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Lively Zagreb is not only the capital and largest city of Croatia, but also the cultural, economic and political center of the country. It is located on the slopes of the beautiful hill Medvednica (Zagrebachka Gora) in the north and the floodplain of the Sava River in the south. The name "Zagreb" was first mentioned in 1094 when the Zagreb diocese of Kaptol was founded, and Zagreb became a free royal city in 1242, while the origin of the name remains a mystery despite several theories.Zagreb is a classic Central European city with clearly visible Austro-Hungarian, Viennese and Slavic influences. Prone to this, the Old Town of Zagreb consists of two medieval settlements on the hill: Grich, a civic settlement, which was renamed Gradec, and Kaptol, a church settlement, which was established in the 16th century. These two cities continued as rival entities until the 19th century, when it was joined by a series of new buildings and extended south to the floodplain of the Sava, with a rectilinear new city of squares and public buildings.Zagreb, as the capital of the country, offers something for everyone. Numerous restaurants, lively cafes, landscaped parks, a rich cultural and artistic scene and beautiful architecture are just some of the factors that make Zagreb a special place to visit and live.

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Amelia

Amelia

30/01/2022

We had fun hiking in the expansive terraces of the City. The city boasts of serene natural landscapes that we strolled on during our 3 days vacation. Zagreb is a very magical place.
Ella

Ella

10/11/2021

It was pleasant being in the City at night, gazing at the City's skylines as I enjoyed the rhythm of live music. This trip to Zagreb was the best ever and I really look forward to visiting again.
Josef

Josef

26/01/2022

My husband and I spent our honeymoon in this city and loved everything about it. We especially liked to wander down its beautiful cobblestones streets. We found this city very beautiful.
Scott

Scott

26/01/2022

I greatly enjoyed going to the beautiful markets. They had fresh fruits and vegetables under colorful umbrellas and very welcoming traders. We found this city a very spectacular destination.
Nate

Nate

16/01/2022

My boys and i had a terrific time in this city. We tried out the locally made beers with a rich taste. We look forward to our next visit.
Kurt

Kurt

21/01/2022

We experienced the magic of this city first hand. Taking walks at night in the lit streets bustling with people who engage in great conversations. It's such a magical city!
Lilian

Lilian

23/01/2022

We visited this beautiful city and were charmed by its glorious chapels. We enjoyed their paintings and quietness. This city is worth visiting for the perfect holiday.
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