Top Tourist Places to Visit in Zagreb, Croatia, Europe

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Zagreb, Croatia, Europe

Zagreb is positioned in the northwest of Croatia country is the largest city in the country covering an area of 247 square miles (641 square kilometers) positioned at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above the sea level. Zagreb city is situated along the Sava River and has a rich history and the city is home to some of the production companies like chemical, pharmaceutical, textile, food and drink processing and a hub for international trade and business.

Zagreb is surrounded by Dugo Sleo, Velika Gorica, Lucko, Samobor, Zapresic, Donja Stubica and Sesvete and coordinates are 45.8167° N, 15.9833° E.

History of Zagreb:

A roman colony was established in the Zagreb by Andautonia during the 1st century AD and was the significant economic center of the country. During 1094 AD, bishops established the colonies in the region and during the 16^th century Zagreb, became a major hub for economic and political reasons and Croatian Parliament was established in the city and later schools, hospitals, shops and numerous buildings were established in the city. After the First World War the city developed rapidly.

Tourism Attractions in Zagreb:

Jarun Lake:

Jarun Lake is placed just 30 minutes drive from Zagreb city and the place is popular among the tourists surrounded by beach and vivid nightlife and renowned for bike riding, skating, volley ball and doing any kind of sport.

Maksimir Park & Zagreb Zoo:

Maksimir Park & Zagreb Zoo is the largest park in the city is surrounded by forest and small lakes and the zoo in the city is 85 years old is home to red pandas and several other animals.

Muzej Mimara:

Muzej Mimara is one of the renowned and must visit museums in the country is home to around 3,700 works of art, 1,500 exhibits dating from the prehistoric period until the 20th century and the paintings of renowned painters are showcased in the museum.

Other Places to Visit in and around Zagreb:

Archaeological Museum
Zrinjevac Park
King Tomislav Square
Botanical Gardens
Mažuranić square
Square of Maršal Tito
Bundek
Muzej Suvremene Umjetnosti
Klovićevi Dvori
Umjetnički Paviljon
Hrvatski Muzej Naivne Umjetnosti
Moderna Galerija
Museum of Broken Relationships
Mirogoj

Climate in Zagreb:

Zagreb experience oceanic climate with warm summers, cold winters and average temperature during winter is below 0 degree Celsius and average temperature during summer is 22 degrees Celsius and best time to visit Zagreb is from May to September.

Connectivity to Zagreb:

By Air:

Zagreb is served by Zagreb International Airport, situated at the distance of 16.5 kilometers from the heart of the city in Pleso town is the largest and busiest airports in the country operates flights to all the major destinations in the European countries and airport buses are available from airport to Zagreb city.

By Train:

Zagreb is the hub to rail service in the country and Zagreb Central Station operates daily and direct train services to main cities in the Europe like Vienna, Budapest, Zurich, Munich, Slazburg, Ljubljana, Sarajevo, and Belgrade cities and train services in the country is operated by Croatia Railways.

By Road:

Zagreb has widespread road network and connected through Croatian highways and European highways and public transportation in the city is organized by various organizations, trams, buses and rapid transit commuter rail is used by most of the populace in the country.

Accommodation in Zagreb:

Tourists taking accommodation in Zagreb will enjoy an expedient position in the city, the hotels will range from budget to luxurious and spacious and delightfully furnished rooms feature modern amenities such as marble bathrooms and free access to high-speed Internet, making the hotel ideal both for busy travelers and those who want to unwind at the hotel. List of the prominent hotels in Zagreb are as follows: