Zagreb

Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia. It is located in the northwest of the country, on the banks of the Sava River. Zagreb plays an important role as the political, cultural, economic and commercial center of Croatia. Zagreb is a city with a historical past and is home to artifacts from the Middle Ages. The old town center “Gornji Grad” (Upper Town) has historical buildings, forts, churches and museums. st. Mark’s Church and Zagreb Cathedral. Also, Zagreb has many museums and galleries, one of which is the Zagreb Art Gallery. Zagreb is a city surrounded by parks and green spaces. Maksimir Park is one of the largest parks in the city and is an ideal place to picnic, go for a walk and spend time with nature. Also, Jarun Lake is a popular destination for water sports and entertainment during the summer months. Zagreb hosts many festivals and events. Especially events such as the Summer Festival (Ljeto u Zagrebu), Zagreb Film Festival and Zagreb International Children’s Film Festival reflect the cultural vitality of the city. Zagreb is an important hub of Croatia’s transport network. Pleso Airport in the city serves international and domestic flights. In addition, Zagreb has a good transport network with train and bus networks.

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City: Zagreb            

Country: Croatia

Population: 767,131

Area: 641.2 km2

Mayor

Tomislav Tomašević