Untold Stories

If you love pursuing records, trivia and oddities - welcome to Zagreb! There are so many peculiarities that it was hard to make a list of only 10.

Summer weather is finally here, and the heat prompts many Zagreb residents to rush to the hills and cool off in the woods. Many people use the cable car to reach the summit of Mount Medvednica above Zagreb and then return to the city on foot... or two wheels.

Can you imagine Croatia existed in the Middle Ages? It is a widely accepted notion that the first Croatian king was crowned in 925. This makes the year 2025 a monumental anniversary—1,100 years of Croatian medieval kingdom. Where was Zagreb at the time?

Some parts of Croatia live for the carnival season. How about Zagreb?

The adorable Upper Town is the historical heart of the city. The serene area amazes us with beautiful views from its hilltop during the day and the lingering lights of the gas lamps in the evening. The sense of place is tangible, so why would you even think of skipping the area?

Have you already decorated your Christmas tree? Traditionally, families in Croatia decorate them on Christmas Eve and remove them after Epiphany - that's Three Wise Men - on January 6th.

The countdown has almost ended—on November 30th, the Christmas festivities will take over Zagreb! Are you coming?

As a nickname for Zagreb, Little Vienna was used a lot back in the day. This was primarily because of the architecture in the Lower Town area, which was obviously influenced by Austria, but also because of the peculiar mindset that Zagreb used to be known for.

The first cultural experience of most people born in Zagreb is a visit to the Zagreb Puppet Theatre. That’s one thing we all have in common. Did you visit puppet theaters as a child?

The nostalgic photos, and occasional poetic texts of old guides invite the reader to experience and appreciate the city. Join us in skimming through some of them.