Prague and Budapest are the most popular cities in Central Europe for foreign visitors. But these two now have a competitor in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia - which, let us reassure you, is a dazzling place.

History
How the city of Zagreb came to be

Getting to Zagreb
Flights and other options from around Europe

Getting around Zagreb
Information on travelling from the airport to city centre, as well as details on the public transport.

Sightseeing in Zagreb
The best sights in Zagreb

Accommodation in Zagreb
Accommodation options, from budget hostels to five star hotels.

Events in Zagreb
Listing of events in the capital by month.

The city is divided into three parts: the thousand-year old Gornji grad (upper town) which contains the Presidential Palace, the historic church of St. Mark's, the Croatian parliament, and museums and galleries which are all set in cobbled streets lit by gas lamps; the 19th century Donji grad (lower town) with its shops, restaurants, cafes, theatres, parks; and the modern post-war (WWII) Novi Zagreb (new Zagreb) which is full of high-rise buildings and basically has nothing to offer tourists.

Zagreb is called a city of museums as there are more of them per square foot than any other city in the world. But this doesn't mean that there is nothing else for you to do if you aren't a history buff. One of the many pleasures that the Zagrebcani (the people of Zagreb) enjoy is sitting in one of the numerous cafes watching the world go by. In the evening, you can visit one of the many restaurants, sampling a delicious Croatian dish, and finish the day in the one of the bars or clubs. Whatever you choose to do, you are guaranteed to have a good time!

Information about Zagreb
Zagreb Tourist Board has plenty of useful info
Restaurants in Zagreb
Interactive city map of Zagreb
Zagreb Live webcam
Why not stop at Algoritam (Gajeva 1, just off the Trg Bana Jelacica -  the main square), an English language book store?
University of Zagreb - Founded in 1699