Zagreb The Bradt City Guide

by Letcher, Piers

• ISBN13: 9781841621890
• ISBN10: 1841621897
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-01
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

Zagreb is the latest in the series of Bradt city guides to some of the world's most fascinating yet less well- known city destinations. With its old-world Austro- Hungarian feel, lively street caf?s and beautiful setting, Croatia's capital is the perfect short-break destination. The city's compact size and unspoilt charm make it an ideal weekend break, with a sparkling cultural scene offering everything from affordable world-class opera to free summer concerts.

Author Biography

Independent writer and photographer Piers Letcher has published 15 books, along with more than a thousand newspaper and magazine articles and hundreds of photographs.

 

A highly successful freelance writer, Sarah Parkes also works intermittently as a consultant with the United Nations in Geneva.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. VII
Introduction	p. IX
How to Use this Book	p. X
Contexts	p. 1
Introduction to the city	p. 1
History	p. 3
Politics	p. 15
Economy	p. 16
People	p. 19
Cultural etiquette	p. 20
Business/time	p. 22
Religion	p. 23
Culture and festivals	p. 24
Geography and climate	p. 26
Natural history	p. 27
Planning	p. 30
Zagreb - a practical overview	p. 30
When to visit	p. 31
Highlights	p. 32
Tour operators	p. 37
Tourist information	p. 40
Red tape	p. 42
Croatian diplomatic missions abroad	p. 44
Getting there and away	p. 44
Health, insurance and safety	p. 50
What to take	p. 57
Money	p. 59
Opening times	p. 63
Practicalities	p. 65
The city - orientation	p. 65
Tourist information	p. 68
Banks	p. 71
Media and communications	p. 72
Foreign diplomatic missions in Zagreb	p. 82
Hospital and pharmacies	p. 82
Religious services	p. 83
Cultural institutes	p. 83
Local Transport	p. 85
Airport transfer	p. 85
Main train station	p. 86
Main bus station	p. 88
Local trams and buses	p. 89
Taxis	p. 92
Cars	p. 92
Bicycles	p. 96
Hitchhiking	p. 98
Accommodation	p. 99
Hotels	p. 100
Private rooms/apartments	p. 106
Youth hostels and student accommodation	p. 108
Camping	p. 110
Eating and Drinking	p. 111
Food and drink	p. 111
Restaurants	p. 118
Cafes, bars and pubs	p. 129
Ice cream	p. 138
Markets, supermarkets and bakeries	p. 139
Entertainment and Nightlife	p. 143
Festivals and fairs	p. 144
Music, opera, ballet and theatre	p. 146
Nightlife	p. 148
Cinema	p. 151
Casinos	p. 152
Gay and lesbian	p. 152
Shopping	p. 154
Department stores	p. 155
Shopping centres	p. 156
Fashion and accessories	p. 157
Souvenirs, handicrafts and gifts	p. 158
Secondhand goods	p. 160
Books, magazines and music	p. 160
Opening hours and PDV (VAT)	p. 161
Walking Tours	p. 163
The upper town (Gornji Grad and Kaptol)	p. 163
The lower town (Donji Grad)	p. 168
Lamplighters' tour	p. 173
What to See and Do	p. 174
Unmissables	p. 175
Monuments, public spaces and noteworthy buildings	p. 183
Churches	p. 187
Museums	p. 190
Galleries	p. 209
Outdoor Attractions	p. 218
Mirogoj Cemetery	p. 218
Maksimir Park and the zoo	p. 220
Mount Medvednica	p. 221
Jarun Lake	p. 228
Bundek	p. 229
Remete	p. 230
Beyond the City	p. 231
Highlights	p. 231
Varazdin	p. 234
The Zagorje	p. 242
Samobor	p. 254
The Zumberak	p. 258
Plesivica Wine Road	p. 263
Karlovac	p. 265
South of Karlovac - Slunj and the Rastoke Mills	p. 271
Plitvice Lakes National Park	p. 271
The Turopolje	p. 276
Lonjsko Polje	p. 278
Language	p. 281
Pronunciation	p. 282
Useful words and phrases	p. 283
Further Information	p. 296
Books	p. 296
Web resources	p. 298
Index	p. 301
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