City Bell Tower & Green Men (Zelenci)
The 31m clock tower closing the eastern end of Stradun, whose two bronze figures, the Zelenci ('green men'), have struck the bell on the hour for centuries.
The call
Worth it for the right traveler.
Short answer
Is City Bell Tower & Green Men (Zelenci) worth it?
City Bell Tower & Green Men (Zelenci) is a specialist choice, not a default stop.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Time your pass through Luža Square for the top of the hour and you catch the Zelenci — two bronze 'green men' who have swung their hammers at the bell since the 16th century (the originals are now indoors, replicas do the public striking).
- 02
It's a 30-second piece of living clockwork that locals still set their step by.
Is it a fit?
Think twice if
You're watching the budget
City Bell Tower & Green Men (Zelenci) can strain a tight budget. Go only when it is a priority.
You only have one day
Keep City Bell Tower & Green Men (Zelenci) only when it outranks a half-day elsewhere.
You're traveling with kids
With kids, City Bell Tower & Green Men (Zelenci) needs the right timing and tolerance.
You're traveling as a couple
As a couple, City Bell Tower & Green Men (Zelenci) needs the right timing and tolerance.
Plan it well
- Cost
- Free
- Timing
- On the hour to catch the Zelenci striking the bell.
- Allow
- 5 min
- Accessibility
- Viewed from the level square; no public climb.
- Getting there
- Closes the eastern end of Stradun on Luža Square.