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Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and is nearly 1000 years old. It has influences from the Balkan, the Osmanli empire, the German empire, Italy and Austria (-Hungary) to which it once belonged.
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The inner city is separated in two parts - the northern 'Gornij grad' and the southern 'Donji grad'.
In Donji Grad I like the huge underground shopping center - paradise for every girl with its hundreds little stores! It's called 'Importanne' and is directly at the train station.
The biggest and most central place in Zagreb is the Jelacic - place with a big statue of a horseman called Jelacic. Very impressing!
From there you can go for a walk up to Gornij grad. There are some beautiful churches and many cafes to be visited - just enjoy the atmosphere! (And when you like markets, don't miss a visit to the 'Dolac'.)
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Zagreb offers culture, atmosphere and entertainment as well, so there is much to discover. Something funny: There is a tower ('Lotrscak') that fires a canonball every day at 12 o' clock. First time I got a little shock!
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| Sights: |
Jelacic-Place
Gornij grad
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| Accommodations: |
Youth hostel:
Petrinjska 77
Tel: 01 - 4 84 12 61
Intercontinental:
Krsnjavoga 1
Tel: 01 - 4 55 34 11 ;-)
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There are many. And they're all very cosy, so you just can't do wrong.
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The cevapcici's are best not in expensive restaurants but in the little grills at any corner.
And I highly recommend the numerous confectionery-cafes where you can enjoy your coffee with a yummy cream-cake.
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| Other recommendations: |
If you like ice skating, you could visit the outdoor ice skating installation. But it's often very crowded.
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Published on Thursday August 29th, 2002
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Fri, Apr 08 2005 - 04:37 AM
 by magic_eye
Very nice report indeed! Seems like a laid-back place where one can really relax. Also liked the report for it being so concise and yet so informative. Must visit.
By the way what is cevapcici? |
Wed, Aug 18 2004 - 06:05 AM
 by ravinderkumarsi
hiii
i read your report on Croatia and it is very nice indeed and informative too..
ravi |
Sat, Aug 02 2003 - 03:24 AM
 by andreas
Hello Kerstin,
nice article on Zagreb! I have been pretty often in Croatia when I used to be little. My Mum is from a town close to Slv. Pozega. Didn't know that there are such cool places there. Guess I have to go for a visit and check out those "new" spots :-) Would be great to read more on Croatia and see some more pics. Let me know when you publish more, so I can have a look on it.
Have a great day!
Andy |
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