Untold Stories
Trotting through Zagreb like a king
Can you imagine Croatia existed in the Middle Ages? It is a widely accepted notion that the first Croatian king was crowned in 925. This makes the year 2025 a monumental anniversary—1,100 years of Croatian medieval kingdom. Where was Zagreb at the time?
Carnival season in Zagreb
Some parts of Croatia live for the carnival season. How about Zagreb?
Conquering the Upper Town
The adorable Upper Town is the historical heart of the city. The serene area amazes us with beautiful views from its hilltop during the day and the lingering lights of the gas lamps in the evening. The sense of place is tangible, so why would you even think of skipping the area?
Oh, Zagreb Christmas trees!
Have you already decorated your Christmas tree? Traditionally, families in Croatia decorate them on Christmas Eve and remove them after Epiphany - that's Three Wise Men - on January 6th.
Zagreb Christmas Off the Beaten Tourist Path
The countdown has almost ended—on November 30th, the Christmas festivities will take over Zagreb! Are you coming?
Tomislavac square - built to greet the king
As a nickname for Zagreb, Little Vienna was used a lot back in the day. This was primarily because of the architecture in the Lower Town area, which was obviously influenced by Austria, but also because of the peculiar mindset that Zagreb used to be known for.
Zagreb in the footsteps of puppets
The first cultural experience of most people born in Zagreb is a visit to the Zagreb Puppet Theatre. That’s one thing we all have in common. Did you visit puppet theaters as a child?
Skimming through old Zagreb guides
The nostalgic photos, and occasional poetic texts of old guides invite the reader to experience and appreciate the city. Join us in skimming through some of them.
Dive into the anecdotes of the Jesuit Square
The Upper Town is filled with attractions - it’s a true magnet for tourists and locals alike. It’s not a large area, yet it’s easy to miss some streets and squares. This article is here to point you to a charming square that is too often left out of tourist routes, and we really don’t want you to miss it: Jezuitski trg - the Jesuit Square. It is surrounded by history and curiosities, and we're about to swing by and share some of them.
Time to talk about the weather!
It is time to talk about the weather. We are in the first month of summer, and summers in Zagreb can get very warm. Why don't we hide in the deep shade of the Zrinjevac park? When we do, it’s good to know that Zrinjevac is the best place to discuss the weather.