Zagreb
Zagreb is a Middle European town, the capital of Croatia. Its closeness and good connections with other European towns have contributed to its development as a business and cultural centre, centre of art and University... Zagreb that we know today has emerged by joining two medieval settlements, Gradec and Kaptol. The historical centre of the town has three parts: Kaptol, the centre of the Catholic church and the spiritual life, Gradec, the administration centre of Croatia, and Donji grad (Downtown), the business and urban centre of the town. Take a walk on Gornji grad (Upper town) and return to the past, enjoy a true baroque feeling, visit Dolac, the open market place, stroll through many parks and meet some of the town's attractions.
The Church of St. Mark – from the 13th century, famous by its unique roof with the emblem of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia and the emblem of Zagreb.
The Lotrščak Tower– built in the 13th century as a protection for the town gate. A cannon from the tower can be heard every day at noon.
The Stone Gate – medieval town gate from the 13th century with the Chapel of the Virgin Mary, the protector of Zagreb. According to the legend, in the fire that broke out in 1731, the flames swallowed everything except the Mother of God with Jesus, which remained untouched.
The Cathedral of the Virgin Mary – the biggest church in Croatia protecting the invaluable treasures
HNK (Croatian National Theatre)
The vicinity of Zagreb offers you the possibility to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of small towns: in Samobor, you can try the famous custard cake (kremšnita), discover the charms of the Croatian baroque town of Varaždin, or peek into Velika Gorica and its surroundings known by wooden mansions and churches, unique in this part of Europe.
