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Airport
Zagreb Pleso Airport is 20 km southeast of the city centre. The single terminal is small but functional and recently renovated. There is a regular direct service to most major European cities, and the national carrier Croatia Airlines connects to Croatia’s secondary cities. 
Transport from Airport to City Centre
Taxis are usually available outside the airport, but if none are waiting the tourist desk can call one for you. Taxis are metered and drivers generally honest. The trip to central Zagreb takes up to half an hour and should cost around K200.
Orientation
Zagreb is situated between the banks of the River Sava and the foothills of Mount Medvednica. The city can be roughly divided into three separate districts, the most picturesque of which is the old town. Gornji grad, or the Upper Town as it is known locally, is the seat of Croatia’s government and parliament and has some of its finest neo-classical and baroque architecture. Most of the buildings date from the 17th and 18th century, but one senses the old town’s medieval roots in the narrow streets and hillside location. Stretched out below Gornji grad or the Upper Town is Donji grad or the Lower Town, dating mostly from the 19th century. At the centre is Trg bana Jelacica (Ban Jelacic Sq), surrounded by rather large pedestrian zones in Gajeva, Bogoviceva and Tkalciceva (streets), lined with cafés and bars, and from which radiate streets like Ilica, the main shopping thoroughfare. To the east of Trg Bana Jelacica is Jurisiceva St and Trg Hrvatskih Velikana, with the circular art pavilion designed by Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. Go further and you come to the sprawling greenery of Maksimir Park with its zoo gardens. To the west of Trg bana Jelacica are the National Theatre and Zagreb’s main art museums, the Mimara and the Arts and Crafts Museums. To the south of Trg bana Jelacica is the railway station, which acts as a frontier between pre- and post-war Zagreb. The latter, awash with businesses and government ministries, is dominated by concrete skyscrapers. Across the Sava river lies Novi Zagreb (New Zagreb), home to the fairgrounds and too many oppressive communist-era residential flats.
Excursions
Zagreb is ideally located for different day trips. The Croatian hinterland (Hrvatsko Zagorje) is just behind the Medvednica mountain and gives you an opportunity for a wonderful day trip, through the picturesque hills lined with vineyards and small villages. This lovely area is full of medieval castles. Plitvice Lakes National Park, an easy drive from Zagreb, is included in Unesco’s World Heritage List, and offers the beauty of 16 lakes with waterfalls cascading from lake to lake, with plenty of streams and hiking trails. Do not forget to take a cable car ride to the top of the mountain Sljeme, towering above Zagreb, and enjoy the panoramic view from the top (1,035m). 
Getting Around
Travellers are less likely to get swindled in Zagreb than they are in other capitals in this part of Europe, and violent crime is rare, although foreigners should keep an eye out for the occasional ‘fast’ taxi meter. In fact, the biggest problem travellers are likely to have with taxis is finding enough of them. Taxis queue in front of the bus and train stations, near the main square, at several other stands throughout the city and in front of the hotels. But don’t count on flagging one down in the street; even in the busy city centre, it can be a long wait. However most of the places of interest, business or tourist, are within walking distances.
What to see
Zagreb Cathedral: Archaeological investigations suggest the first church on the site of the present day cathedral was built in the 9c. The current building is, however, much younger. Like most major European churches, the cathedral has gone through numerous phases of construction and destruction. The most recent changes were made after the earthquake of 1880 caused the vaulting to collapse and damaged the bell tower beyond repair.
Lotrscak Tower: Each day at noon a cannon is fired from the top of this 13c tower to mark the day that, according to tradition, a cannonball fired from Lotrscak landed on the lunch of the Turkish Pasha, and convinced him to call off his siege of the city. Inside the tower is a small museum of the city history.
Mimara Museum: Zagreb’s premier art museum was founded on the collection of Ante Mimara (1898-1987). Among the attractions are a fine collection of hand-blown glass from ancient Egypt to the late 19c, and strong East Asian collections. Also notable is the assortment of Eastern European Christian icons. The collections also include works by many of the old masters, as well as some more recent pieces from Western Europe, including several fine Impressionist works. 
The Zagreb City Museum: Built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1997, this museum is now one of the most interesting places to see in Zagreb. Completely restored and modernised, it uses state-of-the-art technology and shows the city and its way of life from ancient times to the present day. 
Botanical Gardens: The botanical gardens were laid out in 1889 as research grounds for the school of forestry. They still serve the university, but are open to the public as well, and offer pleasant walks when the weather is fine. 
Medvedgrad Castle: Built in the 13c under threat of Tartar attacks, Medvedgrad is located on the southern side of Mount Medvednica, above Zagreb. The castle is in reasonably good condition and a certain amount of reconstruction has been done.
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Zagreb’s main shopping district is along Ilica between Trg bana Jelacica and Britanski Trg, on streets coming off Ilica, like Gajeva, Preradoviceva and Gunduliceva and in the pedestrian zone. Importanne Centre is an underground mall, with its main entrance across the main railway station. Croatians love fashion, and visitors will find a wide variety of clothing, although the prices are often surprisingly high – one of the reasons many Croatians still shop in Austria and Italy. The Dolac market place in Gornji grad is the best place to find local arts and crafts. For a locally produced gift, a good bet is foodstuffs. Croatia’s rocky coast produces unique dry wines, as well as top-quality cheeses, olive oil and meats.
Where to walk
It is worthwhile getting hold of the Zagreb City Walks booklet, which can be obtained at the Zagreb Tourist Information Centre. You can see pretty much everything worth seeing by walking around, since most of Zagreb’s sights are centrally located. From the train station, walk by the 19c art pavilion, and continue north through the parks to the main square, Trg bana Jelacica. From there you are within reach of the cathedral, or you can walk up Tkalciceva for a relaxed coffee and some people-watching along Zagreb’s main promenade. From Tkalciceva, keep your eye out for narrow alleys leading up to the left – these all lead to Radiceva. Halfway up Radiceva, you can double back through the 13c Stone Gate – now also a Marian shrine – and emerge in the Upper Town. As you wander through the narrow streets, keep your eyes out for the old street signs, which were also written in German. Do not miss St Mark’s Sq and St Mark’s church with the multicoloured ceramic roof tiles showing the Croatian and Zagreb’s coats of arms. It dates back to the 13c and was once the parish church of Gradec. Inside the church you’ll run into sculptures of Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic again. You can descend from the old town on the funicular 
railway, located in front of Lotrscak Tower, or continue left along the promenade back towards Trg bana Jelacica. Note the statue of writer AG Matos (sitting alone on the bench). If you use the funicular railway, turn left to Ilica St and after 50m turn right into Preobrazenska to emerge on Preradovic Sq, better known as the Cvjetni plac (Flower market). Head down Preradoviceva St and then right into Masarykova towards Trg Marsala Tita (Marshal Tito Sq), and a campus of cultural buildings including the old University, the National Theatre, the Mimara and the old National Library (the new National Library is located on the way to the airport). The Croatian National Theatre is a monumental construction built in 1894/95 according to the designs of two Viennese architects, Hellmer and Fellner, famous for their theatre building. In front of the building stands the Well of Life (Zdenac Zivota), a work by the great sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. The large, greyish-blue,  neo-renaissance building, a former grammar school that now bears the name MIMARA in large letters on its facade, is a museum that came into being thanks to the art collector Ante Topic Mimara and his wife Wiltrud. They donated to Zagreb their magnificent collection of 3,750 works of art. In the summer you can finish off your walk in the botanical gardens that contain over 10,000 species of plants, but if the weather is cold, head for a coffee and a snack in the Bistro at the Hotel Esplanade. In the evenings, visit the small theatre Komedija near the Cathedral, famous for the operettas and several very good Croatian musicals.
Weather and Climate
Summer in Zagreb is hot and unpleasant and even the best dressed are seen in shirtsleeves. It can remain sweltering through September. Winters are relatively mild, and the snow seldom stays more than a few days. Spring is in full bloom by early May.
At a glance
• Croatia is the birthplace of the tie. During the Thirty Years War (1618-1648) some Croatian infantry were sent to Paris to support Louis XIII. Unlike other units, the Croats were distinguished by their beautiful silk scarves, fastened loosely around their necks. Totally unknown to the rest of Europe at that time, the French thought it not only stylish, but more practical than the stiff starched collars presently worn. Around 1650, the Croatian neck scarf was accepted as a symbol of elegance and culture. This fashion innovation à la croate gave the French the word cravate, and then spread to the rest of the world.

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