
Parts of Croatia were controlled by the Austro-Hungarian Empire for almost 300 years. Today, the Austrian
influence on Croatian architecture, culture and cuisine is best seen in Zagreb and its surrounding areas.
Ban Jelacic Square is the center of Zagreb's old town; from the square you can amble along Tkalciceva, a
quaint pedestrian-only street lined with cafes and shops, before reaching the Kaptol district. In Kaptol,
one finds the most important historical sites in Zagreb like St. Mark's Church, the Croatian Parliament
(Sabor) and the narrow cobblestone streets of old Zagreb.
While in Zagreb, take the opportunity to visit some of Croatia's best museums. The Mimara Gallery in the
largest museum in Croatia with over 3500 pieces of fine art from all periods and every corner of the world.
This is just a taste of what this great city holds.
Outside Zagreb, the landscape is dotted with fortresses and palaces from ages past. The small towns and
villages of Medvedgrad, Varaždin, Samobor, Trakošcan and Ozalj all make pleasant excursions from the capital.
Our favorite experience:
Art-lovers shouldn't leave Zagreb without visiting the Croatian Museum of Naďve Art. The small gallery
houses some amazing paintings by some of Croatia's most important artists.
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