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Zagreb
Zagreb, capital of Croatia, is the country's economic centre and
gateway to Western Europe. The city is sited on the slopes of
Medvednica Mountain along the banks of the Sava River, in the
northern part of Croatia.
The core of Zagreb consists of the Gornji grad (Upper Town) and
Donji grad (Lower Town). The Upper Town is home to the
well-preserved medieval city, known as Gradec and Kaptol, while the
residential area covers the southern slopes of the Medvednica
Mountains. Since the 1950s the city has grown appreciably to the
south of the Sava River, and the main industrial area is in the
southeast.
Besides being a commercial hub Zagreb is a tourist centre, and a
popular international conference venue, with a history dating back
nearly a thousand years. It is rich in historical monuments,
museums and galleries, has modern shops, restaurants, sport and
recreation facilities and a good transport infrastructure. Its
attractions are largely historical, dating from the Palaeolithic
Veternica Cave, through Roman culture and the fascinating medieval
old town.
Zagreb is well-situated to explore the picturesque medieval
towns of northern Croatia, including Samobor, Vrbovec, and
Karlovac. There are also nearby hiking opportunities on Medvednica
Mountain, which casts its 3,280 foot (1,000m) shadow over the
city.
Information & Facts
Climate
The climate of Zagreb is continental, with four separate
seasons. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are cold. The average
temperature in winter is 34°F (1°C) and the average temperature in
summer is 68°F (20°C). The end of May, particularly, gets very
warm, with temperatures rising to the mid-80sºF (30°C) and up.
Snowfall is common in the winter months, from December to March,
and rain and fog are common in autumn (October to December).
Getting Around
Zagreb has a compact city centre with all the main sights and
places of interest for visitors in close proximity to the major
hotels. Walking is therefore a good option for getting around in
Zagreb. Those who need to travel further afield can make use of the
highly efficient tram system, which has frequent services
throughout the city connecting bus and train stations and the main
square, Trg Bana Josipa Jelacica. Four tram routes also operate
throughout the night. Tickets for tram rides must be bought at
newspaper kiosks, singly or in packs of 10. Each ticket gives you
90 minutes of travel, starting from when you first climb aboard and
validate the ticket in a machine. The alternative public transport
is public buses. Particularly useful is the inexpensive bus
connection to the airport from the city centre. There is a
plentiful supply of taxis in Zagreb, particularly at major hotels
and the airport. Fares are negotiable.
Language
The official language is Croatian.
Money
The official unit of currency is the Kuna (HRK). One Kuna is
divided into 100 Lipa. ATMs are plentiful throughout the country
and banks, authorised bureaux de change, post offices or most
hotels will exchange foreign currency or travellers cheques. Banks
open Monday to Saturday and some banks also open on Sundays in the
main cities. Major credit cards are widely accepted at the main
hotels and restaurants, and may be used to draw cash from ATMs,
which are widely available throughout the country.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 from last Sunday in March to the
last Sunday in October).