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Advantages: Elegant architecture, plenty of green spaces, lots of museums, good food Disadvantages: Not so good for people with mobility problems
the cathedral and city walls. The neo-Gothic cathedral of St Stephens (built 1899) with its twin spires is worth at least a quick visit to see a remarkable tryptich by Albrecht Durer, but it is somewhat overshadowed by the striking tiled roof of St. Marks. Also worth a look on this level are the Banski Dvori - the presidential palace, and the Sabor - the parliament building.
I am almost unable to visit any new place and not take a look at the food markets. Zagreb's is called Dolac and is situated just behind the main square, you'll easily spot where the market starts with a flower market. Just beyond the flower market is the market hall where mainly meats and dairy produce are sold; look out for the huge hanging joints of ham from the Dalmatia area of the country. In the dairy section there were tables where local ladies were selling homemade ...
Advantages: Fascinating, colourful, might get to sample some Croatian foods, shop for a picnic Disadvantages: Can't buy some things if you're in a hotel
Dolac is Zagreb?s very colourful central fresh produce market. It is situated in the area just behind Trg Bana Jelacic and you can access it though a small lane where you see the flower market start. The market was opened in 1930, having been built on the site of a slum clearance; it was agreed by the city's bigwigs that the houses there were not a fitting sight for visitors to a capital city and so they were duly demolished. I was delighted to read that in his speech at the opening of the market, the mayor of Zagreb Dr. Stjepan Srkulj said "?During my visit to Holland this year, ladies and gentlemen, I can honestly say that I did not see a market that was as nice as this...? - and, you know, it is rather special.
Beyond the flower market you can either climb the stone steps to the market proper or go into the main indoor section ...
Advantages: Beautiful cathedral and friendly guides Disadvantages: None
On a recent short break to Ripon in North Yorkshire, and having a liking for cathedrals as I do, I took the time to visit Ripon Cathedral with my partner.
Located just five minutes walk from the market square area of Ripon town centre, the cathedral is very easy to reach. There is also a car park a couple of minutes walk from the cathedral.
Ripon Cathedral is unusual in that, in common with only one other Cathedral in the country, it also functions as a Parish Church.
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A LITTLE HISTORY
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The Cathedral building itself began in the 7th century when St Wilfrid built one of England's first stone churches on the site.
St Wilfrid was educated at Lindisfarne and then travelled to Rome in 652. On his return, he became abbot of a Benedictine monastery and built a church in Ripon. The crypt of the church is ...
JEFFJEN 14.12.2009 (19.12.2009)
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