Built 1883-1885 as "Stadttheater" (later: "Teatro Verdi") for the city of Fiume by Ferdinand Fellner & Hermann Helmer. Opened 5 October 1885 with Verdi's "Aida". Later renamed "Teatro Verdi". Later renamed in honour of the Croatian composer Ivan Zajc whose statue is located in front of the theatre. 1981 renovation and alterations. 1240 seats.

Link: www.hnk-zajc.hr