The architecture of the town, Zagreb

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Favorite thing: The magnificent string of eight parks of Donji grad (the Lower Town) make up "Lenuzzijevu zelenu potkovu" (Lenuzi's green horseshoe), which is the most valuable and original contribution of urban-planing carried out at the end of the 19th century.

Fondest memory: Tomislavov Trg (the King Tomisla Square) is the first impression of Zagreb to all those who arriving by train. The moment a visitor is stepping out of the Railway Station, the city of Zagreb is starting its seductive game offering view at own "stomach". For most of the visitors it is love at first sight.

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Favorite thing: There is so much to be discovered and it takes time and take the time for the details. It's well worth it. I recommend a minium stay of 3 full days in this pleasant city. Take comfortable walking shoes and sun protection with you and go out exploring.

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Favorite thing: Zagreb's been making quite a bit of noise during these last couple of months spreading & growing... The new-to-be highest building is being built [I think they should be done quite soon actually], there are plans for whole complexes along the river Sava, the new Modern Art Museum - everything's roaring, dusty & crazy... We'll see what comes out of it all, but let's hope for the best... ;)

Favorite thing: When you go around Zagreb (by foot, bike, tram - whatever), please do me a favor! Look up! There are so many amazing balconies, façades, windows, roofs etc. I often lift my head up to see something new & amazing & I've lived here my whole life! So, be smart & explore the world above your haircut! You'll like it! :)

Fondest memory: I took this photo of this great house with an even greater balcony a friend of mine showed me! Sometimes we sit on a bench right across that house & simply stare... It's located on the eastern side of King Tomislav square. Doesn't it look fabulous?! :)

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Favorite thing: Petra Preradovica Square is locally called Cvjetni trg (the Flower Market) due to the colourful flowers displayed on the stalls and filling the air with their sweet small.
A notable feature of this square is the statue of the Croatian poet and romanticist Petar Preradovic. Here stands the lovely building of the Orthodox Church of the Holy Transfiguration of the Lord.

Fondest memory: It is a great tradition in Zagreb to gift away the flowers. One do it in various occasions; birthdays, holidays, when visiting friends, but most of all, to the sweathearts. When in Zagreb, be as we are, buy a rose to your love.

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Favorite thing: The square was named after Ante Starcevic, Croatian politician from the first half of the 19th century who was considered as "the father of the country".
On the northern side of the square there is the City Library, which has a fine collection of books.

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Favorite thing: Ilica is the longest street in Zagreb, almost several kilometres, which leads towards the western suburbs of the town. The street is full of shops, cafes, restaurants and various buildings dating from the turn of the last century.

Fondest memory: Ilica is also one of the favorite pedestrian of the town, ecpecially the section from Trg J.Jelacica to Britanski trg.

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Favorite thing: This Neo-Renaissance palace at number 11 on Nikola Subic Zrinski Square was built at the end of the 19th century, and is the seat of Hrvatska Akademija Znanosti i Umjetnosti, the Croatian Academy of Arts and Sciences.
On the second floor of the building are the exhibition rooms of the Strossmayer Gallery of Old Masters. The founding of this gallery was initiated by the Bishop of Djakovo with a donation in 1884.
The collection primarily includes paintings by Italian masters, but there are also masterpieces by El Greco, Goya, Durer, Corrot, Coubert and others.