Palace with an unfulfilled plan! It was meant to house the President's Office, now used by Zagreb City

The Dverce Palace, one of Zagreb's most valuable historical structures, is currently undergoing significant renovation, with workers beginning to install roof tiles. This phase marks a new stage in the reconstruction of the roof, following the installation of a new supporting structure.

The palace, located on Katarinin trg in the Upper Town, is a U-shaped, single-story building. It was originally a Baroque palace from the 18th century, later rebuilt between 1881 and 1883 according to designs by architect Kun Waidmann for Countess Klotilda Buratti. The palace has been owned by the City of Zagreb since 1912 and is utilized for ceremonial receptions hosted by the mayor and the City Assembly, as well as for receiving foreign delegations.

Interestingly, after Stjepan Mesić became President of Croatia in 2000, there was a proposal to relocate the Office of the President to the Dverce Palace. However, this plan was never realized.

The ongoing reconstruction aims to restore the historic building to its recognizable appearance. The progress on-site, as shown in recent photographs, indicates that the palace is gradually regaining its former look.