CRAVATICUM - Anti-Museum of the Cravat
CRAVATICUM - BOUTIQUE MUZEJ KRAVATE
Cravaticum - Boutique Museum of the Cravat
Cravaticum is a unique and dedicated boutique museum celebrating the history and cultural significance of the cravat. Located in the heart of the city, this one-of-a-kind museum offers an engaging experience where visitors can explore the fascinating origins and evolution of this iconic fashion accessory.
Historical Significance
According to legend, the first cravats were crafted by girls and women in Croatia for the men departing for the Thirty Years' War (1618 - 1648). These garments symbolized good luck and a safe return home. The French soldiers, noting the scarves worn around the necks of Croatian soldiers, referred to them as “La Cravat” (from Croat). This marking gave birth to the cravat's journey from military necessity to a beloved fashion statement.
The Evolution of the Cravat
Following the war, a special regiment known as the Royal Cravates was established in France in 1667, named after Croatian soldiers known for wearing cravats. The transition of the cravat from a military accessory to a fashionable item is attributed to Louis XIII, while in Croatia, renowned poet Ivan Gundulić was known to wear one.
What to Expect at Cravaticum
At Cravaticum, visitors will enjoy a unique exhibition featuring historical facts, intriguing stories, and interactive displays that draw you into the captivating world of the cravat—from its romantic beginnings to its avant-garde future. Discover the many types of cravats, learn about the silk required for each design, and explore the various tying techniques through entertaining and informative exhibits.
Visit Us
Open every day from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Cravaticum invites everyone to unravel the intriguing secrets behind the world’s most popular fashion accessory that hails from Croatia. Whether you're a history buff or a fashion enthusiast, this museum is a must-visit destination.
Location and Contact
Cravaticum is conveniently located at Opatička ulica 2, next to Kamenita vrata. For inquiries, please feel free to contact us at the provided phone number.
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- ponedeljek 10:00 do 20:00
- torek 10:00 do 20:00
- sreda 10:00 do 20:00
- četrtek 10:00 do 20:00
- Petek 10:00 do 20:00
- sobota 10:00 do 20:00
- nedelja 10:00 do 20:00
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We just went to this museum and had an amazing experience! We learnt about tie’s history, their importance in fashion and tried to do some tie knots (there are more than 85!, couldn’t try them all tho). The guided tour that Kristina gave us was amazing! Super informative and fun!
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A delightfully quirky museum that has gone all Out to provide information and hands on fun . The staff were exceptional. We walked straight in- Ot’s only a small area so a big group (20) would fill it up
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Great place to visit. We had a great tour with lots of stories about ties combined with the story of Croatia.
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Visited on Saturday and there was only us. Kristina was super nice and did a tour for us - she was knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour, from sharing about the history to the different ways of tying a tie. Would 100% recommend visiting if you’re in Zagreb!!!!!!
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Un vero piccolo gioiello che ha rappresentato il momento più speciale, interessante e divertente della nostra vacanza. Leon è una guida meravigliosa, in grado di incantarti con la sua passione e preparazione. Talmente interessante che, ora che siamo tornati a casa, non facciamo che raccontare a tutti (con orgoglio) la storia della cravatta! Tanto tanto amore per questo posto che ci è davvero entrato nel cuore ❤️
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Conoscete quanti chilometri di filo sono necessari per realizzare una cravatta di seta? O come si fa un nodo Windsor Doppio? E quanto sentimento ci possa essere dietro al semplice tocco di perfezionamento della cravatta da parte di unə vostro familiare? Cravaticum è un piccolo museo aperto nel 2024, multimediale, visivo e tattile ma ricchissimo di testimonianze che se visitato con la guida gratuita (Leon è stato 💯 disponibile) acquista un plus non quantificabile. Per una visita possono essere perciò necessari dai 40 ai 75 minuti circa. Sorprendente e coinvolgente.
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Superbra, verkligen en gömd pärla! Vi råkade gå förbi av en slump och valde att gå in. Där träffade vi en supertrevlig och otroligt kunnig kille som gav oss en guidad tur. Väldigt intressant och roligt utformat museum med flera interaktiva delar och man får lära sig massor om både kroatiens och slipsens historia. Det ligger gömt i en gränd och skyltningen var inte så bra, men när man väl hittar dit är det ett värt besök. Kommer åka dit igen nästa gång jag är i Zagreb! Rekommenderas starkt!
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Coup de cœur pour ce nouveau musée. Nous avons été accueillis par Kristina qui nous a expliqué et raconté l’histoire et l’évolution de cet accessoire : la cravate. Elle est adorable et très sociable. Je vous conseille de demander la visite guidée (gratuite). De plus, le concept est insolite et malgré la petite taille du musée, nous avons retenu beaucoup d’informations. Merci Kristina. Fantastic. We loved the museum. It is funny, unique and interactiv. We learnt a lot about the tie thanks to Kristina. She is adorable. She shared stories to us, which was way better than reading. I recommand it. Thanks Kristina.
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Museo piccolo, ma grazioso e molto interattivo. Si possono toccare molte tipologie di tessuti, fare dei simpatici puzzle e imparare a fare diversi tipi di nodi alle cravatte e anche stampare una cravatta personalizzata da portare con sé. Kristina è stata molto gentile e disponibile, parla anche italiano! È incluso nella Zagreb Card, consigliato!
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Great little museum, with many interesting facts. The tour guide is really great. Highly recommend
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Dieses Museum war wirklich interessant- vor allem mit dem Historiker Studenten und Mitarbeiter m: Leon (give him a raise!) Er hat sich Zeit genommen und und aus politischer und gesellschaftlicher Sicht die Geschichte der Krawatten und Kroatiens erzählt. Sehr spannend und sehr gut.
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Cooles und besonderes Museum, es war niemand dort außer uns und wir bekamen eine geniale Führung von Leon, die im Preis mitdrinnen war und sehr kurzweilig. Eine gute Stunde reicht für das kleine Museum :)
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Had a fantastic time here learning a ton about the history of the tie and its place in Croatian history! Leon gave a great tour that was equally informative and funny, and we really enjoyed chatting with him afterwards. It’s a small museum that we spent about an hour at, and it’s absolutely worth your time to stop by!
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Es war perfekt! Unser Guide Leon war außerordentlich gut informiert; er und die anderen Mitarbeiter waren toll! Ein kleines Highlight auf unserer Reise.
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Neat little museum that guides visitors through the origins and history of ties with an introduction video and exhibits. There's also an interactive section in the back where visitors can learn how to tie a tie. If you're lucky enough to visit when Leon is manning the desk, the man is a font of knowledge, not just on ties, but history itself. He's the guy students wished they had for a history teacher, so feel free to ask him questions.
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Very informative and attentive guided tour 👍
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Very interesting museum, one of my most favourites in Zagreb.
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A faire par les passionnés. Une video de 15mn en Croate ou en anglais et une courte visite pas très intéressante qui dure une dizaine de minutes. Gratuit avec la Zagreb card, sinon, c est...8 euros. Cher dans ce cas.
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Odličan vodič Branimir! Vrlo stručno vodstvo i zanimljiv muzej. Svakako ga vrijedi posjetiti
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Visite très intéressante, je recommande ! Je m’attendais à un musée gadget pour touristes, et en fait pas du tout. Si vous voulez un musée atypique et en même temps on ne peut plus local, c’est celui-là. Au delà des origines de la cravate qui sont très bien expliquées, c’est surtout l’accessoire de mode qui est ici présenté, et comment celui-ci reflète notre rapport à l’apparence, à la mode, aux tendances. Et surtout merci à Branimir notre guide, une véritable mine d’information qui nous a fait passer une excellent moment 😁
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