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NORTHERNCROATIA continued from page 10 Croatia’s history and culture. The Illyrian Hall, for instance, was built in 1838 in the classicist style by the Illyrians, an important group in the struggle for Croatian independence. Over the years it has held society meetings, fancy balls and important political and national meetings. The Croatian National Theater was opened by Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph I in 1895. The neo-baroque building and ornate interior is used today for important drama, ballet and operatic performances, as well as for congresses, meetings and promotional events. 12 INCENTIVES & MEETINGS INTERNATIONAL NOV/DEC 2009 The Mimara Museum, established in 1987, is a modern institution situated in a neo-renaissance building also built in 1895. It is located in the city center on a beautiful square and houses one of the country’s most important art collections. Its luxurious interior rooms make it a perfect venue for exclusive meetings. Other historic meeting and event venues include the Golden Hall, with its spectacular neo-baroque hall, sculptures and frescoes by famous Croatian artists – a perfect venue for exclusive meetings, banquets, or cocktail parties. Another possibility is the Art Pavilion – the oldest exhibition building in the Slavic south, and the only historic building that was intended from conception to hold large representative exhibits. An ideal site for meetings and receptions, it is also the place in Croatia where some of the world’s best works of art and culture are presented. Zagreb also offers its fair share of dedicated congress halls for meeting planners. The Concert and Congress Hall Vatroslav Lisinski has one large and one small hall fitted for congresses and other events and
NORTHERNCROATIA seats 1,800 and 300, respectively. It also offers four meeting rooms and a large foyer for receptions and other functions, and is equipped with the latest sound technology and a built-in system for simultaneous translations. The Zagreb Fair Congress Center offers numerous conference and exhibition halls and can cater large events of up to 2,000 people. It also offers state-of-the-art technology and banquet/hospitality services. The Hypo Expo XXI is part of a modern multifunction business center with a main hall that can host up to 1,400 and features facilities for exhibitions, conferences, receptions and other events. Many of Zagreb’s hotels also offer meeting facilities, including the Westin, Sheraton, Four Points by Panorama, Regent Esplanade, International and Antunovi, among others, each of which has several conference halls and state-of-the-art AV technology. Rich Natural Beauty In a way, the development of tourism in Istria dates back to the days of the Roman Empire, when an amphitheatre was constructed in Pula that could hold up to 20,000 spectators – far more than the local population at the time. Throughout history, the geographical position of Istria near major land and sea routes – when combined with its mild climate, proximity to warm Mediterranean waters and the richness of its natural beauty – has made it a well-traveled destination. The coastal area of Istria – from Opatija in the east to Pula in the south to Rovinj in the west – is rich with accommodations and facilities to fit any meeting or incentive program. The total capacity in a hundred or so hotels is around continued on page 14 NOV/DEC 2009 INCENTIVES & MEETINGS INTERNATIONAL 13
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