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|}}.

Tourism

Zagreb is a substantial tourist centre, not only in terms of transit from West and Central Europe to the Adriatic Sea but also as a tourist destination.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Since the end of the war it has attracted a fair number of tourists, but many tourists that visit Croatia skip Zagreb in favor of the beaches along the Adriatic coast and the even older historic cities such as Dubrovnik, ?ibenik, Zadar and others.

Related Topics:
War - Adriatic - Dubrovnik - ?ibenik - Zadar

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Nevertheless, Zagreb celebrated its 900th birthday in 1994 and it is not only rich in cultural and historical monuments, museums and galleries, but it also has a variety of modern shops, and offers good quality of diversified restaurants as well as sports and recreation facilities. It is a big centre of congress tourism, economic and business events and trade fairs not only in Croatia but also in this part of Europe. Being an important junction point, it has road, air, railway and bus connections with European metropolises and all bigger cities and tourist resorts in Croatia.

Related Topics:
1994 - Congress tourism - Trade fair

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The historical part of the town, the Upper Town and Kaptol, are a unique urban core even in European terms, and thus represent the target of sightseeing tours. The old town's streets and squares can be reached on foot, starting from Ban Josip Jela?i? Square, the central part and the heart of Zagreb, or by a funicular on nearby Tomi?eva Street. The old core of the town includes many famous buildings, churches, museums and institutions as well as pleasant restaurants and coffee bars.

Related Topics:
Josip Jela?i? - Funicular

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~