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Zagreb Travel & Sightseeing Guide

January 11, 2008 |

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A trip to Zagreb
Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, is located at the foot of Mount Medvednica between the northern and southern banks of the Sava River. The city boasts grand architecture and is home to approximately a million inhabitants. Zagreb also has a compact city centre that is in close proximity to the major hotels, as well as places of interest.

Flights to Zagreb
Easily accessible with direct flights from most major European cities, Zagreb’s international airport facilitates the city’s growing tourism industry, with more visitors discovering the quiet charms of this old central European city. The city’s airport is located just nine miles from the city centre and is serviced by taxis and buses that take 20 to 25 minutes to make the trip. There is a shuttle bus service managed by Croatian Airlines that is a fast and efficient way to get to town. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Zagreb try Ebookers.

To get to Zagreb by rail is also relatively easy. The central train station, located at the southern end of the city, links Zagreb to the rest of Europe. Meanwhile the Main Railway Station is located in the centre of the city at Kralj Tomislav Square, a convenient 10-minute walk from the central city square. There is also a main bus station with regular bus departures to Slovenia and onwards to northern Italy and Austria. Zagreb is a pedestrian-friendly city with broad sidewalks and a tour on foot is a leisurely way to get around.

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Sightseeing in Zagreb
Jalacic Square is where you will find the cathedral. From here you can head north to the upper town to visit the Stone Gate and a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. St Mark’s Church, which was built in the 13th to 14th century, is the parish church of Croatia. Its exteriors were changed in the 14th century to their present-day Gothic form. Its interiors were designed by Croatia’s most renowned sculptor – Ivan Mestrovic, and house many other works of the artist. From here, stroll through leafy green parks and enjoy a quiet afternoon off the tourist track.

There are many town squares in the lower part of Old Zagreb leading to attractive park squares, each with its distinctive identity and worth a walking tour. Zrinski Square features a music pavilion dating from 1895 and fountains and is also within walking distance of the Archaeological Museum.

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Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
Gajeva and Bogoviceva streets are the perfect places to sit back and watch Zagreb walk by while enjoying a coffee or drink at any of the many cafés and bars. The most popular district is Tkalciceva, just north of Trg Bana Jelacica. Trg Marsala Tita is home to the National Theatre, offering drama, ballet, and opera performances. As for other nightlife, there is an abundance of dance clubs scattered around Zagreb, one of the most popular being the Londoner at Kaptol Centar.

Fun by day – shopping and activities
A good daytrip destination is the green and hilly countryside of Hrvatsko Zagorje, located at the northern end of Zagreb. This hilly area boasts charming villages, farms, vineyards and pleasant spas. Places of interest that are rich with historical value are the castles of Veliki, Trakoscan and Beranac. Each of these castles boasts imposing and grand architecture while affording fantastic views of the city and a glimpse into Zagreb’s past.


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