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Museum of Broken Relationships
The Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb is a globally unique institution dedicated to the exploration and preservation of objects left behind from failed partnerships. It was founded in 2006 by film producer Olinka Vištica and designer Dražen Grubišić, initially as a traveling exhibition, before establishing a permanent location in the Kulmer Palace in Zagreb's Upper Town in 2010. The collection consists of personal items donated by people from all over the world, accompanied by anonymous stories that explain the significance of each object. These exhibits range from everyday items to bizarre relics, offering a deep and often emotional insight into the diversity of human bonds and breakups. In 2011, the museum was awarded the Kenneth Hudson Award for the most innovative museum in Europe. It has become one of Croatia's most visited cultural attractions and now also maintains a permanent branch in Los Angeles, reflecting its international resonance.
- Location: Croatia
- Top sights: konkatedrala svetog Ćirila i Metoda · Museum of Broken Relationships · Museum of Naïve Art
- Nearby: Velika Gorica (14 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 52 | 60 | 59 | 62 | 92 | 86 | 82 | 83 | 107 | 83 | 80 | 63 |
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Facts
- Founded in 2006 as a traveling exhibit, it became a permanent museum in 2010.
- Located in the Baroque Kulmer Palace in Zagreb's historic Upper Town.
- Received the Kenneth Hudson Award in 2011 for Europe's most innovative museum.
- The collection consists entirely of items donated by individuals from around the world.
- Each artifact is displayed with a personal story explaining its emotional weight.
- A permanent second branch of the museum was opened in Los Angeles in 2016.
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Museum of Broken Relationships🏛 museum
Museum of Broken Relationships: museum in Zagreb displaying personal objects from failed relationships.
Kula Lotrščak🏛 museum
Kula Lotrščak: museum in Zagreb, part of the medieval city fortifications, featuring a bell.
Lotrščak Tower🗼 tower
Lotrščak Tower: 13th-century fortress in Zagreb, nicknamed the White Tower, offering city views.
Palača Dverce🏰 castle
Palača Dverce: palace in Zagreb, built in the 18th century, now houses city administration.
Palača Grlečić-Jelačić🏰 castle
Palača Grlečić-Jelačić: palace in Zagreb, built in the 19th century, with a historicist facade.
Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria
Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria: church in Zagreb, built in 1620, with a baroque interior.
Zagreb Funicular
Zagreb Funicular: funicular in Zagreb, connecting the lower and upper town since 1893.
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