Zagreb Attractions

Zagreb's colourful market

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 ...
...appreciate the visual impact of Dolac – all the stalls have red striped shades that make a stunning picture, especially on bright sunny days. The main level is predominantly fruit and vegetables although there are a small number of craft stalls at the very back. What I love about this market is that you don’t just get commercial traders with mountains of produce, but you also see individuals selling whatever they have a surplus of. One of the things ...

fizzytom 10.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Dolac Market, Zagreb

The bustling heart of nineteenth century Zagreb

Advantages: Not hard to find, good craft market, useful transport hub, impressive buildings
Disadvantages: Expensive cafes, ugly advertising hoardings

...the new socialist government regarded Jelacic as an Austrian collaborator and symbolic of Croatian nationalism which not good when Tito was trying to unite the Slavs; the square was according named trg Republike. Fortunately a gallery curator kept it hidden and in 1990, after Croatians voted for independence from Yugoslavia, Jelacic’s role in history was reconsidered as important and the statue was therefore reinstalled. Another trg Bana Jelacica ...
...the fountain! Both the Jelacic statue and the Mandusevac monument are popular places to meet up with friends as they are both surrounded by a couple of steps which make a good place to sit. However, there are several cafes to sit at in good weather and indulge in a bit of people watching while enjoying a coffee - or a beer if you prefer. Be warned though, sitting at one of these cafes is pretty costly so get off the main square if you’re on a tight ...

fizzytom 23.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Jelacic Square (Trg bana), Zagreb