Untold Stories
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.
The day of a 930 year-old city
It’s time for Zagreb to celebrate! The day of the city is fast approaching, and this year, it will be full of engaging participative events.
Trapped in an enchanted forest
Would you dare to enter even if you "didn't know that the Forest was enchanted and that all manner of magic abode there? Some of its magic was good and some of it was bad - to each one according to his deserts. Now this Forest was to remain enchanted until it should be entered by someone who preferred his sorrows to all the joys of the world."
Pets are more than welcome in Zagreb
How come so many people have dogs around here? And big ones, too? For Zagreb locals, it feels normal to meet people walking their dogs everywhere in the city.
Temple of Humanity
When imagining a mental institution, most Croats will think of the best-known one in the country. The hospital is known as Vrapče, and the name became a synonym for a psychiatric institution in Croatia.