Eastern and Western Blocs. It was a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement during the peak of the Cold War.

One of the methods it used to showcase the strength of its economy and communicate its new, international focus was the Zagreb Trade Fair (Zagrebački Velesajam). This walking tour delves into the fair’s history and importance, following its journey from a symbol of Yugoslav ambition to the overlooked open-air museum it has become in independent Croatia.

• Velesajam Paviljon 5 - Visitors will encounter several Yugoslav pavilions where the nation displayed its industrial accomplishments. Not only will they pass by modernist industrial architectural gems, but they will also see Velesajam Paviljon 5.
• Paviljon 34 - Visitors will encounter several Yugoslav pavilions where the nation displayed its industrial accomplishments. Not only will they pass by modernist industrial architectural gems, but they will also see Paviljon 34.
• Italian Pavilion - Visitors will encounter several Yugoslav pavilions where the nation displayed its industrial accomplishments. Not only will they pass by modernist industrial architectural gems, but they will also see the Italian Pavilion.
• Velesajam Paviljon 12 - Visitors will encounter several Yugoslav pavilions where the nation displayed its industrial accomplishments. Not only will they pass by modernist industrial architectural gems, but they will also see Velesajam Paviljon 12.
• Badminton Centar MAX (Paviljon 20) - Visitors will encounter several Yugoslav pavilions where the nation displayed its industrial accomplishments. Not only will they pass by modernist industrial architectural gems, but they will also see Badminton Centar MAX (Paviljon 20).
• Zagreb Fair Pavilion 9 - Visitors will encounter several Yugoslav pavilions where the nation displayed its industrial accomplishments. Not only will they pass by modernist industrial architectural gems, but they will also see Zagreb Fair Pavilion 9.
• Velesajam Paviljon 7A - Visitors will encounter several Yugoslav pavilions where the nation displayed its industrial accomplishments. Not only will they pass by modernist industrial architectural gems, but they will also see Velesajam Paviljon 7A.

• VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
• Lifetime access to this tour in English
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
• Smartphone and headphones
• Transportation
• Food and drink

This self-guided audio tour delves into the history and importance of the Zagreb Trade Fair, charting its journey from a representation of Yugoslav aspirations to its current state as an overlooked open-air museum in modern Croatia.

Participants will explore various Yugoslav pavilions where the nation once highlighted its industrial successes. Additionally, they will visit the site where Louis Armstrong performed, Orson Welles filmed, and Croatia’s inaugural president honed his tennis skills.

At the USA pavilions, visitors will discover where Yugoslavs first encountered an American manned spacecraft and experienced their country’s first American-style supermarket. In the pavilions of other Cold War powers like China and Czechoslovakia, the fair’s role as a stage for major power rivalries will be revealed.

By the conclusion of this architectural tour, participants will have gained an understanding of Yugoslavia’s distinctive politics and observed how its heritage is treated in contemporary Croatia.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.