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Welcome to Zagreb

Zagreb

Zagreb is the capital of the Republic of Croatia, an old Central European town. For centuries it has been a focal point of culture and science, and now of commerce and industry as well. It lies on the intersection of important routes between the Adriatic coast and Central Europe.

When the Croatian people achieved their independence in 1991, Zagreb became a capital - a political and administrative centre for the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb is also the hub of the business, academic, cultural, artistic and sporting worlds in Croatia. Many famed scientists, artists and athletes come from the city, or work in it. Zagreb can offer its visitors the Baroque atmosphere of the Upper Town, picturesque open-air markets, diverse shopping facilities, an abundant selection of crafts and a choice vernacular cuisine. Zagreb is a city of green parks and walks, with many places to visit in the beautiful surroundings. The city will enter into the third millennium with a population of one million. In spite of the rapid development of the economy and transportation, it has retained its charm, and a relaxed feeling that makes it a genuinely human city.

A Brief History of Zagreb

Today's Zagreb has grown out of two medieval settlements that for centuries developed on neighboring hills.

The first written mention of the city dates from 1094, when a diocese was founded on Kaptol, while in 1242, neighboring Gradec was proclaimed a free and royal city. Both the settlements were surrounded by high walls and towers, remains of which are still preserved.

During the Turkish onslaughts on Europe, between the 14th and 18th centuries, Zagreb was an important border fortress. The Baroque reconstruction of the city in the 17th and 18th centuries changed the appearance of the city. The old wooden houses were demolished, opulent palaces, monasteries and churches were built. The many trade fairs, the revenues from landed estates and the offerings of the many craft workshops greatly contributed to the wealth of the city. Affluent aristocratic families, royal officials, church dignitaries and rich traders from the whole of Europe moved into the city. Schools and hospitals were opened, and the manners of European capitals were adopted. The city outgrew its medieval borders and spread to the lowlands. The first parks and country houses were built. Zagreb confirmed its position as the administrative, cultural and economic centre of Croatia.

When Kaptol, Gradec and the surrounding settlements were administratively combined into the integrated city of Zagreb in 1850, the development accelerated still more. The disastrous earthquake of 1880 sparked off the reconstruction and modernization of many shabby neighborhoods and buildings. Prestigious public buildings were erected, parks and fountains were made, and transportation and other infrastructures were organized.

In the 19th century the population increased tenfold. The twentieth century brought the Secession style to Zagreb. The city lived in the plenty of a civil society, with firm links with all the central European centers. With an increase in wealth and industry from the 1960s on, the city spread out over the wide plains alongside the Sava River, where a new, contemporary business city has develop, ready for the challenges of the third millennium.

Overview of Important Historical Events

Approximately 600 AD decline of the ancient Roman settlement of Scitarjevo (Andautonia). Arrival of the Croats. The earliest evidence of their existence in this area are the graves on Visoki Brijeg in Velika Gorica.

• 879. The Zagreb area, between the rivers Sava and Drava, becomes part of the Croatian state under the rule of King Tomislav, crowned as the first Croatian king in 925.
• 1094. The Hungarian King Ladislas establishes the Zagreb Diocese.
• 1134. Issue of Felicianus' Charter mentioning the founder of the Diocese, King Ladislas, the first bishop of, Zagreb Bishop Duh, and the other clergy.
• 1217. Finishing and consecration of the principal church cathedral, largely destroyed in 1242 by the Tatars.
• 1242. The Croatian-Hungarian King Bela IV grants the Golden Bull to Gradec, as a token of appreciation for the citizens who provided him shelter during the Tatarian invasion.
• 1355. Mention of the first pharmacy in Zagreb.
• 1557. Another threat to the city - Turkish invasions. The first mention of Zagreb as the capital of Croatia.
• 1607. Foundation of the Jesuit gymnasium with six forums.
• 1624. A great fire caused by a thunderbolt catches the wooden roof of the principal church. Great fires were quite frequent before the use of bricks as building material.
• 1664. Foundation of the first printing house by the Jesuits.
• 1669. The Croatian-Hungarian King Leopold I grants the right to the Royal Academy to be transformed into a university.
• 1767. The Royal Council designates Varaždin as its temporary seat.
• 1771. The first weekly in Latin published in Zagreb - Ephemerides Zagrebienses.
• 1776. The government seat relocated from Varaždin to Zagreb.
• 1834. The first permanent theatre in Zagreb opens on the southern side of St. Mark's Square.
• 1850. Zagreb becomes a single administrative unit. The first major of the city is Josip Kamauf, former magistrate of Gradec.
• 1862. Opening of the first railway line, Zidani Most-Zagreb-Sisak.
• 1880. A severe earthquake strikes the area of Zagreb.
• 1891. The first horse-drawn tram in the streets of Zagreb. First electric driven tram was in service in 1905.
• 1896. The first film projection in Zagreb.
• 1901. The first automobile on the streets of Zagreb.
• 1909. The first trade exhibition - Economic Convention ("Gospodarski zbor").
• 1926. The first radio station starts broadcasting (also the first in this part of Europe).
• 1956. The first broadcast of Zagreb television.
• 1957. Construction of new housing blocks starts on the southern bank of the Sava river.
• 1964. A raging flood strikes Zagreb in the night between October 24 and 25. In the most difficult flood ever, several thousand homes are badly damaged.
• 1979. Tram lines cross the Sava river.
• 1987. The University Games take place in Zagreb.
• 1990. The first session of the Croatian Parliament (Sabor) after the first free, democratic, multi-party elections take place on May 30, which becomes the national holiday known as the Statehood Day.

Traffic Connections To Zagreb

By Air

Zagreb Airport is located 17 km from the centre of the city, or 20-25 minutes by bus. Information on flights can be obtained by calling 00385 16265-222 or on the web: www.zagreb-airport.hr.

The Zagreb Airport bus terminal (bus stop) is at the Central Bus Station on Marin Drzic Avenue. For more information on bus schedule visit www.plesoprijevoz.hr.

By Train

The Main Railway Station is located in the centre of the City (at Kralj Tomislav Square 12, a ten minutes walk from the central city square). Information on arrivals and departures can be obtained by dialling 060-333-444. Information on arrivals and departures can also be obtained at the travel agency "Croatia Express", tel: 4573-253 or on web: www.hznet.hr.

By Road

Main international roads are:
Trieste-Ljubljana-Zagreb
Graz-Maribor-Zagreb
Klagenfurt-Ljubljana-Zagreb
Budapest-Varazdin-Zagreb

The Central Bus Station is located on Marin Drzic Avenue, a few minutes by tram (line number 6) from the central city square. Information can be obtained by calling 060-340-340. Information on arrivals and departures: 060-313-333. Bookings for domestic lines can be made by calling 060-313-333. For international lines bookings can be made by calling 6008-631.

Croatian Motor Club - HAK, Draskoviceva 25, www.hak.hr.
Information for drivers: tel. +385 1 46-40-800
Help on the road 987
Zagreb Electric Tram (Ozaljska 105), tel. +385 1 36-51-555, +385 1 66-00-42

Daily tram routes - 4am-midnight
Nightly tram routes - midnight-4am
Information on bus traffic:
Bus traffic West: tel. +385 1 66-00-446
Bus traffic East: tel. +385 1 66-00-445

Accommodation In Zagreb

Hotel Palace ****

Strossmayerov trg 10
10 000 ZAGREB
Tel: +385 1 481 46 11
Fax: +385 1 481 13 58/357
E-mail: palace@palace.hr
Web: www.palace.hr

The Regent Esplanade, Zagreb *****

Mihanoviceva 1, 1000 Zagreb, Croatia
Reservations: (402) 501-5555
US Toll Free
+385 1 45 66 021 Reservations
Tel: +385 1 45 66 666
Fax: +385 1 45 66 050
Web: www.theregentzagreb.com
E-mail: info.zagreb@rezidorregent.com

Hotel Best Western Astoria ****

Petrinjska 71
10 000 ZAGREB
Tel: +385 1 480 89 00
Fax: +385 1 480 89 08
E-mail: sales@hotelastoria.hr
Web: www.bestwestern.com

Hotel Central ***

Branimirova 3
10 000 ZAGREB
Tel: +385 1 484 11 22
Fax: +385 1 484 13 03
E-mail: prodaja@hotel-central.hr
Web: www.hotel-central.hr

Hotel Jegerhorn **

Ilica 14
10 000 Zagreb
Tel: +385 1 483 38 77
Fax: +385 1 483 35 73
Web: www.hotel-pansion-jaegerhorn.hr

Hotel Arcotel Allegra ****

Branimirova 29
10 000 Zagreb
Tel: +385 1 46 96 000
Fax: +385 1 46 96 096
Web: www.arcotel.at

Restaurants

Baltazar, Nova Ves 4, +385 1 46-66-999
Buffet kod Mirka, Harambašićeva 31, +385 1 23-39-892
Din don, Galleria Importanne, Drage Iblera 10, +385 1 46-19-135
Dubravka, Margaretska 3, +385 1 48-12-595
Dva goluba, Maksimirska 7, +385 1 23-28-950
Frankopan, Frankopanska 8, +385 1 48-48-547
Gurman, Kneza Mislava 10, +385 1 46-12-322
Gusti, Markuševačka cesta 22, +385 1 46-76-000
Hrvatski kulturni klub, Trg maršala Tita 10, +385 1 48-28-084
K pivovari, Ilica 222, +385 1 37-51-808
Kaptol, Kršnjavoga 1 (The Westin Zagreb), +385 1 48-92-000
Kaptolska klet, Kaptol 5, +385 1 48-14-838
Katedralis, Bakačeva 9, +385 1 48 14 93

Kerempuh, Kaptol 3 (Tržnica Dolac), +385 1 48-19-000
Klub Maksimir, Oboj 1, +385 1 23-41-189
Kod Debelog, Pustodol Donji 15c, +385 1 46-45-845
Kod Pavela, Gračanska cesta 46, +385 1 46-75-036
Kod Zaca, Grškovićeva 4, +385 1 46-84-178
Kralj Tomislav, Kneza Borne 2 (Hotel Sheraton Zagreb), +385 1 45-53-535
Lady Shram, Mesnička 12, +385 1 48-51-122
Licitar, Kobiljačka 134 (Sesvetski Kraljevac), +385 1 20-48-533
Lido, Malo Jarunsko jezero bb, +385 1 38-32-837
Mali raj, Samoborska cesta 77, +385 1 37-32-862
Marijino zvono, Prudi 27, +385 1 61-95-005
Medvedgradski podrum, Medvedgrad, +385 1 45-56-226
Miramare, Miramarska 19, +385 1 61-10-732
Mlinarica, Jandrićeva 36, +385 1 46-73-607
National Restaurant, Remetinečka 106 (Hotel I), +385 1 61-41-222
NK Trnje, Kardinala Šepera bb, +385 1 61-51-222
Nova Ves - Tinca, Nova Ves 88, +385 1 46-67-826
Obrtnicki dom, Mažurnićev trg 13, +385 1 48-28-498
Okrugljak, Mlinovi 28, +385 1 46-74-112
Pinta, Radićeva 3, +385 1 48-30-889
Pivnica Medvedgrad, +385 1 61-77-119
Plitvicka kuca, Lučko bb (Motel Plitvice), +385 1 65-30-444
Pljesivicka klet, Staglišće 23, +385 1 36-95-088
Pod grickim topom, Zakmardijeve stube 5, +385 1 48-33-607
Pod mirnim krovom, Fijanova 7, +385 1 23-23-155
Pod starim krovovima, Basaričekova 9, +385 1 48-29-535
Pri Zvoncu, XI Vrbik 1, +385 1 61-98-473
Puntijarka, Graščica 40, +385 1 46-74-600
Purger, Petrinjska 33, +385 1 48-10-713
Sestinski lagvic, Šestinska cesta bb, +385 1 46-74-417
Slavonija, Lastovska 1a, +385 1 61-11-457
Slavonski dukat, Radnička cesta 22, +385 1 61-84-804
Stara Tkalca, Tkalčićeva 70, +385 1 48-13-235
Stari fijaker 900, Mesnička 6, +385 1 48-33-829
Stari puntijar, Gračanska cesta 65, +385 1 46-75-600
Taverna Gric, Ljubljanska avenija bb, +385 1 34-96-621
Trnjanka, Trnjanska cesta 31, +385 1 61-19-685
Vallis Aurea, Tomićeva 4, +385 1 48-31-305
Vega, Ulica grada Gospića 3, +385 1 23-82-969
Vinodol, N. Tesle 10, +385 1 48-11-427
Zagorcu, Frankopanska 13, +385 1 48-30-538
Zagrebacki bijeli, Kranjčevićeva 4, +385 1 36-68-337
Zelen dvor, Samoborska 170, +385 1 34-96-222
Zlatna skoljka, Martićeva 51, +385 1 46-17-322

Chinese

Asia, A. Šenoe 1, +385 1 48-41-218
China Garden, N. Andrića 29, +385 1 66-37-788
China House, Rapska 63a, +385 1 61-87-500
Huatian, Kneza Mislava 1, +385 1 46-13-666
KimJin Cheng, Crnčićeva 31, +385 1 23-31-131
Kineski grad, Zagrebačka cesta 191, +385 1 38-87-171
Macao, A. Hebranga 30, +385 1 48-52-676
Mr. Chen, Ulica grada Vukovara 269D, +385 1 61-87-618
Peking, Ilica 114, +385 1 37-76-361
Tian Tan, Okićka 10, +385 1 36-38-130

Cuban

Press Club, Perkovčeva 2, +385 1 48-26-103

Fast food

Mc Donald`s, Jurišićeva 3, +385 1 48-13-708
MC Picek, A. Cesarca 2, +385 1 48-13-003
Nazigac, Kaptol 6 (dvorište), + 385 1 48-28-628
Pinguin Sandwich Bar, N. Tesle 7, +385 1 48-14-446
Subway, Ljudevita Gaja 1, +385 1 48-35-398

Fish

As, Zelengaj 2a, +385 1 46-09-222
Barka, Nova Ves 84, +385 1 46-67-808
Bonaca, Trakošćanska 41, +385 1 36-34-509
Cadena, Karlovačka cesta 201, +385 1 65-30-016
Dubravkin put, Dubravkin put 2, +385 1 48-34-975
Hippodrome, Cimermanova 5, +385 1 65-22-902
Jadran, Kralja Zvonimira 124, +385 1 23-16-745
Kalelarga, V. Ravnice 2, +385 1 23-39-730
Karaka, Hebrangova 12, +385 1 48-17-150
Konoba Antica, Kaptol 27, +385 1 48-12-187
Konoba Burin, Heinzelova 28, +385 1 46-12-242
Konoba Ciho, P. Hatza 15, +385 1 48-17-060
Konoba Dida, Petrova 176, +385 1 23-35-661
Konoba Mizarola, Havdićeva 39, +385 1 66-24-834
Korcula, N. Tesle 17, +385 1 48-72-159
Korkyra, Božidara Adžije 26, +385 1 36-46-101
Leut, Jarunska obala bb - Aleja mira, +385 1 38-31-595
Lido, Malo Jarunsko jezero bb, +385 1 38-32-837
Lopud, Kaptol 10, +385 1 48-18-775
Marinero, Kninski trg 7, +385 1 61-98-327
Masklin i Lata, A. Hebranga 11, +385 1 48-18-273
Primosten, Stupnička 14, +385 1 61-91-195

French

Le Bistro, Mihanovićeva 1 (Hotel Regent Esplanade), +385 1 45-66-666
Srceko, Vinogradska 135, +385 1 37-31-007

Indian

Maharadja, Opatovina 19, +385 1 48-14-305

International

Altamira, Palmotićeva 19, +385 1 48-10-221
Atlanta, Tkalčićeva 65, +385 1 48-13-848
Cantinetta, N. Tesle 14, +385 1 48-11-315
Cuisine - Gospodarski klub, Ul. grada Vukovara 78, +385 1 61-07-045
Fontana, Kneza Borne 2 (Hotel Sheraton), +385 1 45-53-535
Galerija, Petrinjska 9, +385 1 49-21-322
Gallant, Cebini 37, Buzin (Hotel Aristos), +385 1 66-23-760
Gastro Globus LP, Avenija Dubrovnik 15, +385 1 65-54-377
Imperial Caffe, Kneza Borne 2 (Hotel Sheraton Zagreb), +385 1 45-53-535
Kamanjo Gracanka, Gračanska cesta 48, +385 1 46-17-555
Klub knjizevnika, Trg bana J. Jelačića 7/I, +385 1 48-12-290
Marcellino, Jurjevska 71, +385 1 46-77-111
Radicchio, Branimirova 29 (Hotel Arcotel Allegra), +385 1 46-96-040
Ruza, Miramarska 24 (Hotel International), +385 1 61-08-800
Stara vura, Opatička 20, +385 1 48-51-368
Steak House Opatija, Bukovačka cesta 160b, +385 1 24-45-266
Strossmayer, Strossmayerov trg 10 (Palace Hotel Zagreb), +385 1 48-14-611
Taverna Diana, Ljubljanska avenija bb, +385 1 34-96-621
Taverna Sestine, Trg sportova 9 (Hotel Panorama), +385 1 36-58-333
Vega, Ulica grada Gospića 3, +385 1 23-82-969
Veseli kutic, Lovćenska 2, +385 1 46-74-340

Italian

Allegro, Kršnjavoga 1 (The Westin Zagreb), +385 1 48-92-000
Angelo D`Oro, Kruge 48, +385 1 61-12-889
Baschiera 2, Selska cesta 215, +385 1 36-98-999
Boban, Gajeva 9, +385 1 48-11-549
Canzona, Švearova 9, +385 1 46-17-777
Cavallino, Zavrtnica 17, +385 1 60-55-298
Gallo Restaurant, A. Hebranga 34, +385 1 48-14-014
Kapuciner, Kaptol 6, +385 1 48-10-487
La Rosa, Gredice 98, +385 1 30-17-857
La Storia, Kaptol 4, +385 1 48-13-279
Leonardo, Skalinska 6, +385 1 48-73-005
LR, Palmotićeva 13, +385 1 48-10-334
Maslina, Stupnička 14, +385 1 61-91-225
Nokturno, Skalinska 4, +385 1 48-13-394
Panino, Nova Ves 11 (Centar Kaptol), +385 1 46-69-013
Paviljon, Trg kralja Tomislava 22, +385 1 48-13-066
Piccolo Mondo, Gajeva 1 (Hotel Dubrovnik), +385 1 48-73-555
Placa, Radićeva 42, +385 1 48-13-390
Ristorante G. Rossini, Vlaška 55, +385 1 45-51-060
Sorriso, Boškovićeva 11, +385 1 48-76-392
Starina, Mlinovi 85a, +385 1 46-74-336
Trattoria Fellini, Savska cesta 90, +385 1 61-77-545

Japanese

Takenoko, Nova Ves 11 (Centar Kaptol), +385 1 48-60-530

Mexican

Bistro Phoenix, Jurišićeva 19, +385 1 48-14-411
Caramba, Frankopanska 6, +385 1 48-48-570
Lenuci, Zrinjevac 15, +385 1 48-73-091
Mex Cantina, Savska 154, +385 1 61-92-156

Thai

Opium, Branimirova 29, +385 1 46-15-679

Vegetarian

Magea centar, Trg E. Kvaternika 2/1, +385 1 45-50-690
Restaurant Happy Smile, Nova cesta 166, +385 1 30-15-433
Sirion, Derenčinova 1, +385 1 45-53-088
Slasticarna Ivica i Marica, Tkalčićeva 70, +385 1 48-17-321
Zdravljak Nova, Ilica 72/I, +385 1 48-47-119

Night life

Casinos

Club Casino Vega, Draškovićeva 43 (Hotel Sheraton Zagreb), +385 1 4611-886
International, Miramarska 24, +385 1 61-50-025
Royal, Trg Športova 9, Hotel Panorama, +385 1 30-92-653

Discotheques

Aquarius, Matije Ljubeka bb, Jarun, +385 1 36-40-231
Boogaloo Club, Ul. grada Vukovara 68, +385 1 61-10-424
Jabuka, Jabukovac 28, +385 1 48-34-397
Play Club, F. Andrašeca 14, +385 1 30-96-123
Saloon, Tuškanac 1, +385 1 48-34-903
Sokol klub, Trg maršala Tita 6, +385 1 48-28-510
The Best, Športski centar Mladost, Jarunska 5, +385 1 30-11-943

Night clubs

BP-jazz club, Teslina 7, +385 1 48-14-444
Cab Club, Ilica 55, +385 1 48-46-349
Hard Rock Café, Gajeva 10, +385 1 48-72-548
SAX - Klub hrvatskih glazbenika, Palmotićeva 22, +385 1 48-72-836
The Gallery, Aleja mira bb, +385 1 38-31-586

Youth clubs

Attack, Trnjanski nasip bb, +385 1 60-55-438
Gjuro II, Medveščak 2, +385 1 46-83-367
Global Club, P. Hatza 14, +385 1 48-14-878
KSET, Unska 3, +385 1 61-29-758
Mocvara, Trnjanski nasip bb, +385 1 60-55-599
Purgeraj, Park Ribnjak 1, +385 1 48-14-734
Rock Club Pauk - SKUC, Jarunska 2, +385 1 30-11-448
Route 66, Paromlinska 47, +385 1 61-18-737
Tvornica, Šubićeva 2, +385 1 46-55-007

Pubs

Big Mamma, Horvatova 35b, +385 1 66-10-620
Bulldog Belgian Beer Café, Bogovićeva 6, +385 1 48-17-393
Dublin Pub, Maksimirska 75, +385 1 23-60-493
Garage Pub, Kovinska 4, Jankomir, +385 1 37-92-690
Godot Pub, Savska 23, +385 1 48-43-477
Hole in One, Vlaška 42, +385 1 48-35-280
Legenda, Prilaz Gj. Deželića 15, +385 1 48-26-222
Maxi pub, D. Budaka bb, +385 1 23-03-711
Movie Pub, Savska 141, +385 1 60-55-045
Old Pharmacy Pub, Hebrangova 11 a, +385 1 49-21-912
Oliver Twist, Tkalčićeva 60, +385 1 48-12-206
Tartan pub, Tkalčićeva 36, +385 1 48-13-607

Cocktail Bars

Fantasy Club, Katarinin trg 3, +385 1 48-51-776
Hemingway, Tuškanac 1, +385 1 48-34-956
Indy`s, Vranicanijeva 6, +385 1 48-52-053
Lake City, Jarunska obala bb, +385 1 30-11-494
Mango Mambo, Schlosserove stube 2, +385 1 36-16-301
Papaya, Schlosserove stube 2, +385 1 45-50-660
Piranha, Jarunska obala bb, +385 1 38-32-837
Rudnik bar, Nova ves 11, +385 1 48-60-549
Tolkien`s, Vranicanijeva 8, +385 1 48-52-050
Tom Tom Club, Britanski trg 12, +385 1 48-46-033
Wine & Cigar bar 22000 milja, Frankopanska 22, +385 1 48-17-007

Beer Halls

Kaptolska klet, Kaptol 5, +385 1 48-14-838
Mlinarica, Jandrićeva 36, +385 1 46-73-607
Pinta, Rafićeva 3, +385 1 48-30-889
Pivnica Medvedgrad, Božidara Adžije 16, +385 1 36-46-546
Stara Tkalca, Tkalčićeva 70, +385 1 48-13-235