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19. August 2025.

A LOOK INTO THE PAST How and when electric lighting arrived in Zagreb

Zagreb resisted the introduction of electric public lighting for a long time. Although citizens first witnessed an electric light on the corner of Gundulićeva and Ilica in 1877, the city authorities at the time continued to trust gas lamps. Despite the advice and visionary proposals of Nikola Tesla, who in 1892 proposed electrifying the city and building a hydroelectric power plant, the interests of the gas company and the costs of new systems slowed down the changes.

19. March 2025.

A LOOK INTO THE PAST The first hotel with electric light and its incredible history

Lighting is an essential element in every hotel, as it not only enables functionality, but also creates an atmosphere that influences the guest experience. Although it is almost unthinkable to stay in a hotel without proper lighting today, the history of electric lighting in hotels begins at the beginning of the 20th century, when Thomas Edison laid the foundations of modern lighting.

29. November 2023.

PORTRAIT OF AN ICON Ingo Maurer, ‘poet of light’

German industrial designer Ingo Maurer (May 12, 1932 – October 21, 2019) left an indelible mark on the world of design, especially in the field of lamp design and light installations

3. November 2023.

Burning for more than a century – The secret of the bulb that does not cease to shine

Not far from San Francisco, in the quiet town of Livermore, California, lies an incredible example of endurance and engineering genius, a light bulb that has been burning continuously since 1901. age. This article reveals the story of a light bulb that has become known around the world for its incredible longevity.