CROATIA rest + sights: personal blog about Croatia interesting
The idea of creation of the first sculpture of the Sun / “The Grounded Sun” in Zagreb belongs to Croatian artist Ivan Kožarić.
In far gone 1971 bronze sphere of 2 meter diameter was installed in front of Croatian National theatre. … read more
There are 5 ways to get from/to Zagreb Airport to/from the city center:
The cheapest way to travel between the airport and center of Zagreb is… … read more
Zagreb – capital of Croatia – one of the most popular European tourist destinations. Zagreb is the biggest city of Croatia. It is modern European city, one of the most exciting touristic directions in Croatia.
4 climate seasons there are: hot sunny summer, golden warm autumn, snowy moderately cold winter and green fresh spring.
Zagreb yourself walking tour for 2-3 hours: Down Town / Donji Grad
I am quiet sure, that you will come back there, to enjoy one more time the walk through the green squares of Zagreb city
Author author’s walking tour “Only two hours and Zagreb will become your friend!”
Zagreb has a wide range of hotels and hostels to suit guests with different requirements.
For those traveling with a large family or group, it will be more comfortable and profitable to rent private apartments in Zagreb.
Franjo Tuđman International Airport is the next international airport to Zagreb. The airport is located 10 km from the city.
Zagreb funicular is the shortest funicular in the world!
Zagreb city is a great place to visit with kids. It is family friendly city.
There are a lot fun interesting attractions and activities for kids in Zagreb.
With Zagreb Card discount you can see 8 the main and most interesting sightseeing of Zagreb free, and with discount visit some museums, restaurants and hotels of Zagreb city.
For guests of Zagreb there are two types of Zagreb Card for 24 hours and 72 hours.
You can rent a car in Zagreb is possible at car rental offices in center of city center, in hotels, as well as at Zagreb airport immediately upon arrival.
Štrukli is a popular traditional Croatian dish – the Zagreb city and Croatian Zagorje speciality.
Traditionally, the Christmas and New Year seasons are preceded by the season known as Advent. The Zagreb’s Advent reminds adults and children of all ages of the dream-like decorated fairytale.
For a good few years in a row, Zagreb rightfully holds the first place as the most atmospheric and beautiful Christmas city among the capitals across the Europe. … read more
CNN has added Zagreb Advent to the exclusive list of top Christmas markets in the world. From November 27th to January 7th center of Zagreb has turned into one big Christmas wonderland.
Every year Advent in Zagreb surprises its visitors with more and more new entertainment solutions and unforgettable experiences which have been recognized as the best in Europe for three consecutive times.
Zagreb Eye Ferris Wheel – the new 2022 Zagreb Advent entertainment – will give the guests of the Zagreb’s winter festival the unique opportunity to see the beautifully decorated city from the bird’s eye view.
Jagerhorn hotel 4 * located in the very historical center of Zagreb city is the oldest iconic hotel in the city, which opened a couple of years ago after reconstruction.
Every December the hotel courtyard turns into a Christmas fairy tale))
Free & Discounts in Zagreb: What to see in Zagreb free?
Zagreb is a friendly and hospitable city, and wonderful and interesting place to spend long weekends and vacations!
“Rusko Bistro” is a restaurant of traditional Russian cuisine in the very center of Zagreb city – it’s just 300 meters away from the City’s main square, Ban Josip Jelačić Square.
Currently, the total area of Croatian shopping centre is about 900,000 sq.m. This equals about 250 sq.m. per 1 000 people, though on average in Europe, this number equals 190 sq.m., as a research made by CB Richard Ellis states.
While walking through the center of Zagreb city, don’t forget to visit a little cozy ethnic shop “Russian Delicacies” with food and cosmetics from Russia.
Zagreb’s public transport is not expensive and convenient.
The main, and the most beloved by citizens way of moving in Zagreb city – are the trams. The Zagreb’s trams are modernly equipped, fluently moving and quiet.
Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and a major European city. You can get to Zagreb fast and easy by air, railway, bus, car.
Zagreb has perfect connection with all cities in Croatia and over 25 countries in Europe, especially Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Germany. Motorways connect Zagreb with all cities and regions of Croatia and many European countries. Bus traffic connects Zagreb with all cities of Croatia and many European countries, including Slovenia, Germany, Hungary and Italy.
Zagreb integrated into the European Railway Network.
The Sljeme ski resort Zagreb Croatia is located on mountain Medvednica nature park, 10 km away from Zagreb city.
The total length of the slopes of the Sljeme ski resort is about 4045 meters.
Distance from Sljeme ski resort to Zagreb airport is 33 km. … read more
Secret of a undercover place in Zagreb city!
Two hours in Zagreb walking author’s tour: center of Zagreb main sights
Only two hours and Zagreb will become your friend!
The author hopes this information will be interesting and useful to you :)
Upper Town / Gornji Grad is the Medieval part of the centre of Zagreb.
The heart of Zagreb’s Gornji Grad is Zagreb’s neogothic cathedral – Zagreb Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary – on Kaptol place.
Down town / Donji Grad is newer than the Gornji Grad part of the city center of Zagreb.
Donji Grad is a more modern (19th century) part of the centre of the city of Zagreb, and more similar to the historical centers of the capitals of Europe.
Dolac is a bright and colourful, very positive farmers’ market. Dolac is located exactly in the center of Zagreb city.
The freshest fruits and vegetables, fish and meat, olive oil and wine, wood and vine crafts, flowers and various local souvenirs – all that, farmers are offering to buy at the Dolac every day!
Zagreb is famous for its parks.
Unlike the other world’s capitals, Zagreb is a very “green city”, and it is proud of its parks, opened for guests and the locals.
Tunnel Gric of Zagreb city was built in 1943 during the times of the Second World War, as a shelter for saving the local population of Zagreb from air bombardments.
Mirogoj – one of the oldest and the most beautiful cemeteries of Europe.
Park-cemetery Mirogoj is one of the most famous and most visited sightseeing of Zagreb city.
Botanical Garden in Zagreb city, founded in 1889, by the professor of Zagreb’s University Antun Heinz.
On the behalf of Austria-Hungary, in which the Croatia was situated at that time, Antun Heinz developed the planning and started the foundation of the Botanical Garden – that happened in 1889.
The Museum of the 80s of Yugoslavia introduces visitors the typical apartment and life of the socialist Yugoslavian city family of the eighties. The museum is equally interesting to children, their parents, grandmothers and grandfathers.
All the exhibits of this interactive museum are allowed to touch without limits. For example, you can hear the vinyl records or try to call the disk phone … Forgotten feelings ;)
An excursion to the Krizek jewellery factory in Croatia is interesting and is loved not only by adults, but also by children. The trip to the Krizek jewellery factory is part of the programme of the “Rest and meet Croatia’s craftsmen” children’s excursion series.
The best point for seeing Zagreb city is an observation deck Zagreb 360°.
Bowling is one of the most favorite ways to spend free time townspeople of Zagreb city, as well as a great way to spend a wonderful funny evening in a pleasant company, even in rainy weather.
The ZOO of Zagreb city is larger and more modern, it is located in Maksimir park. The Maksimir park is the biggest park in Zagreb.
In Zagreb ZOO there are 275 species of animals.
Karting centers are open in Croatia: there are several and one in Zagreb in the city of Split, Croatia.
The Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb city grew from a traveling exhibition revolving around the concept of failed relationships and their ruins.