Zagreb is the capital of the Republic of
Croatia and the
largest city by population. Zagreb is located in the central mainland of
Croatia, situated between the southern slopes of Medvednica and the
Sava River.
The climate in Zagreb is mild continental with hot and dry summers with
average temperatures of 20 ° C, while winters are cold with average
temperatures of 1 ° C.
As a a business center, academic and cultural city, a town of arts and
entertainment, Zagreb offers a Baroque atmosphere of the Upper Town,
picturesque open-air markets, diverse shopping, a wide selection of
craft producers and delicious local cuisine.
Guided tour of Zagreb, visitors can experience with two convertible
tourist buses, and novelty is a carriage ride in the center of town.
For sightseeing of Zagreb we suggest a starting point to be
Square Ban Jelacic located in the city center.
From the main square westward begins street
Ilica, the longest
and oldest streets in Zagreb. Ilica is also the main shopping street in
the city center, where there are banks and shops of eminent global
manufacturer of clothing and footwear.
From Ilica, towards the west at some 300m from the main square, you will
reach one of the oldest organized public transport in Zagreb - the
Funicular, which departs from Ilica to the Gornji Grad (The upper town)
When exiting the lift, you'll find yourself on the
Strossmayer promenade in Gornji Grad.
Gornji Grad or Gradec (Grič) is the name of the old part of
Zagreb, located on the slopes of Medvednica from which, together with
Kaptol was founded Zagreb as we know today.
Gornji Grad is particularly interesting location not only for tourists
but also for residents of Zagreb, there are also a large number of
symbols of Zagreb among which we especially recommend to visit:
Grič Cannon
Zagreb's popular attractions, from which since 01.01.1877th every day
at noon (12:00h) cannon marks that is a middle of the day;
Tower Lotrščak,
Kamenita Vrata (the Stone Gate),
Markova Crkva (Mark's Church),
Croatian Parliament and
building of Croatian Government.
Descending from the Gornji Grad through the Kamenita Vrata across the street Radićeva and entering
Tkalciceva (another cult street of Zagreb full of cafés and restaurants) reaches the the most famous marketplace "
Dolac"
, identifiable by their red umbrellas and homemade food that you can
buy here .. leaving market Dolac from the east side you will get to the
Zagreb Cathedral - the
Kaptol.
Descend from the Capitol to the south again you are on the Ban Jelacic
Square, and continuing to move towards the south, you will reach the
popular
Bogoviceva streets, where all the way to the Cvijetni Trg
(The flower Square) are many cafes, restaurants, pastry and branded
boutiques .. among the citizens of Zagreb this area is known as "
Špica" (rush).
Do not be surprised if you see right here Croatian actors or singers,
Bogoviceva is favorite meeting point of the Zagreb and the Croatian
jet-set ..
Offer of drinks and food is varied and prices are ranges from 10-12kn
(up to 2€) for coffee or 10kn (about 1.5 €) for heated wine during the
winter period.
After drinking coffee, we recommend a stroll to the east, where at some
300 meters you will get to a beautiful green park in the city center -
Park Zrinjevac, or Nikola Subic Zrinski Square.
There is also a park with sycamore avenue, which is part of the
so-called Green or Lenuci horseshoe, consisting of eight Zagreb downtown
squares. Zrinjevac covers an area of 12,540 m2.
In the northern part of the park stands meteorological pillar placed 1884th year as a gift from the surgeon Dr. Adolf Holzer.
In the center of town, we also suggest that you visit the
Botanical garden, which extends along Mihanovićeva street, and from Zrinjevac is located approximately 500 meters to the west.
Botanical Garden in Zagreb (free entry) covers approximately 4.7
hectares, in which growth tens of thousands of plant species from
Croatia and around the world. Among them there are those that are now
endangered in nature.
If you want to enjoy nature and greenery, just a few minutes dirve by
car or public transport from the city center in the direction to
Dubrava, you will reach Maksimir Park. (cost of public transport in
Zagreb is 10-15 HRK depending purchasing a ticket in the vehicle or in a
newspaper kiosk)
Park Maksimir is located in the eastern part of the city. For the
public is open 1794th year and was the first public promenade in this
part of Europe.
Maksimir is arranged in area of deforested oak forests in the mid 19th century.
The new park paths were arranged surrounded by meadows and glades full
of decorative flowers and shrubs, around the park is natural oak forest.
The park is enriched with monuments and buildings built in different
styles. Until today preserved are Švicarska kuća (the Swiss House),
Belvedere, Vratareva koliba (Gatekeeper's Cabin), Pavilion of the echo
etc.,
Within the park Maksimir is
Zagreb Zoo which was recently renovated and which we certainly recommend to visit.
Sports and Recreation:
Nature Park Medvednica recognizable symbol of Zagreb, with its highest peak
Sljeme
(1033 m) is the favorite resort of the citizens of Zagreb. The
centerpiece of this wooded mountain contains numerous paths, mountain
houses, historical monuments and recreational facilities.
In winter Sljeme is a destination for skiers and other winter sports fans.
Peak Sljeme can be reached by car, bus or by walking / hiking through
one of the many groomed trails on which to climbing takes about two
hours.
Among the many cultural and natural attractions of the park we recommend
you to visit: Medvedgrad, Bliznec, Sopot waterfall, Kamene svatove,
Činovnička meadow, Gorsko zrcalo (the Mountain mirror), Horvat stairs,
chapel Sljeme, Chapel of St. Jacob ...
In the park there are three facilities arranged for tourist visits: mine Zrinski, Cave Veternica and Medvedgrad.
The lakes
Jarun and
Bundek are situated in the west part
of Zagreb and are arranged with a series of sports fields for various
sports, restaurants, landscaped walkways, paths for cyclists and
roller-skating, playgrounds with rich content for children and carefully
manicured environment.
Throughout the year, here are organized sports, cultural and many other events.
Zagreb is rich in various events throughout the year. Theatre and concert season in Zagreb lasts practically the whole year.
The city abounds in theaters, concert houses and halls. During the
summer months citizens and visitors of the city like to go to Gornji
Grad where he held numerous concerts from the cycle evenings at Grič.
During the winter with attractive program and guests artist from Croatia and from all over the world attract the
Concert hall Lisinski.
The historical treasures are kept and exhibited in
Zagreb museums.
In which except items related to the city's history and art
collections, Zagreb museums possess and exhibits from around the world,
remarkable historical and artistic value.
Special rarity are
Zagreb mummy with the longest Etruscan text in the world and remains of the
Neanderthal Krapina prehistoric man (homo Krapinensis).
Each year, on the days of the museum 31.01. the entrance in all the museums in Zagreb is free of charge.
Accommodation offer in Zagreb is rich and varied, and therefore appropriate to each budget.
Hotels are range from large, with high quality and 5***** stars hotels
which are branch of the well-known chains of hotels, to small lodging in
private houses.
Accommodation also can be found in small boarding houses, apartments and rooms.
Accommodation categories marked with an asterisk, and the overnight
price and other services depend on the category of accommodation and
accommodation offered.
In private apartments accommodation can be found for priced from 15-20 € per person.
If you are looking for accommodation in Zagreb, for your visit and holidays in Croatia, please visit web page
www.croatia-accommodation.info and find accommodation according your wishes and budget
