Zagreb Travel Guide

 83 Reviews  After walking straight ahead from the train station, through the park, I found myself at Zagreb's main square: Ban Jelačić Square. Named after a former governor, this square features an equestrian statue and fountain, both popular meeting points for locals heading out in their own city. 

 23 Reviews  Jarun is Zagreb's sporting and recreational centre. Here you can rollerblade, cycle and walk along the tracks that surround around the lakes. You can also swim, row, sail, cable ski or even go fishing in the lakes. They also have soccer, beach volleyball, table tennis and basketball courts... 

 39 Reviews  Zagreb's main landmark is the Cathedral of the Assumption. The original church was badly damaged by sieges of the Tartars and by an earthquake. The two impressive bell towers (104 and105 m) were erected in Neo-Gothic style at the beginnig of the 20 th century. On both my visits of Zagreb in 2004... 

 41 Reviews  Just a hop, skip and jump away from the train station you can find Zagreb's Botanical Gardens, which have been open to the public for more than one hundred years. Admission is free, and once inside you'll be able to see more than 10,000 different plant species as well as some small buildings and... 

 38 Reviews  The Prislin Tower is one of the best preserved parts of the defensive fortifications, which were built in the 15th and 16th century. Its purpose was to protect Zagreb's Cathedral and the bishop's residence from invading Ottoman Turks. Directions: The Prislin Tower can be found in close vicinity to... 

 40 Reviews  The crew here believes food is an artform and they apply this philosophy to both its preparation and the way they eat it. You will hear the term slow-food incorporated in these parts often - expect your succulent meal to be at least a spiritual journey. On a beautiful afternoon, the outside... 

 30 Reviews  This place, The Old Pharmacy Pub, really packs them in on the weekend nights and has become one of the favoured night spots in the city. A cool space and very hip crowd. Here you can enjoy in your favourite "Guiness" and good Irish music, just like at your home. Open 09:00 - 23:00 (that is the... 

 59 Reviews  Zagrebacki tramvaj, coloquialy called ZET, is the cheapest way to explore the whole town of Zagreb. It will take from side to side of the town, suburbs included. Which ever number you take it will bring you back to the Jelacic Square. The tickets are available in each newspapers&tobacco kiosks which... 

 12 Reviews  A joy for many of you who have moved into the mega-super market stage of human development is Zagreb's fresh take on the situation - open air markets. Grandma loves to bring her best goodies here for you to purchase and consume every day. Locals utilise the farmer's market for purchasing almost all... 

 29 Reviews  The chapel of Jesus in Wounds (crkva Ranjenog Isusa) is situated on a field, near Zagreb airport. It was built and furnished by the widow of the nobleman Ladislav Plepelić in 1758. The chapel is entairly made of oak-wood planks. The ceiling and the panellings were painted. This chapel was also... 

 13 Reviews  During the walk thru the city center we have received a coupon for free of charge indoor climbing. Actually it was not 100% free, we had to rent the shoes and harnesses.Anyway, this was my first experience with climbing it it was amazing.I'm not a huge sports freak but this is something that I will... 

 20 Reviews  Zagreb has numerous architectural interesting sights and buildings. Among the most famous are the two Neo-Gothic bell towers, the Romanesque Lotrscak Tower or the several architectural styles of the buildings surrounding Jelacic Square. Also near the train station a few more interesting buildings...