Well of Life Sculpture, Zagreb

Name: Well of Life Sculpture
Address: in front of the Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb, Croatia

#128 among attractions in Zagreb

Monuments and statues, Fountain

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The Well of Life is a sculpture by the Croatian sculptor and architect Ivan Meštrović installed in front of the Croatian National Theatre on Republic of Croatia Square in Zagreb, Croatia. It depicts people in various phases of life that crouch and twist their bodies around a well which symbolizes life, youth, and the source of eternal beauty. ()

Local name: Zdenac životaCompleted: 1905 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 45°48'36"N, 15°58'12"E

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in front of the Croatian National TheatreGrad Zagreb (Donji Grad)Zagreb Croatia

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Well of Life Sculpture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Which popular attractions are close to Well of Life Sculpture?

Nearby attractions include Republic of Croatia Square, Zagreb (2 min walk), Croatian National Theatre, Zagreb (2 min walk), University of Zagreb, Zagreb (2 min walk), Museum of Arts and Crafts, Zagreb (3 min walk).

How to get to Well of Life Sculpture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Well of Life Sculpture:

Tram

Trg Republike Hrvatske • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 17, 32, 34 (3 min walk)
Frankopanska • Lines: 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 31, 32, 34, 6 (6 min walk)

Bus

Trg Mažuranića • Lines: 118 (4 min walk)
Katarinin trg • Lines: 150 (10 min walk)

Train

Zagreb Central Railway Station (15 min walk)
Zagreb Zapadni kolodvor (20 min walk)