Zagreb is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It has almost a million inhabitants, who are famous for their hospitality. The city is an economic, cultural, diplomatic, trade, political, sports and transport center.
Zagreb was formed from two medieval settlements that developed over the centuries on two neighboring hills and whose colorful history dates back to 1094, when the diocese was founded. Today it is a typical Central European city, whose main cultural attractions are mostly located in the old city center. The Lotrscak tower is located in Upper Tower - Medvescak, near the Strossmayer promenade and the funicular. It used to be the main city tower, but now it represents the trademark of Zagreb and has, next to the Zagreb Cathedral, the most recognizable city view. The tower is the best-preserved building of the city's defense system, which was built in the middle of the 13th century. The building got its name from the bell called campana latrunculorum, i.e. thieves' bell, which was in the tower and rang every evening before the city gates were closed. The Lotrscak Tower got its current appearance in the 19th century after a thorough renovation planned by the architect Kuno Waidmann. The building is 30 meters high. There is a cannon in the tower, which fires a shot every day to announce that the clock has struck noon.
The cannon represents one of Zagreb's attractions. The first shot was fired at noon on January 1, 1877, at the initiative of city councilor Dura Dezelic. At the top there is a dome with a lookout point, from where a wonderful view of the city of Zagreb and the surrounding area opens up.