Croatian cultural heritage - Business - Hrvatska turistička zajednica

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THE CITY OF ZAGREB
A modern capital city with a preserved
medieval and modern heritage
Like most other major cities in Europe, Zagreb has a distinctly
rich cultural heritage. The city represents a special
administrative unit (county) and tourist destination
surrounded by the Croatian Central region. As Zagreb
gained importance in the 11th century and became the
Croatian capital in the 16th century, it has many monuments
dating from the ancient times, especially in the
preserved old town centre - the Upper Town, while the
city centre in the Lower Town has a large number of
buildings from the turn of the 20th century.
Since Zagreb, despite its importance, was a small town until
the 20th century, almost all the main cultural interests are
located in the middle part and the Lower and Upper towns.
This is where almost all the most valuable palaces, churches
and museums, including the most important hotels are located.
Therefore, the majority of visitors to Zagreb can experience
its cultural heritage on foot. Zagreb also has a special
intimate atmosphere, atypical for major European cities.
The so-called Lenuci horseshoe, a series of parks which form
a horseshoe surrounding the town, enhances the experience
of visitors. It is named after the architect Milan Lenuci, most
responsible for its form at the turn of the 20th century.
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