The Croatian metropolis, rich in cultural heritage, is
the city of Zagreb. Situated in the north of the country, it is close to the Slovenian and Austrian borders making it an inevitable European destination. It is about 140 kilometers away from the neighboring Ljubljana and 400 kilometers from Vienna. There are about 800,000 inhabitants living here today, while the surrounding area exceeds one million. It covers an area of 641 square miles. Unlike most other European metropolises, it is not overcrowded. It is characterized by a moderate continental climate; summers are hot and dry with average temperatures of 22 °C, and winters are relatively dry and do not overheat at average temperatures of 1 °C.
The story of modern Zagreb continues with the rich social and cultural life that follows the city since its foundation, which is the basis of a great tourist offer.
There is a fast growing number of
private apartments in Zagreb and other various
accommodation options at relatively affordable prices. The rich history of Zagreb begins with the founding of the Diocese of Kaptol. The first written record dates from 1095. The estate on the neighboring hill of Gardec is proclaimed as a free royal town in 1242. Both settlements are surrounded by tough turrets and towers existing still. They formally associated in 1850 gathering surrounding towns in the unique city of Zagreb. Many mystical stories come from the 7th and 8th centuries. This is the era of witches, noblemen, and locals, as well as tribal fairy tales described in the rich heritage of the Croatian bibliography. In reality, Zagreb was a trading and craft center and an immigrant shelter of numerous noble and royal families, church patrons and wealthy merchants from all over Europe.
Cultural sights are numerous, mostly located in the center of the city, starting from Jelacic Square, from Ilica Street to Kaptol hill or along the line of eight green city parks. A little further on there is the wooded Maksimir with a vivid Zoo. Along with numerous museums and theatres, the nightlife flourishes in the most picturesque town of Croatia, and an exciting and dynamic holiday for urban tourists is guaranteed. Past few years Zagreb became famous for Advent in Zagreb, offering numerous street events in December with this praxis extending throughout the whole year. Zagreb is a city for mingling on its streets, open-air festivals, exhibits, performances, fingertip food and meeting a bunch of cheerful and open-minded people. Have a good time!
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