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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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4.7
(37 reviews)
Rita
The city has beautiful parks with brisk forests and a flourishing habit. These are the perfect spots to hike the beautiful nature trails. My friends enjoyed our stay in this city a lot!
Mia
Zagreb city is the perfect destination as it has something for everyone. I had a great time in the art galleries admiring all the paintings. I hope to bring my friends next time.
Walter
Zagreb has a bustling nightlife. My partner took night tours to star gaze and enjoy the city's exciting ambiance. We shall definitely come back again.
Elias
While in Zagreb, I was delighted to have a taste of the City's traditional foods as well as delicious seafood cuisines. We really fell in love with Zagreb food.
Lea
Zagreb offers a lot. My most memorable moment here was going shopping in the markets. I especially enjoyed the clothing sections which had fashionable apparel. I really look forward to my next visit.
Matt
My friends and I really loved it in the green gardens in the city. It was a perfect hideaway to relax and have a picnic. The gardens have blooming flowers and massive trees. Zagreb is such a beauty!
Heidi
I Really loved Zagreb. I particularly loved its unique museums that had a lot of beautiful war exhibits and great stories. I highly recommend this city to every art lover.