Modern European metropolises have always been the world's top destinations for active, urban holidays. In recent years, and particularly after Croatia's accession to the European Union, Zagreb has increasingly been recognised as an undiscovered European gem. It's being celebrated as a tourist destination offering an extremely rich range of cultural attractions, entertainment and a food scene that promises visitors an unforgettable trip no matter what their budget.
This city on the Sava River is one of the oldest in Central Europe and its history as an urban centre at the crossroads of numerous cultures, artistic movements and historical events goes back almost one thousand years. Throughout its history, Zagreb developed as a dual city. Its old centre consisted of the medieval mercantile town of Gradec and the upper town of Kaptol as the seat of the archdiocese. The city finally united in the nineteenth century and saw a real explosion in architecture, art and culture. This continues to resonate today in Zagreb, the newest capital city of the European Union.
Many visitors have rated Zagreb as the ideal destination for pedestrians because the streets of the capital are dotted with impressive examples of historical and modern architecture, from the magnificent buildings in the Upper Town to the picturesque streets of the Lower Town. The city centre also offers a whole range of opportunities to relax in the greenery of preserved nature parks and promenades such as Zrinjevac, Tuškanac or the Zagreb Botanical Garden. Head in any direction and discover Zagreb in the palm of your hand.
Zagreb is also often dubbed an old city with a young soul and a playful heart because the streets of the city centre are buzzing with the rhythm of the small shops and cafes where locals enjoy the traditional ritual of drinking coffee, while every evening the numerous music bars take over, including Funk in Tkalčićeva Street or the fascinating A'e in Radićeva Street. Zagreb has become an unmissable stop for craft beer lovers with local breweries like Medvedgrad, Zmajska Pivovara and Garden Brewery, while those who prefer excellent wines will definitely find something to their taste in the large assortment of wines from Croatian regions such as Istria, Dalmatia, Slavonia and Međimurje available at every turn. Zagreb also boasts an excellent food scene. Visitors can try traditional Croatian dishes at restaurants such as Agava and Stari Fijaker, or embark on a modern gastronomic adventure at restaurants such as Dubravkin put, Zinfandel's and Noel.
The city's calendar is full of exciting events year-round, so you're sure to find something just for you. Music and film lovers can enjoy famous festivals including Animafest, ZagrebDox and the INmusic festival. You're sure to have an excellent time at street festivals and events including Fuliranje, Cest is d'Best and, of course, the unmissable Advent in Zagreb, which has been winning the prestigious title of the best European Christmas fair for years.
The centre of Zagreb is also home to a wealth of Croatian culture and art that is accessible through a rich network of museums and galleries including the Mimara Museum, the Museum of Arts and Crafts and the Klovićevi Dvori Gallery. And speaking of museums, every trip to Zagreb should include a visit to the Museum of Broken Relationships, a unique exhibition concept that has become famous for its originality, and which has travelled to museums all over the world.
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