Zagreb City Guide

As the center of Croatian history and culture, Zagreb is packed to the gills with fantastic museums and galleries. All put together, they feature a staggering 3.6 million exhibits, and you’ll interesting attractions on almost every corner. Our favorites are the Museum of Contemporary Art, Archeological Museum, and the very unique Museum of Broken Relationships. With a burgeoning arts scene and packed cultural calendar, there’s never been a better time for culture vultures and history enthusiasts to visit.

At nearly 6km long, Ilica street is the commercial heart of Zagreb. It’s the longest, busiest, and most popular shopping street in the capital, with both international and local brands well represented, and a host of charming boutiques. With endless bustling cafes and terrace restaurants to dive in and out of too, this is a great locale for dining and drinking as well as shopping your heart out. A tram line runs the length of the street, making it easily accessible from all corners of the city.

Situated at the bottom of the Lower Town, facing Zagreb’s central railway station, King Tomislav Square is considered the absolute epicenter of the city. The wide park boasts fountains, quiet seating spots, and fountains, and is flanked on all sides by beautiful heritage buildings. It’s a popular meet-up spot for citizens across the capital, so if you’ve some time to spare it’s a great place to grab a coffee or ice cream and simply sit back and take in bustling local life.