One day in Zagreb
One day in Zagreb
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This guide is to help you discover the beauty, the charm and the secrets of Zagreb if you stay one or two days. Thanks to it, you can experience the essentials of this city.
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Important info to know about Zagreb
Two earthquarkes hit Zagreb in march 2020 and in december 2020. So the city is under a lot of work constructions. It's possible that you won't be able to visit main attractions like the Cathedral or some museums at the moment.
Sightseeing
Trg Bana Jelacića, the heart of Zagreb
Ban Josip Jelačić Square
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This is the main square of Zagreb. There are sometimes some events organized there.
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Gornji Grad, the Upper Town
St. Mark's Church
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St. Mark's Church is one of the symbols of Zagreb and located in the heart of the Upper Town of Zagreb.
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Strossmayer Promenade
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This Promenade is a walk in the Upper Town with picturesque views of the Lower Town. A lot of events are organized there especially in winter, like the Christmas Market, or in summer.
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Stone Gate
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Kamenita vrata, or the Stone Gate, is a sacred pilgrimage site in Zagreb, revered for its ancient shrine of the Virgin Mary.
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Lotrščak Tower
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This historical tower was built in the XIIIth century. It has a canon which is fired every day at midday.
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Plato Gradec
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From this place, you'll have a great view over the old district of Kaptol. There are also a lot of events organized there like the Christmas Market or the Festival of Lights.
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Kaptol
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Dolac Market
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The Market Place of Zagreb is opened every day in the morning. It is really recognizable thanks to the red umbrellas which are one of the symbols of Zagreb.
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Ulica Ivana Tkalčića
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Tkalčićeva street or the street of the bars and restaurants.
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Lower Town
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Trg Kralja Tomislava
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The Square of the King Tomislav. Really beautiful square between the Pavillon of arts and the main train station with fountains and the statue of the former King Tomislav.
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Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb
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The Croatian National Theater where you can watch ballets, operas and other shows.
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Cvjetni trg
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Cvjetni trg, also called the Flowers square, is an animated place with a lots of terraces of cafés and restaurants.
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Cafés
Note : it is allowed to smoke in the cafés in Croatia except if they are serving food.
Caffe bar Kic Klub
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Coffee bar of the Cultural Center of Zagreb with a terrace.
Smoking place.
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Amélie
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Café and Cake Shop with a terrace. Ice creams in the summer. One of the best place for sweets. Non-smoking place inside.
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Magnolia slastice Gundulićeva
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Café and Cake Shop with a terrace. Non-smoking place inside.
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Restaurants
Croatian cuisine
La Štruk
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Restaurants serving only delicious and fresh štrukli. Štrukli is a traditional Croatian dish, consisting of baked or cooked dough filled with cheese, typically served as a savory pastry or casserole.
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Capuciner
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Two restaurants in one : one serving pasta and pizza dishes, the other one is a grill place for meat lovers with traditional cuisine.
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Nokturno
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A nice and affordable restaurant in one of the most picturesque street of the city center. Croatian and international cuisine.
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Ribice i tri točkice
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A good fish restaurant in the center. On the fancy side.
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Burgers
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Submarine Burger Frankopanska
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Several locations in the center. This one is the first restaurant which opened. They are focused on using local ingredients.
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Pizzas
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Ice creams
Chocolat 041
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Slastičarnica Zagreb
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Amélie
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Café and Cake Shop with a terrace. Ice creams in the summer. One of the best place for sweets. Non-smoking place inside.
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L'amore per il gelato
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Museums
Museum of Broken Relationships
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For me, the best museum in town. If you had to choose only one museum, I'd recommend this one. Very unique.
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Zagreb City Museum
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Museum of the city. Really interesting and tracing all the historical periods.
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