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Zagreb, Croatia: Museum of Broken Relationships

Posted on August 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

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One day in Zagreb

and I don’t have time for several museums, if I want to take the pulse of the city! I want to visit one truly unique museum, the confidential brand new Museum of Broken Relashionships. Let’s talk about heartbrokens, lol! So if you also have a very limited time in the city, it’s THE museum that everyone should experience!

A gem of humor (sometimes ironic) about a disappointed romantic relationships. Who can pretend having never been disillusioned with an ex? You can even see the wedding album of an happy ex, donated to the museum (wow!). The concept is fantastic and  “Get lucky” (ie. Daft Punk). First, you send an object that “represents” your broken relationship. The object must be accompanied by an explanatory legend. Then the objects and stories that passed the selection, are exposed. The exhibition spaces are stunning in a renovated historic building.

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Some objects detonate and surprise

(pictures 5 and 6). Reading some stories, lots of fun. Most protagonists whose purpose is breaking presentation, has a lot of humor (pictures 4 and 7)! Between another contemporary art museum showing very pretentious works (often disappointing, if not confusing) and this fresh intimate museum full of self-mockery: do not hesitate! 

And I am not sponsored by the museum, it’s just a real nice surprise as I enjoy them! I had a tremendous moment there. And to extend the stealth and pleasurable moment of the “revenge“, check the small museum boutique. Picture 1: an irresistible chocolate to offer to the one who deserve it, LOL! Lucky you!                        

Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2013, tous droits réservés. 

Informations  

Zagreb Tourist Board & www.visitcroatia.be

Discover my whole trip in the CROATIA page and follow my TWITTER. ENJOY! I was hosted by the Office National Croate du Tourisme and all my opinions are mine.

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Zagreb, Croatie: Museum of Broken Relationships à découvrir absolument

Posted on August 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

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Une journée à Zagreb,

autant dire que je n’ai le temps de visiter vraiment qu’un et unique musée, si je veux prendre le pouls de la ville! J’ai opté pour le tout récent et confidentiel Museum of Broken Relashionships (parlez-moi de “coeurs brisés”, lol).  Bref si vous aussi, vous avez un temps très très limité, c’est ce musée qu’il faut absolument découvrir!

Un petit bijou d’humour (parfois noir) des déçus d’une relation sentimentale. On peut même y voir l’album de mariage d’un(e?) ex(e) marié(e), offert au musée (wow). Le concept est excellent : vous envoyez un objet qui “consacre” la rupture de votre histoire d’amour. L’objet doit être accompagné d’un texte explicatif. Ensuite les objets et histoires qui passent la sélection, sont alors exposés. Les espaces d’exposition sont superbes dans un vieux bâtiment rénové.

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Certains objets détonnent et étonnent

(photos 5 et 6). En lisant quelques unes des histoires, on s’amuse beaucoup. La plupart des protagonistes, dont l’objet de rupture est exposé, a beaucoup d’humour (photos 4 et 7)! Entre un énième musée d’art contemporain aux oeuvres ultra prétentieuses (souvent décevantes, faute d’être déroutantes) et ce petit musée plein d’autodérision : n’hésitez pas!

Non je ne suis pas sponsorisée par le musée, c’est juste une vraie bonne surprise comme je les aime! J’y ai passé un pur moment. Et pour prolonger l’instant furtif et jouissif de la “vengeance“, faites un tour dans la petite boutique du musée. J’ai craqué pour cette irrésistible tablette de chocolat (photo 1), à offrir à qui vous savez, LOL!

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Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2013, tous droits réservés. 

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Zagreb Tourist Board & www.visitcroatia.be  

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Esplanade Zagreb: The Oleander Terrace and Le Bistro Esplanade

Posted on August 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

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Great surprise on my way to breakfast

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at the Esplanade Zagreb: the huge terrace of the chic Oleander Terrace. Discrete mixture of tourists and businessmen. Some shrubs, umbrellas and a lot of space. I dreamed it for a long time! Nothing’s better for the mood: the sun, some fresh or dried fruits and especially a  blue blue sky, yes! 8 a.m. and already this incredible brightness: meaning galvanized me!

After an endless bad winter and the worst spring, I have an overwhelming need to see the sun, be in the sun (in the shade, LOL!) and “Get Lucky” (Daft punk!) The night before, I didn’t pay attention to the exterior architecture of the hotel and its surroundings. Impressive facade (pictures 4 & 5), the charm of the roaring twenties, revised and corrected (the hotel was renovated in 2004).

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Le Bistro Esplanade

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Art deco decoration in The Bistro Esplanade, where I dined late last night (pictures 6,7,8, 9 & 10). The service is attentive and the food, light and really tasty, blending French and Croatian flavors. I also appreciated the fact that I could isolate myself quietly. After more than 24 hours without sleep, I was happy not to have to cross the town for dinner (my Tokyo syndrome!).

Soon, I have an appointment with Dora, my insder guide for a tour of a few hours in the old town. This is a great option if you have very little time and a natural predisposition to get lost! Really! And I’m not the type to be satisfied with the classic tourist circuit. I’m more interested in taking the pulse of the city (suspens!). Needless to say I enjoy every minute on the terrace, where I could spend hours and hours to plan my day (LOL!). Lazy girl!

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Photos : Mademoiselle Le K – copyright 2013, tous droits réservés. 

Informations

www.visitcroatia.be,   Zagreb Tourist Board, www.zagrebtalks.com 

Discover my whole trip in the CROATIA page and follow me in TWITTER. ENJOY! I was hosted by the Office National Croate du Tourisme and of course all my opinions are mine.

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