Croatian National Theatre (HNK Zagreb)

A popular stop on many Zagreb sightseeing tours, the theater is one of the city’s most ornate buildings, featuring spired towers on each corner and a massive patinated copper dome. In front of the theater sits a vast sculpture titled “The Well of Life” by 20th-century Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović. The interior is equally opulent—a riot of marble, gilded columns, and frescoed ceilings interspersed with busts of famous composers and opera singers. Many leading Croatian and international singers, dancers, and actors have graced the stage of the 800-seat auditorium, which hosts a wide range of performances throughout the year.