Zagreb
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Zagreb
For centuries, Zagreb has been a focal point of culture and science, and later also developed into a major centre of commerce and industry. Nowadays it is a predominantly outdoorsy town with a plethora of cultural and clubbing opportunities, which are some of the many reasons people of all ages flock to this dazzling capital.Find your trip
Discover the naive art of the 20th century by visiting The Croatian Museum of Naive Arts in Zagreb. You can book a guided tour or browse individually the over 1,900 artworks by Croatian but also international artists.
Gornji Grad is the upper town area of Zagreb. The main attraction here is the Stone Gate, an old entrance point to the city, now holding a shrine wiyh a 16th-century statue of the Virgin Mary in a grille-covered niche. Many visitors come here to say a prayer or to light a votive candle.
One of the most controversial and prestigious buildings in Zagreb, Mimara Museum was built at the bequest of Ante Topic Mimara. The museum houses more than 3,500 artworks including original paintings from Rembrandt, Rubens, Renoir and Manet.
North of Zagreb you'll find Medvednica Mountain, a hiking area perfect for a day trip out of town. You can wander around the Medvenica nature park or climb to Sljeme hilltop, which takes about two hours. You can go there with public transportation.
With its impressive display of Neo-Gothic artistry, the Cathedral of Zagreb was rebuilt by Viennese architects after an earthquake in 1880, and most of the money and creativity was spent on its two spires, which, interestingly enough, are not the same height. One is 104 meters tall while the other one is 105 meters.
Maksimir Park is one of the oldest public parks in the world. In its 18 hectares you'll find forests, streams, artificial lakes, abundant wildlife and some human constructions. It is a great place for a peaceful stroll or a picnic.
The city museum of Zagreb provides information and exhibitions about the history of the city itself. The permanent exhibition showcases Zagreb's past through objects from different periods, displayed in chronological order. It also explores various themes such as architecture, politics, economy, entertainment, important events and everyday life in Zagreb.
At this museum, you'll find audio guides and free guided tours to help you understand the work of contemporary artists. The permanent collection is not really permanent, as sections can be be re-arranged, expanded or reduced in the spirit of renewal typical of contemporary art. Other exhibitions focused on various types of art, from photography to media art, await you inside as well.
Discover the naive art of the 20th century by visiting The Croatian Museum of Naive Arts in Zagreb. You can book a guided tour or browse individually the over 1,900 artworks by Croatian but also international artists.
Gornji Grad is the upper town area of Zagreb. The main attraction here is the Stone Gate, an old entrance point to the city, now holding a shrine wiyh a 16th-century statue of the Virgin Mary in a grille-covered niche. Many visitors come here to say a prayer or to light a votive candle.
Baltazar is a fine dining restaurant in town serving local Croatian cuisine. It is ideally situated only 5 minutes walk from the cathedral and has an enchanting courtyard where you can enjoy your meal.
Dubravkin Put, featured by Michelin Guide in 2019, serves an excellent selection of Croatian seafood as well as superb meat dishes, all accompanied by carefully-selected wines. Outdoor seating is possible when the weather permits it. Might be necessary to book in advance.
In the heart of Zagreb you'll find Vinodol, a Croatian restaurant serving dishes inspired to central Europe and Mediterranean cuisine. Their outdoor terrace seats up to 100 people during summer. Their extensive wine list features wines from nearby regions and countries such as Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Istria. They also have a weekly menu with good offers on particular dishes and wines.
Gallo is a very popular restaurant in the city centre that serves Mediterranean cuisine, both traditional and modern. Fresh seafood dominates the menu and requires to be accompanied by a glass of Croatian wine. They also boast homemade pasta and open-air seatings.
Nokturno is a European restaurant offering a huge selection of Italian dishes like pizzas, lasagne, a wide range of pasta dishes, gnocchi and risotto. In addition, they also serve burgers, fish and meat dishes. For dessert, try the sweet pizza with chocolate and almonds. The outdoor terrace is open in the spring and summer.
This is large pub and beer hall is located only 5 minutes’ walk from the main square. They serve large portions of pub food and Croatian specialities together with their own in-house brewed beers. The happy hour takes place everyday from 17.00 to 18.00.
Okrugljak Restaurant has been serving authentic Croatian cuisine in Zagreb for over a century and has become a local institution. They use mainly local and seasonal produce to prepare typical dishes like štrukli, dough with cheese filling, or pašticada, a beef stew they serve with homemade gnocchi.
At Vagabund you can enjoy some pizza while listening to live music. Their signature pizza is topped with ham, champignons, bacon, pepperoni and olives. In addition to pizza, they also serve several local specialities like ćevapčići and other meat dishes.
Baltazar is a fine dining restaurant in town serving local Croatian cuisine. It is ideally situated only 5 minutes walk from the cathedral and has an enchanting courtyard where you can enjoy your meal.
Dubravkin Put, featured by Michelin Guide in 2019, serves an excellent selection of Croatian seafood as well as superb meat dishes, all accompanied by carefully-selected wines. Outdoor seating is possible when the weather permits it. Might be necessary to book in advance.
Ilica is the longest and most popular street of Zagreb. It starts from Jelacic Square and from there is pretty much covered in shops. Most of them sell clothes and shoes only, but it is on this street that you will find all the designer brands.
With its over 200 stores, Arena Center is the largest shopping centre in the city, but it's even more than that, as it has a cinema, a casino, a gaming area and several dining options. Some stores you'll find here are Calvin Klein, Desigual, Pull&Bear, Nike and Douglas.
Avenue Mall is a popular shopping venue featuring over 100 stores of big brands, several international restaurants and cafes, as well as a cinema. Among the stores you'll find there are H&M, Zara, Guess and Adidas.
Importanne Galleria is a small shopping centre with around thirty stores selling clothes, shoes, beauty products, jewellery and more. After a stroll in this modern building, you can stop by for lunch at one of its restaurants or cafes.
Close to Ban Jelacic Square, Centar Kaptol gathers some of the most prestigious brands in the world, like Armani Jeans, Burberry, Max & Co. and Tommy Hilfiger. Inside he shopping centre you'll find 85 shops, a cinema, as well as bars and restaurants.
Centar Cvjetni is a small shopping venue in the city centre containing some famous stores like H&M, Timberland, Guess, Tommi Hilfiger, Douglas and an Apple Store. Inside, there are also several international eateries offering for instance Mexican, Asian and Italian cuisine as well as French patisserie. Outside, you'll find yourself in Cvjetni square, which means flower square, as there are many flowers stalls to browse through.
Importanne Centar is just a few steps away from the rail station and quite close to Jelacic Square, making it a good place to pass the time or grab a bite if you have a few hours to kill before taking the train. Interesting fact: this underground shopping centre was the first one to be build in Zagreb. Keep an eye out for sales and promotions, as they are quite frequent.
Dolac Market is Zagreb's biggest and most popular open-air market. The stalls are organised on two levels and sell local produce like fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, dairies and baked goods. It is the place to go to try out local specialities, one of the most famous being cottage cheese mixed with sour cream.
Ilica is the longest and most popular street of Zagreb. It starts from Jelacic Square and from there is pretty much covered in shops. Most of them sell clothes and shoes only, but it is on this street that you will find all the designer brands.
With its over 200 stores, Arena Center is the largest shopping centre in the city, but it's even more than that, as it has a cinema, a casino, a gaming area and several dining options. Some stores you'll find here are Calvin Klein, Desigual, Pull&Bear, Nike and Douglas.
Zagreb Airport is situated about 10 kilometres southeast of the city. Every half hour, from 7.30 in the morning to 20.00, buses run by Croatian Airways connect the airport to the bus station. A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take about 25 minutes. Car rental services are also available.
Croatia can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. Citizens of EU countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay. Other travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter Croatia. Note that Croatia is not yet part of the Schengen zone, but allows visitors holding Schengen visas to enter the country without additional visa requirements.
The best months to visit Zagreb are probably the shoulder months od May and September, when temperatures are warm, days are long enough, and the city is busy, but not too much. June, July and August are the hottest and busiest months of the year. Winters are quite cold and wet but still more pleasant than in other parts of the world.
The local transport in Zagreb is shared between an efficient system of buses and trams that are run by ZET, the municipal authorities. Trams and buses operate following a daily scheme from 4.00 until midnight, then the night service starts to operate, which is reduced compared to the day service. The network is divided into 3 zones, but the trams operate only in zone 1, so you only need a ticket for more than one zone if you are planning a suburban expedition. Tickets for buses and trams can be bought from the newspaper stands.
These are the three main taxi companies in Zagreb: Taxi Cammeo +385 1 1212 Radio Taxi 1717 radiotaxizagreb.com/en Eko Taxi 1414 www.ekotaxi.hr/en
Post offices are to be found through out the city. Jurisiceva 13 +385 72 303 304 Monday-Friday: 7-20, Saturday: 7-14 Branimirova 4 +385 1 4981 550 Daily: 7-24 Ul. Braće Domany 8 +385 1 6626 641 Monday-Friday: 7-20, Saturday: 8-13
Ozaljska 1 +385 1 3097 649 24h Ilica 301 +385 1 3750321 24h Ul. Josipa Marohnića 3 +385 1 6190 639 Monday-Friday: 7-20, Saturday: 7-15, Sunday closed Ul. kralja Držislava 6 +385 1 4557 102 Monday-Friday: 7-20, Saturday: 7-15, Sunday closed
Country code: +385 Area code: 01
Zagreb Airport is situated about 10 kilometres southeast of the city. Every half hour, from 7.30 in the morning to 20.00, buses run by Croatian Airways connect the airport to the bus station. A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take about 25 minutes. Car rental services are also available.
Croatia can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. Citizens of EU countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay. Other travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter Croatia. Note that Croatia is not yet part of the Schengen zone, but allows visitors holding Schengen visas to enter the country without additional visa requirements.
