Zagreb and Environs Travel Guide
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Zagreb has emerged as a tourist destination in recent years, and much of its success has to do with the country's spectacular Adriatic coast—beautiful medieval towns, crystal-clear azure waters, and, of course, well-developed tourist resorts. It's all too easy, however, to overlook the fact that much of the country's natural beauty and cultural heritage is rooted in places well inland from the sea. Unless you arrive overland from Slovenia, by boat from Italy, or by one of the few air routes that deliver you straight to the coast, chances are that your first encounter with Croatia will be Zagreb, an eminently strollable city of attractive parks, squares, and museums. Instead of high-tailing it to Dalmatia or Istria, stay a few days to explore the capital's historic center and pastoral environs. You'll be in for a pleasant surprise and will go home with a fuller, more satisfying appreciation of what this alluring country is all about.
Zagreb and Environs Hotels
It's a fact of life that Zagreb doesn't get the same sort of tourist traffic as the coast, so the region's major hotels have gone to great lengths since...read more
Zagreb and Environs Restaurants
Although there are seafood restaurants in Zagreb and large towns like Varazdin, this inland region is better known for roasted meats accompanied by heavy...read more
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Things To Do in Zagreb and Environs
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Travel Deals in Zagreb and Environs
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Zagreb and Environs Experiences
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With lovely parks, squares, museums, and churches, hoofing it in Croatia's compact capital is an unforgettable experience. If your feet fail... Read more
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To explore Croatia's interior, begin with Zagreb and work your way outward from there. If you have just a day or two, stick to the capital, but... Read more
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Zagreb—a pedestrian-friendly, and just plain friendly city—is a sheer pleasure, what with its rich array of attractive parks and... Read more
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It's not by chance that Varazdin's distinguished string instrument maker Vladimir Simunov Proskurnjak, whose studio is in the heart of downtown... Read more
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It's called "Bloody Easter" for a good reason. Sunday, April 2, 1991, has gone down in Croatian history as the day Croatia suffered its first... Read more
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Srecko Puntaric celebrated his 30th anniversary in 2005—and much of Croatia knew about it. The event in downtown Zagreb celebrated his... Read more
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