Advantages: Elegant architecture, plenty of green spaces, lots of museums, good food Disadvantages: Not so good for people with mobility problems
should be aware that the trams can move quickly. On the subject of walking, it's also important to know that the city is essentially on two levels (Gornji grad - the upper town and Donji grad - the lower town) connected either by a moderately steep hill, a short funicular ride or stone steps, depending on where you go up or down. Due to the narrow streets, the one way system and some traffic-free streets, Zagreb is not the kind of city that lends itself to open-topped bus tours ( I did read about a segway tour of Zagreb recently though) so you do need to walk a fair bit if you want to see a lot. Fortunately, café culture is an intrinsic part of Zagreb life so you should do as the locals do and take regular breaks at pavement cafes.
On of my favourite things about Zagreb is the view when you exit the train station. If you arrive by train ...
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: pretty E. European city Disadvantages: pretty similar to others on Balkan
World War and the recent civil war brought political migration of different ethnic/national groups from the area of Zagreb as well as Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, though there are still all 3 main ethnic groups in Croatia: Catholic, Orthodox and Moslem no matter of the cunning political aims.
There's a 13th century gothic cathedral that crowns this 900-year-old city, which, with its twin spires, is the city's most impressive landmark. The cathedral is located in the historic Gornji Grad, or upper town, which is a beautiful place to hang out, with many cafés. The quarter also contains the Church of St. Marko, with its brightly tiled roof and other remarkable features, attractions, natural beauty, traditions and customs and its tourist potential in a new way. Surrounding region of Zagreb has its natural beauties, churches and local ...
barefoot777 13.02.2006
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