Guidebook for Zagreb
Food Scene
Karijola
18 Ul. Huga BadalićaThis is one of the most famous pizzerias in Zagreb, so give it a try. :)
A new reataurant advertising itself as a 'jazz and fine dining' place, just 2 min walking distance from the flat. Interior is very urban, some say luxurious, but unpretentious.
Not touristy at all, so it gives out a local vibe :)
Not budget friendly.
12 locals recommend
Fidel Gastro - Jazz & Fine Dining
21 Magazinska ul.A new reataurant advertising itself as a 'jazz and fine dining' place, just 2 min walking distance from the flat. Interior is very urban, some say luxurious, but unpretentious.
Not touristy at all, so it gives out a local vibe :)
Not budget friendly.
Arts & Culture
A controversial eclectic personal art collection - the question is are the artefacts on display fakes of the old masters or not. The museum houses ceramics, paintings, sculptures. The neoclassical museum building looks impressive from outside. It is worth visiting if you are spending more time in Zagreb, but probably not on top of the to do list :)
190 locals recommend
Mimara Museum
5 Rooseveltov trgA controversial eclectic personal art collection - the question is are the artefacts on display fakes of the old masters or not. The museum houses ceramics, paintings, sculptures. The neoclassical museum building looks impressive from outside. It is worth visiting if you are spending more time in Zagreb, but probably not on top of the to do list :)
A relatively underrated museum that has more to offer than Mimara. It houses more than 160 000 objects spanning from 4th to 20th century. Great temporary exhibitions (e.g. sixties in Croatia - myth or reality which is now on display.)
105 locals recommend
Museum of Arts and Crafts, Zagreb
10 Trg Republike HrvatskeA relatively underrated museum that has more to offer than Mimara. It houses more than 160 000 objects spanning from 4th to 20th century. Great temporary exhibitions (e.g. sixties in Croatia - myth or reality which is now on display.)
The Croatian National Theatre is Zagreb's biggest theatre, opera and ballet house.
For foreigners, opera and ballet shows are probably best option, because they are language barrier free. Occasionaly, some other performances are subtitled in English.
The repertoire is very rich, including the world classics, national tradition and contemporary works.
The building from the outside is also worth seeing.
346 locals recommend
Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb
15 Trg Republike HrvatskeThe Croatian National Theatre is Zagreb's biggest theatre, opera and ballet house.
For foreigners, opera and ballet shows are probably best option, because they are language barrier free. Occasionaly, some other performances are subtitled in English.
The repertoire is very rich, including the world classics, national tradition and contemporary works.
The building from the outside is also worth seeing.
Drinks & Nightlife
More shabby than chic, this is the local alternative | indie music crowd haven, with a great selection of beers, great music and fair prices. It has a beer garden, which is great in the summer. Take note: Krivi put gets a little too crowded during the weekend (evenings and night), so if you are not a fan of loud places, this is not a place for you :)
17 locals recommend
Krivi Put
14 Savska cestaMore shabby than chic, this is the local alternative | indie music crowd haven, with a great selection of beers, great music and fair prices. It has a beer garden, which is great in the summer. Take note: Krivi put gets a little too crowded during the weekend (evenings and night), so if you are not a fan of loud places, this is not a place for you :)
Parks & Nature
One of the green hearts of Zagreb, the botanical garden is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the nature while still in the strict city centre. This is a beautiful and peaceful oasis with lots of trees and a small pond. It is lovely in spring with trees in full bloom.
Closed November 1. - April 1.
122 locals recommend
Botanical Garden
9A Trg Marka MarulićaOne of the green hearts of Zagreb, the botanical garden is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the nature while still in the strict city centre. This is a beautiful and peaceful oasis with lots of trees and a small pond. It is lovely in spring with trees in full bloom.
Closed November 1. - April 1.
Shopping
A great spice store in the city centre, where you can find a great selection of teas and spices, as well as mugs, lovely teapots etc. If you are into food and tea, definitely worth visiting!
6 locals recommend
Harissa Spice Store
3 Masarykova ul.A great spice store in the city centre, where you can find a great selection of teas and spices, as well as mugs, lovely teapots etc. If you are into food and tea, definitely worth visiting!
A vibrant and colourful food market. You can buy all sorts of fruits and vegetables there, as well as meat, dairy products, bread etc. Since you are only 10 min walking distance from it, it would be a pity to miss it.
15 locals recommend
Trešnjevački trg
Trešnjevački trgA vibrant and colourful food market. You can buy all sorts of fruits and vegetables there, as well as meat, dairy products, bread etc. Since you are only 10 min walking distance from it, it would be a pity to miss it.
Essentials
This is the closest bigger supermarket near my place. It is also the cheapest, so if you are on the budget, this is the place to go.
65 locals recommend
Lidl
7 Nova cestaThis is the closest bigger supermarket near my place. It is also the cheapest, so if you are on the budget, this is the place to go.
Another big supermarket, not as close as Lidl, but close enough. It has a bigger selection of Croatian products (unlike Lidl).
196 locals recommend
Konzum
10 Praška ul.Another big supermarket, not as close as Lidl, but close enough. It has a bigger selection of Croatian products (unlike Lidl).
Entertainment & Activities
An intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience; a social and entertaining tour into the world of illusions suitable for all generations. Museum of illusions is unique in this part of Europe. Children adore it, and it is a great place for family visits.
239 locals recommend
Museum of Illusions
72 IlicaAn intriguing visual, sensual and educational experience; a social and entertaining tour into the world of illusions suitable for all generations. Museum of illusions is unique in this part of Europe. Children adore it, and it is a great place for family visits.