In Zagreb, you can encounter the romance and style of a Central European city.
Introduction to Zagreb
• Basic information: Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia, as well as the political, economic and cultural center. It is located in northern Croatia, on the south bank of the Sava River, at the foot of Mount Medvednica. It has a total area of 1,291 square kilometers and a population of about 800,000. It has a temperate continental climate.
• Historical Evolution: The city’s history can be traced back to 1093, originating from the two castles of Gradec and Kaptol. In 1850, it was officially merged into the city of Zagreb. In 1867, it became the capital of the Croatia and Slavonia territories of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1918, it belonged to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. During World War II, it was the capital of the Croatian puppet state. It was liberated by Yugoslav guerrillas in 1945 and became the capital of independent Croatia in 1991.
• City features: As a famous historical city in Central Europe, the entire city of Zagreb consists of three parts, namely the Old Town (Upper Town) consisting of ancient buildings such as churches and town halls, the New Town (Lower Town) consisting of squares, commercial areas, and opera houses, and the modern urban area developed after World War II. With numerous museums and a thriving cafe culture, it is an artist's paradise.
Things to do in Zagreb
• Must-see attractions
◦ Governor General Jelacic Square: The central square in Zagreb, with a giant sculpture of Croatian national hero Ban Jozef Jelacic, surrounded by many 18th and 19th century Baroque buildings. Ilica Street, which runs across the square, is the main commercial street.
◦ Museum of Broken Relationships: The world’s first museum of broken relationships, it houses items of broken relationships from around the world, with each exhibit having a love story behind it.
◦ Upper Town: A good place to experience the history of Zagreb, with many ancient buildings such as St. Mark's Church, Lotršak Tower, Stone Gate, etc.
• Food recommendations
◦ Croatian barbecue: including roast pork, roast beef, roast lamb, etc., served with French fries and vegetable salad. The meat is tender and juicy and full of fragrance.
◦ Seafood cuisine: Since Croatia is located on the Adriatic Sea, Zagreb’s seafood cuisine is also excellent, such as grilled squid, fried fish, seafood pasta, etc.
◦ Cheese pie: A famous local snack, it is made of puff pastry wrapped with fragrant cheese, with a crispy texture and rich cheese flavor.
• Accommodation suggestions
◦ Luxury: Hotel Marina Zagreb, Radisson Art Hotel Zagreb, Le Premier Boutique Hotel, etc., with exquisite interior decoration and complete service facilities.
◦ Design: Panorama Hotel Zagreb, with an infinity pool on the rooftop and beautiful views of the city.
• Transportation Guide
◦ External transportation: You can first arrive at Pleso International Airport and then go to the city center by airport bus, taxi, etc.
◦ City transportation: Zagreb retains the old trams, which are one of the main means of transportation. In addition, there are buses, taxis, etc. There is also the world's shortest cable car connecting the upper and lower cities.