petak, 29. listopada 2010.

Zagreb

Located in the heart of Europe; both old and youthful it bursts with the energy you would expect from a capital city. Explore many of the hidden corners, green parks, picturesque open-air markets, theatres, museums & galleries. Sample bohemian cafés and bars, which enliven the medieval streets of the old Kaptol and Gradec neighbourhoods.

DISCOVER THE PAST It's ancient cobblestone streets, majestic ruins, and landscaped promenade give insight into the past

Zagreb City Museum
Occupying the 17th century Convent of the Clares in Gradec, the Zagreb city museum is certainly a worthwhile for one to visit. Its permanent collection presents 4,500 artefacts tracing Zagreb’s history from prehistoric times. Themed sections include recent Iron Age finds, attractive walk through reconstructions of 19th century Ilica shops and study rooms of renown Croatian artists...

Croatian Historical Museum
The building that houses Croatia’s history is itself a part of that history. Located in the historical town centre, it is the beautiful Baroque palace, Vojkovic-Oršić-Rauch, built at the end of the 18th century and formerly the private residence...

Boasting a rich cultural heritage that dates back to medieval days, Zagreb remains delightfully alluring. It's museums and art collections offer exhibits from around the whole world having considerable historical and artistic value

Mimara Museum
This museum was built as per project conceptualised by German company Ludwig-Hulsner while the construction was overseen by Zagreb architect Kune Waidmann...

Croatian National Theatre
The building housing the Croatian National Theatre is as much a national treasure as the world-class dramatic, opera, music and ballet productions that take place on its stage...

Croatian Museum of Naive Art
The collection of paintings is an excellent insight into Croatia’s naive art movement. A small permanent exhibit of colourful peasant life representations executed in the traditional way...

Galerija Klovićevi dvori
The high-profile gallery set in the stunning space of a former Jesuit monastery in Gornji grad is known for first rate temporary exhibits...

Ivan Meštrović atelier
Ivan Meštrović is Croatia’s most internationally renowned sculptor. The collection is spectacular, representing major works from the artist’s prolific first four decades...

Highlights – Discover pockets of a modern city with a distinguished past

Trakosćan is a legendary 13th-century Gothic castle that was home to various influential families for centuries before finally falling into abandoned disrepair in the second half of...

See the Bloody Bridge where Zagreb’s medieval history was fought out. Spend the morning at the Dolac, Zagreb’s daily outdoor and indoor produce market. Take the funicular from Ilica...
Praška Street in the lower part of old Zagreb leads on to a sequence of attractive park squares, each flaunting their own attractions and definitely worth a walking tour...

Andautonia Archaeological Park
Near the village of Ščitarjevo, close to Zagreb, are the remains of the ancient Roman town of Andautonia, which have been excavated and provide a fascinating tourist attraction... " href="http://zagreb.destinations.starwoodhotels.com/explore.htm#AAP">

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