12 Things That You Should Do While On A Trip to Zagreb

The sheer natural beauty and the multitude of tourist hotspots in Zagreb make this lovely European city an ideal destination for a laid-back holiday trip. You can indulge in a lot of activities over here, while finding affordable accommodations in Zagreb is far from being difficult either. In the following discourse, we will list out 12 things that you should definitely do, while on a visit to this picturesque Croatian city:

i. Go on a shopping spree – There are several pre-furnished Zagreb apartments near the buzzing local marketplaces. Stay at any one of them, and take time out to go on a bout of shopping. Check out the stock of souvenirs at the shops on Ilica Street, in particular. The items are beautiful - and are reasonably priced as well!

ii. Check out the local museums – Add a touch of class and mysticism to your holiday, by planning visits to the renowned Art & Crafts Museum, and the Museum of Broken Relationships at Zagreb. The nature of exhibits at these two places is poles apart – but both of these museums would surely catch your imagination.

iii. Keep your date with Zagreb’s ‘Old Lady’ – Get an inkling of the old-word charms of the city, by going on a funicular ride (also known as the ‘Old Lady’). The origins of the funicular can be traced to more than a century back. If you are staying at any of the apartments in Zagreb near Lotrscak Street, traveling to the funicular station will be a lot easier!

iv. Spend some time at the Maksimir – Feel that a zoo and a stadium cannot be present in the same complex? A trip to Maksimir would force you to change your opinion! Beautiful lakes, alleyways, and meadows are also present here – which make the sight of the park over here absolutely ethereal.

v. Take snaps of the architectural wonders – Right from the Stone Gate and the Ban Josip Jelacic monument, to the Art Pavilion – there is no dearth of aesthetically pleasing and rich-on-heritage architectural delights in the city. Choose affordable accommodations in Zagreb, and go on a conducted tour that would cover all these places. You will be able to happily click along – while commutation expenses would also remain low.

vi. Get a feel of the religious lifestyle of the city – The serenity of St. Mark’s Church and the Cathedral of the Assumption contributes significantly to their popularity as tourist destinations in Zagreb. There are several other beautifully decorated churches in the city as well. The wall décor of these buildings would impress you as much as their overall ambiance.

vii. Satisfy your gastronomic cravings – You will find a host of upscale restaurants, cafes and bistros in Zagreb. Ask the owner of the local apartments in Zagreb, and plan your lunch/dinner at some of the most popular among them. The Bistro Appetit and the Marcellino are worth a special mention. If you are more in favor of less expensive, toned down lunches, grabbing a gableci meal would be ideal.

viii. Shake a leg at the nightclubs – A lively environment and classy DJ music characterize all the top nightclubs in the city. Make a list of the ones that are in close proximity to the Zagreb apartments you are staying – and experience the city nightlife at its best!

ix. Become a liquor connoisseur – The tastes of Croatian brandy and wine enjoy widespread popularity among tourists from all round the world. You can also try out the cherry-flavored Maraska drink, which is available at all the leading bars and pubs in the city.

x. Catch a theatrical performance – If you are staying at any of the centrally located Zagreb apartments, do make it a point to watch a show at the Croatian National Theater. The artists’ performances will bowl you over, and would give you an insight into the city’s culture as well. Of course, the beauties of the building itself are manifold!

xi. Visit the food market – You have the chance of cooking your own meals, at the rental apartments in Zagreb. You will find the best-quality chicken and fishes at the Dolac Market. The sheer buzz of people at this marketplace is also a sight to behold.

xii. Give expression to the art-lover inside you – Ask the locals for road directions to the renowned Sedmica art bar. Galleries on imaginative art themes are present over here, and art shows and parties are organized at Sedmica too.

Plan a trip to the Gornji Grad, and the Zrinjevac Park too. Once you have settled in at any of the affordable accommodations in Zagreb, draw up a travel itinerary that includes all of these activities. You’ll fall in love with the charms of this city!