Memories and hints of a travelling IT professional.
Just a small sight in Zagreb, Croatia often dismissed by tourists. The Oktogon is a roofed pedestrian passage within the building of the First Croatian Savings-Bank. Let’s say there is only one reason to come here: the wonderful glass roof built by Josipa pl. Vancaša.
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The Lotrščak tower (Kula Lotrščak) is located at the top of the funicular of Zagreb. It has been built to protect a nearby city gate. In the evenings a bell within the tower annouced the closing of the city gates. Today you can get on top of the tower and enjoy a nice panorama of the city.
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If you want to see how Zagreb, Croatia looks from up above, visit ZagrebEye. On top of a skyscraper at the east end of Trg Ban Josip Jelačić there is a nice viewpoint. You can enjoy a coffee at the bar or simply enjoy the 360 degree views on the capital city of Croatia.
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You can reach the upper town Gradec in Zagreb by walking over from Kaptol (including some stairs to take; have a break at one of the bars in Ulica Ivana Tkalčića) or by the funicular bringing you to Lotršcak tower. From there it is a short walk to the main square: St. Mark’s square (Trg svetog Marka). The building with the multicoloured roof is St. Mark’s church (Crkva svetog Marka).
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The Cathedral of Zagreb (Katedrala Uznesenja Blažene Djevice Marije i svetih Stjepana i Ladislava) on Kaptol hill is a must-see. You can start on the Ban and walk over the Dolac – if you turn to the right you’ll first see the cathedral square and behind it the cathedral dedicated to Virgin Mary.
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When it comes to traditional Croatian restaurants in Zagreb, the variety is small but only a limited number of locations are mentioned. Often the Starij fiaker (Mesnička ul. 6) is named, but it was closed during my visit. The best restaurant I tried was Kerempuh, close to the market place Dolac.
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If you need to meet someone at the city center of Zagreb, Croatia – do it at “The Ban“. The central place of the city is easily reachable and is a good starting point for discovering the city center, Gradec and Kaptol. It is named after emperor (ban) Josip Jelačić.
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The city center of Zagreb is divided into a lower town (with the railway station and the “green horseshoe”) and an upper town including two twin cities: the clerical town Kaptol in which you’ll find the market place (Dolac) and the cathedral – and the town of the citizens (Gradec), which includes the parliament, the seat of government and the Lotršcak tower.
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One of the few sights away from the city center is the museum of contemporary art. To get there, you have to walk southbound, cross the railway tracks and the river Sava – and then you’ll discover the difference between the European style city center and the place where people actually live.
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The “green horseshoe” is a wide green corridor at the lower town of Zagreb, Croatia with the shape of a “U”. Along this green area the most important museums, the botanical garden and art galleries are located.
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