Apr 4, 2019 | Croatian food recipees
Štrukli is Croatian continental local dish made of pastry and fresh cottage cheese and cream. It is prepared baked but also boiled. It can be a main meal, but also a desert. Can be purchased at many Croatian pastry shops, ice cream shops and also in...
Mar 25, 2019 | Useful tips, What to do in Zagreb
Mi chiamo Goran Banović e faccio la guida turistica locale di Zagabria già da molti anni. Sono professore di lingua italiana. Dopo la laurea ho passato due anni a Perugia all’ Universita’ per Stranieri. Se avete bisogno di una guida in lingua...
Mar 24, 2019 | Useful tips
How far is it from Split to Zagreb? Split is 4 hours drive by car from Zagreb on motorway, 410 km. Zadar is even closer, 3 hours drive, 280 km. If you prefer to take local roads you need to get out of the motorway at Karlovac, carry on along through a...
Mar 24, 2019 | Useful tips
Zagreb covers area of 640 km2, has 17 town quarters, more then 60 museums and galleries, Down Town, Upper Town, Mirogoj Cemetery… So, I would suggest you spent 2 days minimum, without visiting one of numerous interesting museums. If you intend to visit museums of your...
Mar 24, 2019 | Useful tips
Yes, Zagreb is safe for tourists, it is safe to walk at night, it is safe to talk to locals. However, lately there are pick pocket gangs that aim to rob tourists and locals off. Be aware of that, always have your bag up on your belly front, or hidden under the...
Mar 24, 2019 | Useful tips
Yes, English is widely spoken in Zagreb, especially amongst young people. Locals are happy to be able to help tourists so do not hesitate to ask for information you need. Zagreb Information Centre is situated at the eastern corner of Jelačić Square, the main...
Mar 14, 2019 | Useful tips
Having lived in Croatian capital Zagreb for many years, I long for the time of year when I can go to the Croatian coast. My hobby is searching for the ruined, old stone houses and dreaming how to renovate them. Due to the fact that I have had asthma from my childhood,...
Mar 13, 2019 | Useful tips, What to do in Zagreb
You are departing Zagreb airport around midday and you need to know how much time is needed to allow to get to the airport, is a taxi the best option or is there an airport shuttle bus to and from the city centre. The bus departs every 30 minutes from the airport to...
May 21, 2018 | Useful tips, What to do in Zagreb
Jewish and visiting Zagreb Have you heard of a child actress Lea Deutsch who lived in Zagreb in years prior to WW2? She is often regarded to as Croatian Anne Frank or Croatian Shirley Temple. Did you know that Jewish Community in Zagreb had their synagogue...
May 16, 2018 | Useful tips, What to do in Zagreb
The funicular provides public transport of passengers from Upper Town Zagreb to Lower Town Zagreb. The track is only 66 metres long which makes it the shortes one in the world. The 64-second ride gives you a chance to have a great view of Lower Town. The lower...