Zagreb is a special city, a story that is never finished
There is something particular in the way the leaves rustle in autumn while you walk around Zrinjevac, in the light of gas lamps of the Upper Town and in the songs of street artists. There is something yours only in the atmosphere of Zagreb’s cafes in the evening, while the sunset washes the last traces of daylight. There is something in the lights of candles of the Cathedral or the Stone Gates…
Art pavilion in Zagreb
And while the fast and busy business rhythm disappears quietly in the game of light and shadow, another one arises inviting you to timeless or modern theatrical performances, concerts, restaurants or nightclubs. Zagreb is a special city, a story that is never finished, a story to which you too add some magic. Zagreb has its soul. And you, you have Zagreb…
Gradec or Grič is the name for the old part of the city of Zagreb on the hills of Medvednica from which was developed, together with Kaptol, the modern city of Zagreb.
The Zagreb Funicular
The centre of Gradec is St Marko’s Square with St Marko’s Church (built in the 13th century in Romanesque style, restructured in the second half of the 14th century and then renovated between 1876 and 1882 after the earthquake in the Gothic Revival style, and Ban’s Palace (Banski dvori) which is the headquarters of the Croatian Government, whereas the headquarters of the Croatian Parliament is on the other side of the Square. Ćirilometodska Street leads from St Marko’s Square on the south, towards Lotrščak Tower, and in this street there are the Old City Hall, Greek Catholic Co-cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius, Museum of the Naive Art and the Museum of Broken Relationships.
View of Down Town
Nature Park Medvednica is situatedon the north of Zagreb. The highest peak is Sljeme (1033 m), a well-known skiing resort with well-equipped touristic facilities and the home of FIS race Snow Queen Trophy. Thanks to its extraordinary natural beauties and the proximity of the capital, it has become the favourite promenade of the citizens of Zagreb. Inside the park, there are eight forest reserves, whilethree trees are protected by the law as natural monuments – Gupčeva lipa (linden tree) in Donja Stubica, old yew tree on Šupljak and old yew tree next to Horvat’s steps.
