Holiday in Zagreb

About Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia's underrated capital, surprises with a vibrant café culture, excellent museums, and a charming Upper Town with medieval streets. The city is divided into the historic Upper Town (Gornji Grad) featuring the iconic St. Mark's Church, whose colorful tiled roof displays the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb, and the elegant Lower Town (Donji Grad) with green parks, Art Nouveau buildings, and the bustling Ban Jelačić Square. The Museum of Broken Relationships — a unique collection of relics from failed love stories — is Zagreb's most original museum and attracts visitors from all over the world. The Croatian National Theatre, the Strossmayer Art Gallery, and the Mimara Museum with works by Rembrandt, Rubens, and Renoir showcase the cultural depth of the city. The Dolac Market, a colorful farmers' market right above the main square, is the culinary heart of Zagreb. Zagreb's café culture is legendary: terraces line Tkalčićeva Street, and the ritual of drinking coffee is not a break but a social event that can last for hours. Maksimir Park in the east and Lake Jarun in the south offer relaxation in nature. Culinary highlights include Štrukli (stuffed strudel), Purica s Mlincima (turkey with baked dough), and the patisseries of the Upper Town. The Advent season transforms Zagreb into one of Europe's most atmospheric Christmas markets — repeatedly awarded as the best Christmas market on the continent. As a starting point for excursions to Plitvice, Varaždin, or Zagorje, Zagreb is ideal.