The 31m clock tower closing the eastern end of Stradun, whose two bronze figures, the Zelenci ('green men'), have struck the bell on the hour for centuries.
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The verdict
Who it's worth it for
Great for
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Depends
Travellers on a budget
If you've only got a day
Families with kids
Couples
Solo travellers
Photographers
History & culture buffs
Not for
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Worth it for the right traveller.
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
On the hour the bronze Zelenci 'green men' strike the bell as they have since the 16th century — a 30-second piece of living clockwork worth timing your walk for.
Not independently verified — estimated
Off the hour it's a look-up-and-admire sight rather than something you enter or climb.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
With kids
Fun to time-watch as the green men swing their hammers on the hour.
First-timers
A charming photo anchor that bookends the main street.
As a couple
A quick, pretty landmark to admire on the way through Luža Square.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Free
Time
5 min
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
On the hour to catch the Zelenci striking the bell.