Zagreb

Zagreb (pronounced: {{IPA|}}) is the capital city of Croatia. The city's population was 779,145 in 2001. It is situated between the southern slopes of Medvednica mountain and the northern bank of the Sava river, it is 120 m above sea level, located at {{coor dm|45|48|N|15|58|E|}}.

Surroundings

The wider Zagreb area has been constantly inhabited ever since the prehistoric period, witnessed by the archaeological findings in the Veternica cave from the Paleolithic and the excavation of the remains of a destroyed Roman town of Andautonia near the present village of ??itarjevo.

Related Topics:
Veternica - Paleolithic - Andautonia - ??itarjevo

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Picturesque ex-villages on the slopes of Medvednica: ?estine, Gra?ani and Remete are arranged around the city like beads of a necklace, and maintain their rich tradition even today: folk costumes, ?estine umbrellas, gingerbread products, etc.

Related Topics:
?estine - Gra?ani - Remete - Tradition - Umbrella - Gingerbread

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The Medvednica mountain (Zagreba?ka gora), with its highest peak Sljeme (1,033 m), provides a panoramic view of metropolitan Zagreb, the Sava and the Kupa valleys, the region of Hrvatsko Zagorje. From the top of the mountain, and during fair weather, the vista reaches as far as Velebit mountain and snow-capped peaks of the Julian Alps in nearby Slovenia. There are several mountain huts offering accommodation and restaurants providing refreshment for hikers. Skiers visit Sljeme which has four ski-runs, three ski-lifts and a chairlift.

Related Topics:
Medvednica - Sljeme - Kupa - Hrvatsko Zagorje - Velebit - Julian Alps - Slovenia

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The old Medvedgrad, a medieval burg built in the 13th century and recently restored, represents a special attraction of the Medvednica hill. It overlooks the western part of the city and also has the Shrine of the Homeland, a memorial place with eternal flame, where Croatia pays reverence to all its heroes fallen for homeland in its history, customarily on the national holidays.

Related Topics:
Medvedgrad - Burg - 13th century - Homeland

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Travel agencies organize guided excursions to the surroundings as well as the sightseeing of Zagreb.

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