1. The Legend of Echo and Narcissus
Book III of Ovidius’ Metamorphoses

2. The Pavilion of Echoes
Maksimir Park, Zagreb

3. Zagreb’s biggest park
area: 3.14 km2
you are here

5. History of the Pavilion
the only remaining pavilion in Maksimir
built in 1840, renewed in 2001
made of wood
dedicated to the mountain nymph Echo
special acoustic properties

7. Acoustics sound waves are reflected by the smooth walls tenor, 6 Hz
Enrico Caruso

8. And now, math.
dodecagon base and roof
arched entrances and windows

9. What curve is this?
ellipse?
circle?
parabola?

11. Thank you for your attention :)
That’s a wrap!
Thank you for your attention :)