Trotting through Zagreb like a king

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?

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29.04.2025

Zagreb's Easter Traditions: From Processions to Painted Easter Eggs

When somebody mentions Easter, the first thought you get is probably chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs. But for Zagrebians, it’s much more. Decorated streets with colorful Easter symbols like large Easter eggs, spring flowers, Easter-themed arrangements, traditional delicacies, and a cultural program are the main points of Easter in Zagreb.

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17.04.2025

A Journey Through Zagreb’s Coffee Culture

Zagreb’s coffee culture is more than just a daily routine—it’s a way of life. From quiet moments spent in cozy cafés to lively conversations that last for hours, coffee in Zagreb is a ritual that brings people together. But have you ever wondered how this deep connection to coffee came to be?

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31.03.2025

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Spring Is Served!

Although it's technically not here yet, it's definitely in the air. I'm talking about spring in Zagreb, of course. All the usual signs are clearly visible. Longer, sunnier days, spring flowers in bloom, life back in the streets... And when it comes to food, is there such a dish or produce that just screams spring? What are the heralds of spring on a plate? The answer is not so clear-cut, but let's try to paint a picture.

Become a Zagrebian

Make Zagreb Your Next Work And Travel Destination!

Once the COVID-19 pandemic is over I believe people will travel and explore the world more than ever, and Croatia is the perfect place to put on your bucket list.

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Zagreb's Easter Traditions: From Processions to Painted Easter Eggs

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Zagreb Advent 2020 in a New Virtual Form

"This Advent is all about bringing light back to our lives which is also a perfect metaphor for more positivity and that warm feeling that Christmas time usually gives us. "

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When the Longest Street in Zagreb Comes to Life - Q'Art: Project Ilica

It was 20 years ago that Aleksandar Battista Ilić initiated the Community Art Project and the Ilica project along with it. From the very beginnings, the emphasis was on socially engaged art forms in the community.

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Looking in Other Types of Sightseeing: Zagreb From Above

We'll probably never fly exactly like birds, but I think it's safe to say that these means of traveling skies are also amazing, if not better. Wouldn't you agree?

Zagreb for Kids

Fašnik: The Favorite Croatian Custom of the Little Ones

An old Croatian custom from the 19th century, and a political satire to do the afore-described show. The main characters are the Fašnik prince, princess Magpie, The Judge, and the lawyer who are taking over the city keys for the day, commenting on the current political events and social topics, and have a real blast out of it all.

Heartbeat of Zagreb

A Positive Spin On The Events Of 2020

One thing that many people around the world have noticed is that due to coronavirus we have started exploring our immediate surroundings more. With that, I can personally say, that I’ve found a new appreciation for my city.

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The Zagreb 80's Museum: Travel Back in Time to the Most Romantic and Memorable Period of Zagreb's History

This article offers a story about a museum that is very unusual, about something that happened over 30 years ago. - That is the Zagreb 80's Museum.

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Expats of Zagreb: A Student Life in Zagreb

Adi is an international medical student who has been living in Zagreb for over five years. Read what she told us about her life here and what different challenges of moving to a completely different culture are.

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Where to Play in Zagreb If You're over 25

In my previous blogs, I've already mentioned how Zagreb has a lot of things for you to do, whether we're talking about cultural activities or some other, and now is the time to prove it.

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Domestic Movies and TV Series Filmed in Zagreb

One of the most important challenges every film-maker encounters is surely a proper location choice. Through its, almost 140 year-long history, movies and series have been shot at so many locations that it's hard to find one where at least something wasn't already filmed there.

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Much More Than Just Coffee

With the first warm and sunny days of spring, swarms of carefree coffee drinkers are drawn out of their winter dens and set free to occupy the countless terraces of Zagreb's cafes.