Zagreb

An ever increasing number of people are considering Eastern Europe to be an option for a summer holiday in the sun, and it’s a similar story when it comes to spending time in the city.

The Croatian capital is a vibrant destination that is more than a match for many of the established options and has a huge amount to offer those who elect to go slightly further afield in search of their city adventure.

Zagreb is a city that can get cold during the winter months but when the spring arrives, things start to warm up and the capital becomes ever more appealing.

During the summer months you can then expect to find plenty of festivals taking place throughout the city streets, providing cultural treats aplenty before autumn arrives and things start to wind down again.

Regardless of when you visit however, Zagreb is a city where you won’t be short of things to see or do and it’s no surprise that it is becoming increasingly popular with overseas travellers eager to see what all the fuss is about.

The thriving city is packed with impressive Austro-Hungarian architecture at every turn and taking a stroll through the streets will provide ample opportunity to take in the sights and to take in the history that goes all the way back to Roman times.

In particular, the area to the north of Ban Jelačić Square – the central square in the city – is the best place to go if you want to explore medieval churches and palaces whilst there are countless museums that cover all manner of topics.

That ranges from the Museum of Contemporary Art to one of the first museums showcasing naïve art in the world, and from the Archaeological Museum to Croatia’s Natural History Museum.

Across the city there are countless shopping options thanks to a number of large malls, whilst you won’t be short of dining opportunities either with plenty of chances to sample both national and international cuisine.

Kremšnite and orehnjača are just two of the Croatian treats that you might want to enjoy whilst sitting with a coffee watching the world go by.