Zagreb

Zagreb is Croatia's dynamic and bustling capital and an ideal starting location for many on fly-drive holidays. The city is located between the lower slopes of the Medvendica Mountain and the banks of the Sava river; the city is small enough to be covered on foot and is packed full of places of historical interest and museums. There are also a wide range of shops, stylish restaurants and cafes located throughout the pleasant squares and alleyways. The city is one of the best examples of a mediaeval city and retains its sense of history coupled with the buzz of a modern city.

The city is divided into two distinct areas; the mediaeval upper town which houses the the Cathederal, St. Mark's Square, the Presidential Palace and Croatian parliament. The lower town dating from the late 19th century is a planned area of wide boulevards, open squares and parks with an impressive array of public buildings and museums. Visitors may have a sense of deja-vu while strolling down the cobblestone streets of Zagreb’s medieval Upper Town or sipping an espresso on the patio of a turn-of-the-century hotel. For years, moviemakers have been using the city’s classic Austro-Hungarian architecture as a stand-in for capitals like Vienna or Budapest. It is Zagreb you see in many mini series, including “The Winds of War” and in feature films starring George C. Scott, William Hurt, Jane Seymour, Meryl Streep or Richard Chamberlain.

The Upper Town’s picturesque Stone gate, the site of a popular religious shrine, and its towers and fortifications are major tourist attractions. Its churches and chapels, especially its twin-spired neo Gothic cathedral, the lovely Church of St. Mark and the lavishly baroque Church of St. Catherine are also popular with visitors. In addition to the National Theatre, featuring opera, drama and ballet, Zagreb boasts numerous museums and art galleries, including the Klovicevi dvori in the Upper Town, a major arts and crafts museum, the Mimamra Museum, which houses an extensive and eclectic private collection, and Zagreb University, one of the region’s oldest. Visitors can experience avant-garde theatre and dance at the Zagreb Youth Theatre or attend classical and jazz concerts at the Lisinski Hall.

Croats love their food and Zagreb has many fine restaurants. Try strukle, which is a puff pastry with cottage cheese and purica with mlinci which is turkey with specially prepared pastry, washed down with a cool, crisp Croatian wine, followed by a post-prandial stroll through Zrinjevac park, with its old trees, fountain and busts of Croatian cultural figures.

The area around Zagreb is worth exploring too, nearby are a number of barouque towns, Croatia's most revered medival fortress and Mount Medvednica.

Our chosen hotels:
Hotel Palace (4*)	Hotel Aristos (4*)	Hotel Astoria (4*)
The palace hotel is located in the very heart of the city of Zagreb on the beautiful Strossmayer Square.	The hotel’s name comes from Greek, "Aristos" which means the best and their goal is to offer you the best service.	Located in a quiet area of central Zagreb. Dating from 1932, the recently refurbished Astoria, offers excellents levels of service and accommodation.
Movie Hotel (3*)	Hotel Dubrovnik (4*)	Hotel Villa Tina
The Movie Hotel came into existence following the success of the popular Movie Pub. Rooms have names of famous world actors and are decorated with the actors' exclusive pictures.	The Hotel Dubrovnik has a rich tradition of hospitality since 1929 and its prime location in Zagreb’s main city square makes it a perfect choice if you wish to be in the very heart of the City.	Hotel Villa Tina is situated above the beautiful Maksimir park. It is an oasis of a comfortable retreat connected to the city centre by excellent public transport.

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