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ZAGReB April - May 2011

Top 5 restaurants

Wine and dine to a scrumptious treat this spring.

Zagorje uncovered

Lavish green hills adorned with vineyards and natural hot springs. It’s our little Tuscany…

Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘get out n about’

As the land awakens, so does our colourful calendar of events.

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Contents Arriving in Zagreb

Your first view of the capital city

The Basics

More than just climate stats (not much)

History

Kings, queens, rooks and pawns

Culture & Events

Interesting and boring stuff included

Where to stay

A place to rest your weary head

Dining & Nightlife

Lions, wolves and bear cubs welcome CafĂŠs Easily the best scene in the world!

25.05 Wednesday - 03.06 Friday, The 28th Week of Contemporary Dance (Read more on page 12)

Nightlife When you just gotta boogie

Mail & Phones

What to see

Smoke signals and carrier pigeons

All those things you mustnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss

Discover Zagorje

42 Good food, wine and beautiful countryside just half an hour from Zagreb

Getting around

Save on shoe leather Transport map

Shopping

Helping you get rid of that extra cash

Leisure

Bowling or Pilates

Directory Lifestyle Directory The most essential support

Business Directory Become a millionaire in no time

Maps & Index Street index City centre map City map Country map

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The Croatian Garden of Daffodils, Donja Stubica, Hrvatsko Zagorje (Read more on page 42)

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April - May 2011

FOreWOrD Dear IYP readers, In this edition, our classical ‘Foreword’ anecdotes is being replaced by a letter that was sent to us via a reader who pretty much wraps us the work we do, better than we can ourselves. Hello redaction, I would like to make a compliment to you regarding the information in Zagreb in your pocket. In the beginning of January I moved to Zagreb for a project of several months. As I was unprepared and unknown in the city so I used your guide to get known. It succeeded thanks to the complete information of all chapters. The guidebook was like the bible, I was daily reading it and because of handy format daily in my pocket. As I am aware of all main items now it’s out of my pocket but still in my heart. I will recommend the book to any “stranger” I will meet and stay a customer for the events as well. I hope you will continue publishing this useful guide. Kind regards / Met vriendelijke groeten, Edwin den Ouden

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Tourist Information Centre C-2, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 11, tel. (+385-) 0800 53 53/(+385-1) 481 40 51, info@ zagreb-touristinfo.hr, w w w.zagrebtouristinfo.hr. Free info phone number 0800 53 53. Also at the Zagreb Airport, next to the international arrivals area and at the Main Train station.QOpen 08:30 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 18:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00. Zagreb County Tourist Board C-3, Preradovićeva 42, tel. (+385-1) 487 36 65, info@tzzz.hr, www.tzzz. hr. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Plitvice Lakes National Park branch office C-3, Trg kralja Tomislava 19, tel. (+385-1) 461 35 86/ (+385-1) 492 22 74, np.zg.ured@np-plitvicka-jezera. hr, www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Fri 08:00 - 15:30. Closed Sat, Sun. Northern Velebit National Park Info Corner C-3, Trg kralja Tomislava 19, www.np-sjeverni-velebit. hr. Are you seeking information, catalogues or direct internet connection to the North Velebit National Park’s official website? Then whilst in town, head to the Plitivice National Park’s Office located on Zrinjevac for all the answers to your questions. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Fri 08:00 - 15:30. Closed Sat, Sun.

By bus

Contrary to its Central European brethren, the Zagreb bus station (autobusni kolodvor) isn’t as big, bad and ugly as most. They even made an attempt to spruce up the place with a sculpture of a two-headed woman in front of the central ticket office. The ground floor is home to a series of shops where anything from bed linen to a cup of coffee can be procured. The top floor is home to a post office (Open 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.) and chapel. Above the main entrance hall which is bustled with cashiers is an Internet cafe that’s open 24hrs (tel. 613 37 46). Surfing the net costs 18kn per hour and it has a wireless connection for laptop users. Changing currency: ATM machines are located in the main hall next to the ticket office and outside the building along Avenija Marina Držića. There is also currency exchange (mjenjačnica, Open 06:15 - 21:30) in the ticketing hall. Left luggage: Abandon your bags in the Garderoba (Open 24hrs) located up the small staircase to the right of the main hall for 5kn/hr unless your bag weighs over 40kg in which case you’ll be paying 10kn/hr. Toilets are located up the small staircase to the left of the main hall and cost 3kn. Getting to Town: Should you want to walk the 20 minutes into town, when your back is to the station entrance the centre is to your left and behind you. For proponents of public transportation a tram is your best bet - saunter across the street and pick up tram N°6 towards Črnomerec to get to the main square, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića. Taxis are plentiful, but will cost about 60 - 80kn to get to the centre.

By plane

Pleso International Airport (Zračna luka Pleso) is located 17km out of town. Unlike all other major points of entry into the city, the airport has no chapel or left luggage facilities. The small size makes the airport easily negotiable; both domestic and international arrival and departure areas are located on the ground floor. Changing currency: In what could be considered the most prime of locations (right outside international arrivals), there is a Zagrebačka banka office

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complete with a currency exchange (Open 07:00 - 21:00) and ATM. In the domestic departures hall there is an Information Centre (tel. 626 52 22), which is open 24 hours. Toilets: The toilets in the centre of the airport across from the post office have a baby changing station, whereas the ones on the top floor usually are less crowded. Getting to Town: Croatia Airlines runs a bus service from Pleso International to the bus station (autobusni kolodvor), which leaves roughly every half hour from outside the international arrivals and costs 30kn/person. Those willing to part with a bit more cash can catch a taxi in front of the international arrivals. A trip into the city should cost no more than 200kn (start 25kn, 1km/7kn, luggage 5kn). If you wish to go solo and ride on your own, then the airport has over 10 local and international rent-a-car agencies to choose from.

By train

Not as pleasing to the eye on the inside as from the outside, Zagreb’s train station (željeznički kolodvor) is not as userfriendly, but sees more traffic than other points of entry into the city (hmmm). Changing currency: When exiting the tracks walk through the main hall to find an ATM machine in the left corner. A currency exchange is located in the international ticketing area as is another ATM. The Information office (Tel. 060 33 34 44. Open 06:00 - 22:00) is located between the main hall and domestic ticketing area (to your right as you exit the tracks). Across from the Information window is a nifty tourist information touch screen - nifty, that is, if it ever worked. The left luggage facilities (Garderoba) are available 24 hours and are to the left of the main hall as you exit the tracks. Each piece of luggage costs 15kn/hr. Getting to Town: Walk out the main entrance and survey your surroundings - this is the centre. To get to the main square, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića, take tram N°6 towards Črnomerec or tram N°13 heading towards Žitnjak. Taxis queue in front of the main hall and a ride into town will usually go along the most scenic of routes and will cost around 50kn.

Street smarts ulica stube put prolaz trg most avenija cesta

street staircase way passage square bridge avenue road

National holidays January 1 January 6 April 24 April 25 May 1 June 22 June 23 June 25 August 5 August 15 October 8 November 1 December 25 December 26

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Customs

All major items brought into the country (laptops, boats, sauna equipment) must be declared; to do so ensures you will be allowed to take them back when you leave. Keep your receipts (500kn minimum on one receipt) in order to qualify for a VAT refund at all border customs offices. To breeze through customs you can import up to 200 cigarettes, 1 litre of alcohol, plus 2 litres of wine, liqueur or champagne. There are no limits on export; however it does depend on the country you’re flying into from Croatia. Any Croatian art or cultural works must receive export approval before departure. It is issued by the conservatory department of the Ministry of Culture and for the city of Zagreb, the City Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments and Nature at Kuševićeva 2 (B-1, Open Mon, Wed, Fri 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 15:30. Tel. 01 610 19 70, www.zagreb.hr) For further details www.carina.hr or call 610 23 25/610 24 61.

Electricity

The electricity supply is 220V, 50hz, so visitors from the United States will need to use a transform er to run electrical appliances.

Religion

These days Croatia is fairly monotone in religious terms. Having always existed on the frontiers of three religions; Catholic, Orthodox and Muslim; time was that one could find a right old mix here. However, since the most recent conflicts the population has become over whelmingly Catholic with the 2001 Census recording 87.83% as loyal to Rome.

Roads

If you’re under 24 years of age, the 0.0% alcohol rule applies to you. If you are, however, over that age, a limit of 0.5% applies to you, effective June 1, 2008. Once again, we’ll leave it to others to debate the pros and cons of this change, but given the mountainous terrain along the coast, this law will probably save lives. And the police are enforcing it. Speed kills more people on Croatian roads than alcohol does. Speed traps are common along the Adriatic highway and speed patrol cars have been introduced on the motorways. The speed limit in

Basic data Population: Croatia (April 2001): 4,437,460 Zagreb (May 2001): 779,145 Ethnic composition (April 2001): 89.63% Croats, 4.54% Serbs, 5.83% other. Territory: Croatia’s land territory takes up 56,542km2. It shares borders with Hungary, Slovenia, Serbia & Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina and a sea-border with Italy. The high est peak (1,831m) is in the Dinara Mountains which create a natural border between Croatia and BosniaHerzegovina. Dalmatian coast: The coast is the main tourist attraction for good reason - the crystal clear waters are some of the most beautiful on the planet and among its most pure! Islands: An amazing 1,185 islands lie off the Croatian coast, 47 of them inhabited. Rivers: The longest river is the Sava at 562km. It ambles just south of the train station. The Drava covers a distance of 505km; the mighty Danube spans 188km through the country. Local time: Croatia is part of the Central European Time Zone (GMT+1): when it is noon in Zagreb it is 12:00 in Berlin, 11:00 in London, 06:00 in New York, 14:00 in Moscow, and 21:00 in Sydney.

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urban areas is 50kph unless otherwise marked; 80kph on secondary roads and 130kph on highways. On the spot fines are payable for offences. If you are stopped for any reason, you will be expected to show your driving licence, car registration papers and insurance certificate, so make sure to always keep them with you.

Visas

Citizens from Australasia, EU, North America and South America are allowed into Croatia without a visa for a period of 90 days within a period of 6 months. If you want to extend your visa, you need to get an approval entitled First Temporary Stay at your nearest embassy or consulate. Everybody else needs a visa, which must be obtained before entering the republic. These cannot be obtained at any land borders. For more visa information contact the Consular Department of the Croatian Foreign Ministry at Trg N.Š. Zrinskog 7-8, tel. 456 99 64, fax 458 17 95, www.mvp.hr. You are required to register with the police, a matter taken care of by hotels, hostels and campsites. If you’re staying with friends you have a 24 hour period to fill-out some paperwork at the police station (Petrinjska 30) - be sure to bring your passport!

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Market values Compare the list of daily necessities: 1kg of beef 65kn 10 eggs 12kn McDonald’s Big Mac 17.50kn Loaf of white bread 7kn Bottle of local beer (1/2l) 5kn 20 Marlboros 22kn Public transport ticket 8kn Pizza slice 12kn Cinema ticket 30kn Esspreso 10kn Litre of petrol (lead free ) 10,06kn Litre of petrol (diesel) 9,30kn Postcard 3kn Kremšnita Cake 10kn

€8.85 €1.63 €2.37 €0.95 €0.68 €2.99 €1.09 €1.37 €4.14 €1.37 €1.36 €1.26 €0.41 €1.37

Exchange rates (as of 04.04.2011.): US$1 = 5,22kn €1 = 7,38kn £1 = 8,36kn

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HIstOrY 7th Century Migrating Slav tribes – including Slovenes, Croats and Serbs – settle in South-Eastern Europe. 9th Century - 11th Century A powerful Croatian state emerges under kings Tomislav, Petar Krešimir IV and Zvonimir. 1091 The last Croatian king dies childless. King Ladislav I of Hungary claims the Croatian throne. 1094 King Ladislav founds a bishopric at Zagreb, previously a small settlement of craftsmen and traders. Zagreb is initially divided into two settlements: Kaptol (inhabited by the bishop, monks and nuns), and Gradec (where the secular townsfolk live) 1242 Ravaged by the Tatars, Zagreb is re-founded by King Bela IV. 1526 The Hungaro-Croatian kingdom is rent asunder by the Ottoman Turks, and Zagreb becomes part of the Habsburg Empire. 1667 The last of the great mass brawls between the inhabitants of Gradec and Kaptol takes place. Henceforth Zagreb becomes a much more united city. 1835 Patriotic intellectuals led by Ljudevit Gaj launch Danica, a periodical which aims to promote wider use of the Croatian language. 1848 Revolution breaks out throughout the Habsburg Empire. The Croats hold elections to a national assembly and appoint Count Josip Jelačić as their “Ban” or Viceroy. Ban Jelačić helps the Austrian Habsburgs defeat the Hungarians, but Croatian loyalty to the crown is not rewarded with extra autonomy. 1880 Zagreb Cath edral is severel y damaged by an earthquake, leading to its re-construction in fine Neo-Gothic style by Hermann Bollé. 1918 The Habsburg Empire finds itself on the losing side of World War I and begins to fragment. Slovenes and Croats declare independence and then form a union with neighbouring Serbia, creating the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (later re-named “Yugoslavia”).

Culture & events 1953 Zagreb’s Trade Fair moves to a new site south of the River Sava. It is the first step in the construction of Novi Zagreb (“New Zagreb”), the socialist-inspired grid of concrete apartment blocks where over 110,000 people now live. 1961 Dušan Vukotić wins an Oscar for Best Animated Film, sealing Zagreb’s reputation as a major centre of cartoon production. 1967 Dinamo Zagreb win soccer’s European Fairs’ Cup, beating the mighty Leeds United in a two-leg final. 1967 Croatian TV screens the first episode of Professor Balthazar, one of the most psychedelic kiddies’ cartoon adventures ever made. 1971 Zagreb is at the centre of the so-called Croatian Spring, a popular movement for greater cultural freedom and political autonomy. Spring turns to winter when Tito clamps down on the movement, ushering in a decade of political stagnation. 1977 Croatia’s first-ever punk concert takes place, with Slovene band Pankrti playing in Zagreb’s Student Centre. The New-Wave scene flourishes, transforming the city’s cultural profile. 1980 President Tito dies. A slow process of political disintegration sets in. 1985 Zagreb team Cibona win the Euroleague, European basketball’s most prestigious trophy. 1987 Zagreb hosts the Univerzijada or World Student Games. The city centre is thoroughly renovated and sports facilities are built throughout the city. 1990 Croatia holds its first free elections. The statue of nineteenth-century national leader Ban Jelačić, dismantled by the communists after 1945, returns to Zagreb’s main square. 1991 - 1995 Serbian insurgents supported by the Yugoslav army take over 30% of Croatia’s territory. Zagreb itself is only 30km from the front line. 1995 Croatian military victories bring the war to a close.

30.04 Saturday

Zabranjeno pušenje

I-3, Boogaloo Club, Vukovarska 68, www.boogaloo. hr. One of the most popular bands that has ever come from Sarajevo! The 80’s was a golden era for the group with their garage rock sound mixed with folk influences. Lyrically controversial and at times critical of the socialist system, it was the system’s downfall that caused the end of the band as well. Some of the original members have stuck to their guns and remain true to their music and fans.

05.05 Thursday

Ladytron

H-5, Aquarius Club, Aleja Matije Ljubeka bb. This quartet formed in Liverpool and fuse electronic, pop, punk and new wave crossing over with experimental and psychedelic elements. Their four studio albums have reached the UK top 40 and they’ve sold out worldwide. Zagreb gets its inauguration with one of the leading electronic/synth groups of the world. Q Concert starts at 21:00. Tickets 150kn available at the www.eventim.hr.

Bacon & Blues Corporation

Rock & Pop Concerts 13.04 Wednesday

Roger Waters - The Wall Live

H-5, Arena Zagreb, Lanište bb, www.lupapromotion.hr. Enter a world of ‘psychedelic virtuosity’ as conceptual leader and primary lyricist Roger Waters performs one of the highest ever sold albums in music history, ‘The Wall’. As bassist, principal song-writer and composer, Waters rekindles the glory of a majestic era as he tours the globe. Q Concert starts at 20:00. Tickets 360-800kn available at the www.eventim.hr.

16.04 Saturday

Goribor

I-4, Močvara Club, Trnjanski nasip bb, www.mochvara.hr. Their previous shows around Croatia received rave reviews and this band from Serbia return to pulsate audiences with their hypnotic trip-hop blues sound. After a short stint away, they return to the legendary Močvara Club where they have hailed the stage twice to date. Q Concert starts at 21:30. Tickets 55-70kn available at www.eventim.hr.

28.04 Thursday

Ladytron

10.05 Tuesday

Shakira - The Sun Comes Out

H-5, Arena Zagreb, Lanište bb, www.lupapromotion.hr. Columbian megastar Shakira is sought after worldwide and brings her, ‘The Sun Comes Out’ tour, to our city. The queen of ‘Waka Waka’ has won countless awards and is blazing world stages with her two hour spectacle of dance music, ballads and even fragments of hard rock. The Latino-diva is sure to ‘Loka, Loka’, all night long! Q Concert starts at 20:00. Tickets 300 - 1550kn available at www.eventim.hr.

Blind Guardian

1921 A Serb-dominated parliament creates a centrist constitution, dashing Croatian hopes for autonomous status within the new state. Serb-Croat arguments about the nature of Yugoslavia set the tone for the next seven decades. 1936 Cementing Zagreb’s role as a centre of trade and technology, the modernist pavilions of the Zagreb Trade Fair are built on Savska cesta. They currently serve as the Student Cultural Centre. 1941 - 45 Nazi Germany occupies Croatia, placing the puppet regime of Ante Pavelić in power. An anti-fascist struggle led by Tito’s communist partisans takes hold of the countryside. 1945 Croatia becomes a republic within a communistcontrolled federal Yugoslavia.

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2003 The first Zagreb Film Festival is held. It quickly grows to become a major international event. 2005 Zagreb’s Mount Sljeme becomes a regular venue for World Cup skiing races, henceforth held every year in January. 2009 Croatia joins the NATO alliance. 2009 A long-running border dispute between Croatia and Slovenia nears resolution, improving Croatia’s prospects for swift EU accession. 2009 Zagreb’s new Museum of Contemporary Art opens its doors for the first time, placing the Croatian capital firmly on European culture trail.

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I-3, Boogaloo Club, Ulica grada Vukovara 68, www. boogaloo.hr. Soaring drums, sizzling guitar riffs and the husky vocals of Hansi Kursch have made this German outfit one of the Gods of power metal. The bands lyrics are inspired by epic and fictional fantasy with ‘Bards’, dwarf like mystical characters, as their mascots. Loyal fans, be prepared for some great battle hymns. Q Concert starts at 20:00. Tickets 190-210kn.

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Culture & events

Culture & events 24.05 Tuesday

22.05 Sunday

Animal Collective

Gerald Clayton Trio

I-4, Jedinstvo Factory, Trnjanski nasip bb. Their 2008 appearance in Zagreb was in-your-face and they return with their indie-rock slash neo-psychedelic sounds. In their early days, this four-piece from New York wore masks and makeup as part of their stage act and they continue to break boundaries with their experimental music. Take note as this will be their only concert in this part of Europe. Q Concert starts at 20:00. Tickets 120-140kn available at the Dirty Old Shop (Tratinska 22) and Rockmark (Berislavićeva 13).

01.06 Wednesday

Classical Music Concerts

Joe Cocker

12.04 Tuesday

H-5, Arena Zagreb, Lanište. He has made it to Rolling Stone’s Top100 greatest singers list and with his trademark gritty voice and dominant stage figure, it is of no surprise. Cocker’s passion and worldwide mega-hits such as, ‘You can leave your hat on’, Unchain my heart’, and ‘Up where we belong’, not only lift audiences but leave them ending shows with a standing ovation.

22.05 Sunday

IAMX

I-3, Boogaloo Club, Ulica grada Vukovara 68, www. boogaloo.hr. Chris Corner, formerly of the Sneaker Pimps brings his solo project to light with his brand of dramatic synth rock, dark pop and indie dance. His notorious lyrics concerning sexual instability and death to religious perversion and sociopolitical ignorance make his shows explosive, yet melancholy with moments of operatic remedy. Q Concert starts at 20:00. Tickets 120kn available at www.eventim.hr.

23.05 Monday

Swans & James Blackshaw

B-4, Student’s centre and Theatre &TD, Savska 25. A double-header event with American post-punk band ‘Swans’ reuniting after a long absence, bandleader Michael Gira returns with his line-up to bring back the bands glory days and promote their new album. Blackshaw is a guitar-whizz and pianist, a true experimentalist who can vary his sounds from epic to church like with impressive finger movements that often leave audiences bewildered. Concert starts at 20:00. Tickets 120 - 150kn.

Culture pass What is the culture pass? The membership card of the Jeunesses Musicales Croatia, for young people from 14 to 30 years old. Created in partnership with all leading cultural institutions in Croatia, the Culture Pass gets you discounts (from 10 to 100%) when you buy concert and theatre tickets, entrance fees to galleries, museums and festivals, as well as special offers when you buy CDs, musical instruments and more… (more on www.hgm.hr/kulturni_pokaz). How do you get your Culture Pass? It’s easy! Send us an e-mail or call us to arrange your Culture Pass: Tel: (+385-1) 611 46 40, e-mail: kulturni.pokaz@hgm. hr or hgm@hgm.hr. Download a list of places where you can use your Culture Pass: www.hgm.hr/KULTURNI%20 POKAZ%20-%20ADRESAR.pdf. Your Culture Pass is valid for one year in all Croatian cities (Zagreb, Rijeka, Dubrovnik…) Or any other city… go out, look around and enjoy great concerts!

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I-3, Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, tel. (+385-1) 612 11 66, www.lisinski.hr. This LA jazz pianist and composer is establishing himself as a future star of the scene. Elements of hard-bop to mainstream jazz from the 60’s can be heard in his style which is brushed up with dynamic improvisations. The trio will perform a set of originals as well as jazzacious covers. Q Concert starts at 20:00. Tickets 100kn.

B-2, Croatian Music Institute, Gundulićeva 6a, www.hgz. hr. The awesome foursome is back with their interpretation of J. Haydn’s String Quartet in D minor Op. 76 No.2, as well as works by E. Dupuy and E. Grieg. A guest appearance by Žarko Perišić on the faggot will be the icing on the cake.

Bon Jovi

K-2, Maksimir Stadium, Maksimirska 128, w w w. lupapromotion.hr. The wait is finally over! Hard-rock heartthrobs Bon Jovi kick off their European ‘Circle Tour’ in Zagreb with 30,000 parochial fans expected. Having never stepped foot in Croatia, the lads from New Jersey are sure to raise fists with hits such as Runaway, Living on a Prayer, Lay your hands on me and more. Q Concert starts at 19:45. Tickets 300-2000kn available at the www.eventim.hr.

I-4, Hypo Centre, Slavonska avenija. Smooth jazz sooths the soul and pianist Matija Dedić echoes these words as he performs with his trio (Krunoslav Levačić on drums and Austrian double bass player Wolfram Derschmid). Special guest Tamara Obrovac will blend her jazz vocals to put the icing on the cake. Q Concert starts at 20:00.

01.05 Sunday

Croatian Musical Youth Jazz Orchestra Zagreb - In Memory of Peter Herbolzheimer

I-3, Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, tel. (+385-1) 612 11 66, www.lisinski.hr. From East Berlin comes a symphony orchestra that hosts up to 100 concerts per year. Led by Lothar Zagrosek, the orchestra varies its repertoire and stylistic range so to interpret music from the greats. Speaking of greats, the program will headline the best of Mozart and Beethoven. Q Concert starts at 19:30. Tickets 120-160kn.

Lovro Pogorelić and the Zagreb Philharmonics

I-3, Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, www.lisinski.hr. From an early age, this ‘piano maestro’ has mastered his craft under the wing of Russian Konstantin Bogino amongst others. Pogorelić has released CD’s, founded ‘The Summer Festival’ in the town of Pag and nowadays teaches piano at the Zagreb Music Academy. He combines his flare and subtlety with the astute Zagreb Philharmonics orchestra this May.

14.05 Saturday

Metropolitan at Lisinski - R. Wagner: The Ride of the Valkyries

Jazz&Blues Concerts Matija Dedić Trio feat. Tamara Obrovac

Konzerthausorchester Berlin

06.05 Friday

The Zagreb Quartet

08.06 Wednesday

15.04 Friday

02.05 Monday

The Zagreb Quartet

13.04 Wednesday

Moscow Soloists

I-3, Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, tel. (+385-1) 612 11 66, www.lisinski.hr. Since its inauguration in 1992, this orchestra has performed over 1300 concerts in the very best music halls of the world. The Soloists repertoire is filled with diversity ranging from early music to contemporary works. Having won countless awards including a Grammy nomination, devotees of orchestra are sure to be showered with grand musicianship. Q Concert starts at 19:30. Tickets 100-140kn.

C-3, Zagreb Puppet Theatre, Trg kralja Tomislava 19/ ulica Baruna Trenka 3, www.hgm.hr. Paying tribute to a German jazz icon who was a trombonist, guitarist, arranger and composer for over fifty years! Herbolzheimer did it all; he also composed for orchestras, jazz bands and national TV networks. He has played with the likes of Sammy Davis, Jr., Ella Fitzgerald and other greats. So pay homage to one of Europe’s finest with special guest Andreas Harderer.

I-3, Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, tel. (+385-1) 612 11 66, www.lisinski.hr. The popular Act III of The Valkyrie has an epic prelude which leads to the grandiose scene of four sisters gathering to deliver fallen heroes to Valhalla. A tale of war is equally matched by a great battle-cry as well as uplifting compositions. See what is considered one of Wagner’s finest pieces. Q Concert starts at 18:00. Tickets 95kn.

17.05 Tuesday

The Zagreb Quartet

B-2, Croatian Music Institute, Gundulićeva 6a. Croatia’s oldest chamber ensemble dates back to 1919 and its exuberant quar tet today are constantly playing multimovement musical compositions and instrumentations. See how they perform B. Britten’s String Quartet No.2 in C Major and M. Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major. Yuri Bashmet & Moscow Soloists

18.05 Wednesday

Miro Kadoić - Author Concert

I-4, Bajsić Studio, Croatian Television, Prisavlje 3. Performing in front of his home audience, this renowned improviser songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist presents his own works. Once voted as the best Croatian saxophonist, Kaodić has worked with Johnny Griffin, Clark Terry, David Murray and others. Jazz is his forte and top class drummer by Gašpert Bertoncelj performs as a guest.

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April - May 2011

Culture & events

Ivo Kerdić 19.05 Thursday – 12.06 Sunday

Ivo Kerdić - Celebrating the 130th anniversary since the birth of the sculptor

badges, reward medals, coins and sculptures which were made between 1905 to 1953, encompassing 170 topics altogether. This rich opus not only gives the public an insight into the extraordinary art work Kerdić was able to produce, it also reveals a sign of the times, a glimpse at Zagreb and Croatian public life, its heroes and other topical themes of yester years. It reveals the production and development of small plastics and medal making in a European context as well as its significance. Kerdić has definitely left an imprint in his field, leaving behind a collection of riches to his oeuvre. Many of the works will be displayed for the very first time thus showcasing a vast and credible career. It is one thing to earn a medal and another to make it, Kerdić has finally earned the right to take his place on the podium.

C-3, Modern Gallery, Andrije Hebranga 1. In order to win a prized medal blood, sweat and tears often portray the dedication required to achieve such a reward. Well what about the work that goes behind making that prized medal? What about the craftsmanship required without the use of today’s technology? This is a dedication to a man who was able to do exactly that; Ivo Kerdić (May 19 1881 - October 27 1953), a great Croatian sculptor and medal maker who was renowned for his creative work in small plastics art. Kerdić mastered his craft in Paris and Vienna and was flawless in his efforts to engrave and carve. His hidden treasures will be revealed to the public as the Modern Gallery presents its very own collection of his masterpieces. A staggering 625 original works will include medals, plaques,

Opera, Operetta & Ballet

Dance

30.04 Saturday

25.05 Wednesday - 03.06 Friday

Giuseppe Verdi: The Troubadour

The 28th Week of Contemporary Dance

I-3, Vatroslav Lisinski Concer t Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, www.lisinski.hr. Passion, jealousy, obsession, and revenge are all the elements rooted in this tale of love and affection. Verdi portrays these ever so well with the spectacular music and exotic locations on stage. Dramatic vocal passages convey the powerful emotions of the storyline. Oh… the things we do for love? Q The show starts at 19:00.

Zagreb Dance Centre, Ilica 10 / Zagreb Youth Theatre, Teslina 7 / Gavella, Frankopanska 8-10, tel. (+385-1) 464 11 54, www.danceweekfestival.com. Labelled as one of the largest festivals of its type in the region and it proudly holds the longest tradition in Croatia! It’s a melting pot for both local and international performers and is often a stepping stone for dance artists wishing to gain international exposure.

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April - May 2011

Culture & events Museum of Contemporary Art

Culture & events Exhibitions 01.11 Sunday - 01.07 Friday

Memories of a ban - The Jelačić Legacy in the Croatian History Museum

B-1, Croatian History Museum, Matoševa 9, tel. (+385-1) 485 19 00. One of the most important family legacies in Croatian history is to be presented with over 700 different museum artefacts which testify to the role of the Jelačić family in a wider social and historical context. The commanding figure of ban Josip Jelačić is analysed as well as how he was criticised and later turned into a cult figure and a symbol of Croatian independence.

14.04 Thursday

For Active Art: New Tendencies 50 years later (1961 – 1973) J-4, Contemporary Art Museum, Avenija Dubrovnik 17, tel. (+385-1) 605 27 00, msu@ msu.hr, www.msu. hr. We all envisage ch an ges in t h e future and this art exhibi ti on turn s back the clock to the 60s as it gathers important works by ar ti s ts wh o h a d anticipated the future use of computer technology in art. The original ‘New Tendencies’ returns and visitors can see the artists’ ideas which are just as fresh and important today. Additional attractions are works and interiors by the artists’ solo exhibitions, such as the famous ‘Vibration of Metal’ by Jesus Raphael Soto and ‘Th e Ligh t Organ’ by Koloman Novak. Other events include documen taries, a display of documents and archives, round table discussions and a new book on the New Tendencies movement.

14.04 Thursday

Architecture for a more humane world. The Yugoslav Pavilion by Vjenceslav Richter for the 1958 World Expo J-4, Contemporary Art Museum, Avenija Dubrovnik 17, tel. (+385-1) 605 27 00, msu@msu.hr, www. msu.hr. Vjenceslav Richter was an inspiration to the architectural and art scene in Croatia and this exhibition will showcase a selection of his projects from 1944 to the mid 1960s. Particular emphasis will be placed on his works presented at the 1958 World Expo, in Bruxelles. See how his architectural manifestations have had an effect on contemporary architecture and design, political events and culture. The selected works have been taken from various museums, Croatian TV and the Horetzky archives.

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25.11 Thursday - 30.04 Saturday

It’s in the bag! A journey with a Croatian bag!

D-3, Ethnographic Museum, Trg Mažuranića 14, tel. (+385-1) 482 62 20, emz@etnografski-muzej.hr, www. emz.hr. Forget the fashion labels as we’re travelling back to the last quarter of the 19th century to reveal the intricate details of ‘bags’ and their manufacturing. The amount of decoration, material, symbols, size, colour, and style were paramount in the production and purpose of bags. Each region had its particularities. See how this really is divine design, back in time!

26.01 Wednesday - 18.05 Wednesday

Art déco in Croatia in the interwar period

B-3, The Museum of Arts and Crafts, Trg maršala Tita 10, tel. (+385-1) 488 21 11, muo@muo.hr, www.muo.hr. The Art deco wave of the 1920s and 1930s was glamorous, elegant and even resistant during the World Wars. This exhibit brings together works kept in leading museums and private collections from around Croatia. Ljubo Babić, Krsto Hegedušić, Vladimir Becić, Oskar Herman and other national greats were part of this art movement and their works will be showcased.

28.01.2011. Friday - 31.01.2012. Tuesday

The Rocky Planet Earth B-1, The Croatian Natural History Museum, Demetrova 1, tel. (+385-1) 485 17 00, www.hpm.hr. This exhibition consists of three collections according to the classification of rocks: Igneous Rock, Sedimentary Rock and Metamorphic Rock. At the same time, you’ll have the chance to learn about the origins of our planet, to witness the lava flows of Vesuvius and to get closer to rocks from outer space - meteorites.

19.02 Saturday - 19.06 Sunday

Medieval Torture Devices

C-2, Archaeological Museum, Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog 19, www.amz.hr. This may send shivers down your spine with torture contraptions from the Middle Ages through to the 18th century on show. See the Iron Maiden, the torture rack, the Witch Chair, shameful masks, repenting ropes and much more. Such devices were used to cause severe injury, death, interrogation and humiliation. It is hauntingly wicked!

15.03 Tuesday - 10.07 Sunday

Pompeii - Life in the Shadow of Vesuvius

C-1, Klovićevi Dvori Gallery, Jezuitski trg 4, www. galerijaklovic.hr. What was left of an ancient city that was buried alive by a single volcano? Its people, its life banished! Prepare to be intrigued by 110 authentic artefacts from the mighty city of Pompeii. Plaster casts of bodies, ruins, photographs, and films depicting the life of that epoch will also be screened. To add that homely feel, a small additional exhibition, ‘Salona - The Croatian Pompeii’ by Joško Belamarić, will also be exhibited.

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22.03 Tuesday - 01.05 Sunday

Pecs - Funfkirchen - Pečuh .... diverCity curioCity - intenCity

D-3, Ethnographic Museum, Trg Mažuranića 14, tel. (+385-1) 482 62 20, www.emz.hr. An insight into the European City of Culture 2010, Pecs, in Hungary! The exhibition portrays the historical and multicultural aspects of the city which truly is a crossroad of East and West. Discover its landmarks including its synagogue and famous musk Gazi, Bulgarian named gardens to the former Angster organ factory. See Pecs’ past and present, all in the one place!

07.04 Thursday - 05.06 Sunday

Ivana Bakal: Costumes

B-3, Izidor Kršnjavi Salon, Trg Maršala Tita 11. Bakal is a creator and designer of costumes. Her works in theatre plays such as, ‘The Importance of Being Ernest’ by Oscar Wilde, ‘Maria Callas’ by T. Mc Nallay, ‘Cabaret’ by J. Masterhoff and others have been exhibited as both solo and group exhibits in Croatia and abroad. It’s something to see and as a bonus, it’s free!

07.04 Thursday - 05.06 Sunday

Zlatko Šulentić: Retrospective

C-3, Art Pavilion, Trg kralja Tomislava 22, tel. (+385-1) 484 10 70, www.umjetnicki-paviljon.hr. A retrospective exhibition dedicated to one of the nation’s finest painters. Šulentić (1893-1971) belonged to a generation of greats and knew how to respond to the demands of modern art. See his entire opus with 120 of his works from all facets of his life on display.

Easter The Croatian word for Easter, Uskrs, means “resurrection”, and here, as in most Catholic countries, it’s a holiday whose importance closely rivals Christmas. Holy Week starts one week before Easter Sunday with Cvjetna Nedjelja (Flower Sunday), when people take decorative twigs to church to be blessed, to protect their homes for the coming year. The following week consists of cleaning and decorating the home to symbolise the rebirth of spring, and preparing traditional cakes and breads. On Holy Thursday, church bells are tied up for three days in respect of the Last Supper. At this time, one may not plough, sow or chop wood. Both the earth and our bodies must be allowed to rest and regenerate. Good Friday is not treated as a public holiday here. On Easter Saturday, you are most likely to find people colouring and decorating eggs in traditional style. There are many other traditions for this day, one example being burning wood in front of the church and carrying home the ash. On Easter Sunday, those of a churchgoing persuasion will take traditional Easter food to be blessed, usually bread, ham, decorated eggs, spring onions, horseradish, salt and cake. Usually these are carried in a wicker basket covered with an embroidered cloth. Then it’s time to spend the rest of the day at home eating: this is considered a family celebration.

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April - May 2011

Culture & events

Culture & events The icons of new Croatian Pop-art

Denis Krašković: „Needle and thread“, 2003.

Circus Maida Karisik, Gunther Strahlegger, Photo: C Andreas

Special events

07.04 Thursday - 17.04 Sunday

31.03 Thursday - 31.12 Saturday

The 26th Zagreb Musical Biennial & World New Music Days (ISCM)

Footloose the Musical B-4, Student Centre Cinema, Savska 20, w w w. footlooseincroatia.com. A city boy comes to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and in his endeavor to change all this, a fast pitched, emotional, rhythmic and energetic story is born. Based on the hit 1984 film, this musical is a contemporary remake with all the gloss, choreography and great music. It is the first private musical production in Croatian and at the Broadway level. Q On Thu, Fri and Sat the show starts at 20:00, on Sun at 18:30. Tickets 90-160kn available at www.ticketpro.hr.

01.04 Friday - 30.04 Saturday

Tošo Dabac Photography Days

J-5, Contemporary Art Museum, Avenija Dubrovnik 17 and Tošo Dabac Archives, Ilica 17, tel. (+385-1) 605 27 00, www.msu.hr. Tošo Dabac Photography Days were set up in honour of the hundred year anniversary of the birth of the great Croatian photographer Tošo Dabac (1907-1970). Dabac’s opus is kept in the photographer’s former studio at Ilica 17, which is now an archive and gallery. The archive coorganises with the Museum of Contemporary Art the Days of Photography, showcasing the work of Dabac together with that other artists using the media of photography, film and video. Among Dabac’s favourite themes was the life of the Zagreb city streets. It’s a unique perspective on the city, giving you an insight into its true character, so don’t miss this year’s Days in April.

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Zagreb Dance Centre, Croatian National Theatre, Mimara Museum, Bajsić Studio, Vatroslav Lisinski Hall, www.mbz.hr. The Zagreb Musical Biennial is an international festival which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. It continues to fly the flag for contemporary music and since 1961 has attracted musical greats such as Igor Stravinski, Witold Lutosławski, John Cage and others. Guests from all four corners of the globe help to give this event a ‘worldly’ feel.

09.04 Saturday - 20.04 Wednesday

The 20th Celebrations of the Heritage of the Passion

Zagreb Cathedral, Kaptol 31, Church of St Katherine, Katarinin trg bb, tel. (+ 385-1) 242 15 37, jozo.cikes@ zg.t-com.hr, http://www.croatianhistory.net/etf/ pasion.html. Established in 1992, this event seeks to promote the values of the Passion of Christ seen as the basis of European and Croatian cilization. The programme consists of numerous musical and theatre performances, as well as exhibitions of fine art. Jesus is the reason for the season!

11.04 Monday - 16.04 Saturday

Test festival

B-4, Student’s Centre, Savska 25, www.sczg.hr. In its 11th edition, this international festival of student theatre and multimedia has attracted young artists from across Europe, inspired projects and bridged art academies. This year’s topic is the transition from one market system to another with current affairs such as low investments, high unemployment, poverty and the environment as expressed through conceptual art, theatre and more.

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Pop-art is not dead To d a y, p o p - a r t is considered a historical term, an art movement that em er ge d in t h e 1960s. Therefore, can we talk about ‘pop culture’ in this day and age, in the 21st century? Many believe that some of the foundations of art have not changed as art itself continues to view curren t social themes and interprets them. So wh a t ab ou t p opart? After a lengthy p eri o d wi th li t tl e Helena Janečić: „B-day“, 2010. major international in flu en c e on t h e Croatian scene, what is its status? The Klovićevi dvori Galler y presents, ‘Pop-ar t is not dead’, an exhibition whi ch presen ts icons of a new popart scene in Croatia and brings to light th e coll e c ti ve works of a selected group of artists. If anything, this is not a new movement but a platform for ar tists who have converted modern th emes taken Rene Bachrach Krištofić: „Mickey Mouse“, from Anglo-Saxon 2010. pop-ar t and local media, and have made th em th eir own - allowing viewers to read into their contemporary interpretations of pop-art.

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Marina Stoponja: „Ladyboy (Stile, Diet, Pleasure), 2011.

By creating ver y colourful paintings, sculptures and installations, these artists target the aggressive advertising industry and consumer society. They raise awareness of the universal erosion of all moral, social, political, global and local values. They delve into ecological and religious topics as well as look into humanity’s role in the context of human progress. Therefore, this joint approach through art not only communicates the artists’ messages, but also educates people; it builds their critical consciousness towards current affairs through a quick and approachable mean. By illustrating that pop-art is not dead; the exhibition at the Klovićevi dvori Gallery demonstrates the unremitting interest in this genre by middle and younger generation artists. This artistic phenomenon lives and breathes through different interpretations which are more appropriate for present day pop culture, and that can be seen in the creative criticism of consumerism, fashion and tabloids, as well as in the fresh stance towards underground magazines, Big Brother stars, erotic provocation, life style and anything trivial.

Željko Badurina: „Croatian-American Friendship“, 2005.-2010.

April - May 2011

Culture & Events

11.04 Monday - 16.04 Saturday

18.05 Wednesday - 22.05 Sunday

28.05 Saturday

The 9th Festival of Science

Mark’s Fair

Zagreb Foam Fest

C-2, Jelačić Square. Originating back to the year 1256, Mark’s fair continues to this day. Venture down to Jelačić Square and see performers and performances that reminisce the good old days of Zagreb. Relieve the old trades, customs, music and crafts in a grand carnival atmosphere.

A-4, Technical Museum, Savska cesta 18, tel. (+385-1) 484 40 50, tehnicki-muzej@tehnicki-muzej.htnet.hr, www.tehnicki-muzej.hr. We haven’t forgotten our science buffs with leaders in the discipline showcasing some of their masterful ideas and works. Light is the theme which coincides with the 300th anniversary since the birth of Ruđer Bošković. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Mon.

19.05 Thursday - 21.05 Saturday

International Festival of Photography Organ Vida Saint Mark’s Festival

25.04 Monday - 13.05 Friday

The 13th Saint Mark’s Festival

Festival of Science

14.04 Thursday - 20.04 Wednesday

The Good Book Week

Kino Europa, Varšavska 3 / Glavni kolodvor, Trg kralja Tomislava / Rockmark, Berislavićeva 13 / Mozaik knjiga, Bogovićeva 5 / Mozaik knjiga, City Center One, Jankomir 33 / Booksa, Martićeva 14d / Profil Megastore, Bogovićeva 7 / O’grada, Trg siječanjskih žrtava 8 / Ljevak, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 17 / City Library, Trg Ante Starčevića 6 / Bundek / Veble, Vlaška 7 / Muzungu Fair Trade Coffe Shop, Masarykova 11 / Bogdan Ogrizović Library, Preradovićeva 5 / The Museum of Break Ups, Ćirilometodska 2 / Marija Jurić Zagorka Library, Krvavi most 2, www.tjedandobreknjige. com. Getting children involved in literature is the goal of this event. Libraries across the country aim to promote reading and in addition, a special ‘gift book’ has been published with a collection of short stories written by 15 Croatian authors. Musicians, sporting icons, authors, actors and many others will assist in the cause. Join the Good Book Week and travel with a book this spring!

16.04 Saturday - 18.10 Tuesday

The Changing of the Guard

Upper town. A Croatian regiment named ‘The Royal Cravats’ joined the French Army in the 17th century and in their honour, every weekend at midday you can see a two hour ceremony which begins with the ‘Preparation of the Guard and Arms Inspection’. March from St Marks Square to other city sites amongst some of the finest well dressed guards, drummers, flag-bearers and trumpeters.

16.04 Saturday - 25.09 Sunday

The Zagreb Time Machine

Zrinjevac Park, Upper Town, www.zagreb-touristinfo. hr. Step back in time to the days of old Zagreb style, stroll to Zrinjevac Park and each Saturday you can take pleasure in waltz, operettas, Italian canzone, jazz and more. From Tkalčićeva Street to the Cathedral, delve into some traditional foods through song and folklore. The Upper Town dazzles with costumed characters that have come back to life and giving visitors an insight into the way life...once was! The Tourist Information Centre has all the details as events vary throughout the morning and afternoon.

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H-5, Arena Zagreb, Lanište, www.zagrebfoamfest.com. Towel, brush, soap, rubber duck! No, not here! This is without the water but with more foam than you can ever imagine. This is the inauguration of such an event in Zagreb which will have you blowing bubbles to some of the best DJ’s in the world. Ticket prices vary so get them ASAP!

www.festivalsvmarka.hr. Followers of classical music and in particular chamber and sacral music will be able to see renowned soloists and ensembles from Croatia and abroad. Concerts are held at various venues and churches in the city’s Upper and Lower Town. Some of the guests are: Trio Chelibidace, Herbert von Karajan Academy Chamber Orchestra, Krakow Philharmonic Choir, West Eastern Divan Orchestra, violinist Guy Braunstein, pianist Vladimir Krpan.

B-4, Student’s Centre, Savska cesta 25, w w w. organvida.com. For the third time running Organ Vida will once again inspire fans of photography with this year’s topic, ‘On people’. Mingle and jingle with top experts from the art of photography, attend a photo workshop, see a presentation of young authors, or simply party with DJ entertainment. It’s free and the photos, you’ll just have to see!

22.05 Sunday - 28.05 Saturday

The 5th Jewish Film Festival

26.04 Tuesday - 06.05 Friday

B-2, Europa Cinema, Varšavska 3, www.jff-zagreb.hr. It isn’t Hollywood or Bollywood but this popular film festival serves its purpose in promoting Jewish film, themes and culture. It’s steered by the festival’s president and double Oscar winner Mr Branko Lustig. Be sure to stay tuned for venue and session details!

Queer Zagreb Festival

24.05 Tuesday

Gavella, Frankopanska 8 / Zagreb Puppet Theatre, Trg kralja Tomislava 19 / Zagreb Youth Theatre, Teslina 7 / Medika, Pierottijeva 11 / Jedinstvo, Trnjanski nasip bb / &TD, Savska 25 / Zagreb Dance Centre, Ilica 10 / Kino Europa, Varšavska 3, www.queerzagreb.org. In its 9th edition, this year’s highlights include a new Italian theatre production and a mixture of films that promote Asian queer cinematography. The festival’s weekend is already reserved for the infamous queer parties, so get in while you can with performances by Diane Pornoterroriste and the group Pussyfaggot.

Jordi Savall and Ensemble Istambul 1710

I-3, Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall, Trg Stjepana Radića 4, www.lisinski.hr. The revival of the viola da gamba instrument and its musical capabilities is largely thanks to this Spanish Catalan. Savall has developed his own interpretive style and his repertoire ranges from Medieval to Baroque influences with a dash of classical. He has also formed his own ensembles with the aim of reviving Spanish music prior to 1800.

I-3, Jedinstvo factory, Močvara Club, Trnjanski nasip bb. This popular cabaret show returns after gaining rave reviews at last year’s Festival of New Circus. Is it ludicrous? Indeed it is, for it is incomparable and provocative, it has splashes of burlesque everywhere. This dramatic work will have you in stitches with references to The Brit Awards, Palazzo and others.

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31.05 Tuesday - 05.06 Sunday

The 46th Floraar t International Flower Exhibition

Oldtimer Fair Zagreb

The Museum Documentation Centre (MDC) alongside many Croatian museums will organise over 200 different events, exhibitions, workshops, lectures and concerts.So if you love your fair share of history and art come and celebrate with the city of Zagreb.

Medvedgrad, srebrnizmaj.com. Trace back to the medieval times thanks to the ‘Silver Dragon Order’ as their knights partake in a jousting tournament. See true chivalry amongst dames and archers, a medieval market with blacksmiths, carpenters, tailors, candle and pot makers, and other craftsmen. Try archery, the throwing of the horse shoe, tug of war, and learn more about medieval history and culture.

31.05 Tuesday - 05.06 Sunday

14.05 Saturday - 15.05 Sunday

International Museum Day

The Jousting Tournament at Medvedgrad

Europa, Movieplex and Tuškanac Cinemas, w w w. animafest.hr. Are you passionate about animation? This is the second oldest festival of its kind in Europe which attracts intriguing world animations. With awards, pitching forums and the advocacy of animation essential to the event, it is of no wonder that it’s a magnet for known and wannabe authors and producers in the field.

Red Room

18.05 Wednesday

29.05 Sunday - 30.05 Monday

The 21st World Festival of Animated Film Animafest

06.05 Friday - 08.05 Sunday

K-6, Sajmišna 8, Jakuševac, oldtimer.sajam.zg@gmail. com, www.oldtimer-zagreb.com.hr. Our city is set to become a melting pot for collectors and lovers of antique cars, motorcycles and bicycles. For many in particular, cars are devotion and this fair will attract traders, producers and collectors from over 15 countries with hundreds of ‘rare models’ from another golden era on show. It’s from 09:00 18:00 and workshops are up for grabs as well!

International Festival of Photography Organ Vida

Oldtimer Fair Zagreb

27.05 Friday - 03.09 Saturday

Strossmartre - The 11th Summer on Stross

B-2, Strossmayer Promenade, www.ljetonastrosu.com. Embark on a journey towards the Strossmayer Promenade, next to the Lorščak Tower and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the range of music, film, theatre, fine art and entertainment on offer. The programme is daily with kick off before midday as the festival runs into the evening. Totally romantic, totally free!

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J-4, Bundek Lake, www.floraart.net. We are quite proud of our horticultural heritage as various public events relating to flora and fauna first began in 1891. Over time, the city has blossomed with a tradition of medieval gardens including Maksimir Park and the Botanical Gardens. See the website for all your floral particulars.

Galleries Art Pavilion (Umjetnički paviljon) C-3, Trg kralja

Tomislava 22, tel. (+385-1) 484 10 70, info@umjetnickipaviljon.hr, www.umjetnicki-paviljon.hr. A brilliant yellow exterior woos you to it from its place on Trg kralja Tomislava. Inside you’ll find a superb home for all kinds of domestic and international art, great beneficiaries of the generous natural lighting that spills in from the top. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10 - 20kn.

April - May 2011

Culture & events

Culture & events ULUPUH Gallery (Galerija ULUPUH) C-1, Tkalčićeva

14, tel. (+385-1) 481 37 46, galerija-ulupuh@zg.t-com. hr, www.ulupuh.hr. Q Open 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 13:00, 17:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.

Vladimir Bužančić Gallery (Galerija Vladimir Buzančić) H-5, Trg narodne zaštite 2, Remetinec, tel.

Week of Contemporary Dance

HDLU (Croatian Association of Arists) / Meštrović Pavilion (Hrvatsko društvo likovnih umjetnika / Meštrovićev paviljon) E-3, Trg žrtava fašizma bb,

tel. (+385-1) 461 18 18, hdlu@hdlu.hr, www.hdlu.hr. Circular and galleried, lit up at night in neon colours, this building designed by pre-eminent Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović is a stunning piece of architecture. As its popular name “džamija” testifies, it was converted to a mosque in World War II. Restored to its original purpose in 1993, the gallery is now an exhibition space for all forms of visual arts, while a new mosque has been purpose-built in the Borovje neighbourhood. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 14:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10-15kn.

Klovićevi dvori Gallery (Galerija Klovićevi dvori)

C-1, Jezuitski trg 4, tel. (+385-1) 485 19 26, press@ galerijaklovic.hr, www.galerijaklovic.hr. Perhaps the most impressive gallery and art display house, you’ll find it in Gornji Grad. The travelling artwork it houses is very impressive, with many of the most famous exhibits the world over making a short stop here. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10 - 40kn. Modern Gallery (Moderna galerija) C-3, Andrije Hebranga 1, tel. (+385-1) 604 10 55, moderna-galerija@ zg.t-com.hr. The Modern Gallery has been reconstructed and given a permanent exhibition called “200 Years of Croatian Art” - that’s just the modern part, silly! After these improvements, this is one of the must-sees for art lovers in our fair capital. In remaining with the modern theme, the Gallery has recently opened a new section for blind people and those who have poor eyesight - it enables visitors to learn more about Croatian modern art through sound (audio guide) and touch (tactile diagrams). Hi-tech indeed! QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10 - 30kn.

Museum of Br oken Relationship s (Muzej prekinutih veza) C-1, Ćirilometodska 2, info@ brokenships.com, www.brokenships.com. Some of you may have come across the Museum of Broken Relationships before as it’s been on tour around the world collecting and displaying mementos of relationships gone wrong. The Museum now has a permanent exhibition space in Gornji grad in its home town of Zagreb. The project’s original purpose was to relieve people of the psychic burden of objects loaded with memories, but as the Museum travels the world’s metropolises, a fascinating social-anthropological treasure-trove is being created. This is a touching, tender and often funny testament to peoples’ eccentricities that serves to remind each one of us not to take ourselves too seriously. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Admission 20kn.

The Str ossmayer Galler y of Old Master s

(Strossmayerova galerija starih majstora) C-3, Trg N. Š. Zrinjskog 11, tel. (+385-1) 489 51 17, sgallery@ hazu.hr, www.hazu.hr. Bishop Strossmayer was a master of many things, that’s indisputable. When he wasn’t out mastering these things he was donating works and much of it is housed here. The overhead lighting kicks your enjoyment of the oil paintings into overdrive. Masters featured: Bruegel, Carpeaux, Benković and Proudhon to name but a few. Q Open 10:00 - 13:00, Tue 10:00 - 13:00, 17:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. Admission 5 - 10kn.

Small galleries

Cinemas Movie buffs who devour block-busters or the latest 3D will find Cinestar and Movieplex the cinemas to attend. Those who prefer the alternative and independent productions ought to visit cinemas Europa, Tuškanac and the art cinema KIC. And believe it or not we are pleased to have our own documentary cinema called Dokukino! All films are shown in their original languages with Croatian subtitles. Ticket range between 10 to 30kuna and you can book in advance at most cinemas. For all schedules check their web sites.

Forum Gallery (Galerija Forum) C-2, Nikole Tesle 16, tel. (+385-1) 481 07 14. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat

10:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. Admission free.

G-mk / Miroslav Kraljević Gallery (G-mk / Galerija Miroslav Kraljević) E-3, Šubićeva 29, tel. (+385-1)

459 26 96, info@g-mk.hr, www.g-mk.hr. An impressive display house, the artist will feel at home here. It has an interactive feel to it. QOpen 12:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 13:00. Closed Mon, Sun. Admission free. Josip Račić Studio (Studio Josip Račić) C-2, Margaretska 3, tel. (+385-1) 481 25 99. This gallery is affiliated with the Modern Gallery, and showcases eight to ten exhibits on a yearly basis. Very helpful and informative staff. Q Open 11:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 13:00. Karas Gallery (Galerija Karas) C-2, Praška 4, tel. (+385-1) 481 15 61. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Mon. Kranjčar C-1, Kaptol 26, tel. (+385-1) 481 84 00, kranjcar@kranjcar.hr. QOpen 12:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. Mirko Virius C-1/2, Tkalčićeva 14, tel. (+385-1) 481 37 30, www.hd-naiva.hr. Naive art is featured, primarily consisting of bright-coloured paintings. QOpen 10:00 17:00, Sat 10:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. Modulor Gallery (Galerija Modulor) H-3, Park Stara Trešnjevka 1, tel. (+385-1) 302 42 47. QOpen 09:00 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. Permanenta Gallery C-3, Preradovićeva 44/1, tel. (+385-1) 481 37 46, galerija-ulupuh@zg.t-com.hr, www.ulupuh.hr. QOpen 10:00-13:00, Cosed Sat, Sun. Admission free. SC Gallery (Galerija SC) A-4, Savska 25, tel. (+385-1) 459 36 02. QOpen 12:00 - 20:00, Sat 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.

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(+385-1) 614 01 90, czk-novi-zagreb@zg.t-com.hr, www. czk-novi-zagreb.hr. Q Open 09:00 -18:00, Sat 10:00 -14:00. Closed Sun. Admission free. VN Gallery (Galerija VN) H-3, Ilica 163a, tel. (+385-1) 377 08 96, galerija.vladimira.nazora@kgz.hr, www.kvn. hr. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. Zvonimir Gallery (Galerija MORH-a Zvonimir) E-3, Bauerova 33, tel. (+385-1) 456 79 26, galerija.zvonimir@ morh.hr. QOpen 11:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. Admission free.

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Kino Europa B-2, Varšavska 3, tel. (+385-1) 482 90 45/(+385-1) 487 28 88, info@kinoeuropa.hr, www. kinoeuropa.hr. Q Tickets 20 - 25kn. Movieplex C-1, Nova Ves 17(Centar Kaptol ), tel. (+385-1) 486 07 77/(+385-1) 486 07 76, info@ movieplex.hr, www.movieplex.hr. QOpen 16:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 23:00. Tuškanac B-1, Tuškanac 1, tel. (+385-1) 483 40 39, www.filmski-programi.hr/english/. Q Tickets 10kn.

Culture Centres Austrian Cultural Forum B-2, Ivana Gundulića 3, tel.

(+385-1) 488 12 50, office@kulturforum-zagreb.org, www.kulturforum-zagreb.org. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Fri 08:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. British Council B-2, Ilica 12, tel. (+385-1) 489 95 00, zagreb.info@britishcouncil.hr, www.britishcouncil. org/croatia. French Cultural Institute C-2, Bogovićeva 1, tel. (+385-1) 485 52 22, institut@ambafrance.hr, www. ifz.hr. Lots of cool artsy stuff. It’s worth a look-see and easily located in the centre. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Goethe Institut I-3, Ulica grada Vukovara 64, tel. (+385-1) 619 50 00, info@zagreb.goethe.org, www. goethe.de/kroatien. QOpen 09:30 - 17:00, Fri 09:30 15:30. Closed Sat, Sun. Italian Cultural Institute C-2, Preobraženska 4, tel. (+385-1) 483 02 08, iiczagabria@esteri.it, www. iiczagabria.esteri.it. Q Open: 09:00 - 16:00, Fri 09:00 14:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Mediatheque: Open 13:00 - 17:00, Thu, Fri 13:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Kic C-2, Petra Preradovića 5, tel. (+385-1) 481 07 14, kic@kic.hr, www.kic.hr. With an internet caffe, music, video, gallery and all kinds of little events this is a great place to hang out. QOpen 08:30 - 16:30. Closed Sat, Sun.

Kino Europa

Ar t kino Metropolis J-4, Avenija Dubrovnik 17

(Contemporary Art Museum), tel. (+385-1) 605 27 00, www.msu.hr. CineStar Zagreb D-4, Branimirova 29, tel. (+385-1) 468 66 02, www.blitz-cinestar.hr. For reservations call 060 32 32 33. CineStar also at Shopping centre Avenue Mall. QOpen 13:00 - 21:30, Fri 13:00 - 23:30, Sat 10:00 - 23:30, Sun 10:00 - 21:30. Dokukino Croatia C-3, Katančićeva 3, www.dokukino. net. Cinema specialized for documentaries only, showing the best regional and world docs. Tickets can be booked via phone (+385-1) 481 37 11, 10:00 - 22:00 or the net www. dokukino.net. Q Tickets 20kn. Grič D-2, Jurišićeva 5, tel. (+385-1) 487 28 88, info@ kinematografi.hr, www.kinomatografi.hr. Tickets for the Grič Cinema can be booked easily, every day from 08:00 22:00 on 487 28 88. Kic Art C-2, Petra Preradovića 5, tel. (+385-1) 481 07 14, www.kic.hr. Q Tickets 15kn.

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For the Kids 26.04 Tuesday - 01.05 Sunday

The 11th NAJ, NAJ, NAJ festival

J-2, Žar Ptica City Theatre, Bijenička 97, tel. (+385-1) 234 72 26, www.zar-ptica.hr. Something for the kids as this festival, which was established in 2001 has consistently aimed at presenting the very best stage productions pertaining to all professional children’s theatre groups in Croatia. Not to be missed and as a bonus all shows are free.

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Cream of the crop Sheraton Zagreb Hotel D-3, Kneza Borne 2,

tel. (+385-1) 455 35 35, fax (+385-1) 455 30 35, sheratonres.zagreb@sheraton.com, www.sheraton. com/zagreb. Every thing you’d expect from the worldrenowned hotelier: standout service, excellent dining and relaxation options, and service that goes the extra mile. Everything you need is in house. A very popular business and conference hotel, which is also the place the stars like to stay when they’re in town. Contact the hotel to enquire about special prices. Pets welcome at €35 daily. Q306 rooms (254 Deluxe Rooms €240 - 270, 29 Suites €370 - 1500, 23 Executive Rooms €295). PTHAR6UFLGBKDC hhhhh The Westin Zagreb A-3, Izidora Kršnjavoga 1, tel. (+385-1) 489 20 00, fax (+385-1) 489 20 01, westinres. zagreb@westin.com, www.westin.com/zagreb. Enjoy panoramic views from this super-deluxe hotel where guests receive the best of every service. It’s majestic and elegant rooms will have you enjoying your stay in complete luxury. Experience the simple pleasures in the Allegro or Kaptol restaurants which offer renowned Mediterranean and international cuisines. All amenities are available. Pets welcome at €15 daily. The hotel also offers wellness. Q378 rooms (337 doubles €240 - 270, 21 Suites €370 - 705, 19 Westin Guest Offices Suites €320, 1 Presidential Suite €1500). POTJHAR6UIFLGBKDC hhhhh

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60 00, fax (+385-1) 469 60 27, allegra@arcotel.at, www. arcotel.at/allegra. The Branimir Centre encompasses not only the four-star Allegra, but also a multiplex cinema, shops, cafes and restaurants. Multifunctional furniture, contemporary sea-inspired decor and easily personalised rooms will no doubt do the trick for you big spenders with certain expectations. Pets welcome at 8€/day. Q151 rooms (39 singles €170, 104 doubles €184, 4 Junior Suites €260, 4 Executive Suite €335). PTJHAR6UIFLEGBKDS hhhh Aristos J-6, Cebini 33, Buzin, tel. (+385-1) 669 59 00, fax (+385-1) 669 59 02, aristos@hotel-aristos.hr, www. hotel-aristos.hr. Way down south in Buzin business park; the location near the airport and major routes exposes the target market. So, should the company be picking up the tab, come to enjoy pure style, convenience and a tourist-free environment. Small pets welcome free of charge. Q150 rooms (5 singles €85 - 140, 136 doubles €108 - 150, 5 triples €130 - 200, 3 suites €253, 1 Presidential Suite €480). PHA6UFLGBKDS hhhh As H-2, Zelengaj 2a, tel. (+385-1) 460 91 11, fax (+385-1) 460 93 03, as@hotel-as.hr, www.hotel-as.hr. The Ace caters to a an upper-class clientele and thus styling is rich and classy. The staff works for every one of their fourstars. Just north of town, your surroundings are lush and less noisy as a result. No pets. Q22 rooms (19 singles €120, 19 doubles €134, 2 Junior suite €176, 1 Presidential suite €204, 6 Extra bed €27). PTHAIEBK hhhh Best Western Premier Hotel Astoria C-2, Petrinjska 71, tel. (+385-1) 480 89 00, fax (+385-1) 480 89 08, sales@hotelastoria.hr, www.hotelastoria.hr. The refurbished Best Western Astoria has an excellent location between the railway station and the main square, close to one of Zagreb’s most stunning parks. Fully air-conditioned, all rooms have dataports, mini-bars, free pay-per-view TV channels and full electronic controls. Excellent conference facilities with full a/v backup and a really classy feel. Prices include breakfast. Pets on request. Free parking available. Q100 rooms (36 singles €97, 2 suites €213 - 244, 28 King €110 - 125, 18 Twin €110 - 125, 12 Executive €132 - 150, 4 Superior Executive €164 - 187). PTHAR6ULGK hhhh Dubrovnik C-2, Ljudevita Gaja 1, tel. (+385-1) 486 35 55, fax (+385-1) 486 35 06, reservations@hoteldubrovnik.hr, www.hotel-dubrovnik.hr. Built in 1929, this is the curious wall of glass that sparkles at you from the eastern end of Bogovićeva Street. This hotel is in Position A and looks out onto Ban Jelačić Square and the buzzing café scene, giving you all the most important landmarks and cultural events within minutes walk. No pets. Q222 rooms (100 singles €135, 93 King Twin Rooms €150 - 174, 22 Delux Rooms €200, 4 Junior Suites €350, 3 Executive Suites €400). POTJHA6UFLGBK hhhh

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H-3, Trg Krešimira Ćosića 9, tel. (+385-1) 365 83 33, fax (+385-1) 309 26 57, fourpointsres.zagreb@fourpoints. com, www.fourpoints.com/zagreb. This brilliant blue-glass tower offers a superb panorama, and is now brought to you by the same folks that operate the Sheraton. Especially popular with sports teams and younger tourists and professionals, the summer terrace is a delight and the restaurant is very well thought of. Breakfast is €10. Contact the hotel to enquire about special offers. Q279 rooms (228 doubles €165 - 175, 22 Deluxe Suites €275, 12 Family Suites €210, 17 Executive Rooms €185). POTHARULBK hhhh

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Hungry? See our top picks for where to eat this April & May! (page 27) Hotel Antunović F-4, Zagrebačka avenija 100a, tel. (+385-1) 204 11 21, fax (+385-1) 204 17 62, rezervacije@hotelantunovic.com, www.hotelantunovic. com. If you like comfort and luxury while you travel, this place certainly fits the bill. The rooms are comfortable and luxurious and there are different types available, from smaller rooms to apartments that come with all the amenities. And the services? Everything from fitness area to shopping center to restaurant is included on-site. To top it all off, the bar at the top of the building revolves and offers a great view of the city. If you’re in town on business, you couldn’t ask for a better location or deal. It’s a winner. Q158 rooms (149 singles €124 - 168, 149 doubles €145 - 189, 4 suites €375 - 507, 4 Junior Suite €250, 1 Presidental Suite €1000). POTHAUIFLEGBKDC hhhh Hotel International Zagreb C-4, Miramarska 24, tel. (+385-1) 610 81 00, fax (+385-1) 610 87 00, hotel@hotel-international.hr, www.hotel-international. hr. This elegantly-designed hotel has plenty of conference and banquet areas and rooms to meet the needs of any traveler. The expected amenities are all there, along with an attractive open lobby that includes bar and restaurant. If the attentive staff has anything to do with it, this might become the preferred spot for business and conferences in town. Q207 rooms (196 singles 900kn, 196 doubles 900kn, 7 Family Rooms 1300kn, 2 Business Suites 1300kn, 1 Superior Suite 1800kn, 1 Presidential Suite 3000kn). POTHAR6ULGK hhhh

Hostels Ravnice Youth Hostel K/L-2, I Ravnice 38d,

tel. (+385-1) 233 23 25, fax (+385-1) 234 56 07, ravnice-youth-hostel.hr@zg.t-com.hr, www.ravniceyouth-hostel.hr. This hostel knows how it’s supposed to be done and is exactly what the city has needed. Opened in July 2001, it’s of the simple dormitory style and is woody and very clean. The self-kitchen and friendly host take the experience to the next level. An internet café is part of the scene, you’ll be happy if this is your choice and you don’t mind the short jaunt into town (15minute tram ride). Q 36 dorm beds, 112 - 125kn per person. R Zagreb Youth Hostel D-3, Petrinjska 77, tel. (+385-1) 484 12 61, fax (+385-1) 484 12 69, zagreb@hfhs.hr, www.hfhs.hr. Recently renovated hostel located smack, bang in the heart of town, a short stroll from the bus and train stations. It has a couple of ensuite double bedrooms while other rooms have separate male & female communal showers per floor. The green room on the ground floor looks like a living room with TV, there’s free internet in the lobby, but unfortunately there’s no restaurant. The hostel is super clean. Plus billboard for ads and unused bus tickets, a shelf with city guides and books to read and friendly staff at your service. Q 210 dorm beds, 17 - 52€ per person. TJARUG

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WHere tO staY Old-School charm Palace C-3, Trg J. J. Strossmayera 10, tel. (+385-1)

489 96 00, fax (+385-1) 481 13 57, palace@palace.hr, www.palace.hr. Classy and cool, it’s the oldest hotel in the city and nearly all of Europe, open since 1891. Of an antique style, you’ll feel transported to perhaps a more charming era upon immediate arrival to its impressive lobby and restaurant. Its eastern facade has wonderful views of Strossmayerov trg. Trg bana J.Jelačića is only a couple of minutes’ walk away. Pets welcome at 15€/day. Q123 rooms (28 singles €109, 89 doubles €139, 3 suites €243, 3 Junior Suites €194). PTJHAR6LGBKS hhhh The Regent Esplanade Zagreb C-4, Mihanovićeva 1, tel. (+385-1) 456 66 66, fax (+385-1) 456 60 50, Info. Zagreb@RezidorRegent.com, www.theregentzagreb. com. Not only will you be staying in the best location and the lap of luxury, you will also be following in the footsteps of famous faces as diverse as Josephine Baker, Orson Welles, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, The Kings of Spain, Nepal, and Pop (Cliff Richard) and Pele. Imperial splendour with 20th century comfort, all inspired by the Orient Express whose travellers once stayed here. Pets allowed at 20€/day. Breakfast not included; 22€/ person. Q209 rooms (147 Superior Rooms €159, 48 Delux Rooms €184, 13 Delux Suite €314, 1 Presidential Suite €1555). POTJHAR6UIFLVEGBKDS hhhhh

Mid-range Best Western Hotel Stella Nadinska 27, tel. (+385-1) 539 36 00/(+385-) 091 636 46 88, fax (+385-1) 539 36 03, info@hotel-stella.hr, www.hotel-stella.hr. Clean comfortable rooms, including triples (apartments are still under construction). Ask about discounts for weekend stays and during Zagreb Fair events. Shuttle service to the airport, just a few minutes away, is available by request. Q44 rooms (41 singles €70 - 76, 41 doubles €100 - 114, 2 triples €128, 1 suites €141, 24 Extra bed €20). PAULG hhh Central D/C-4, Branimirova 3, tel. (+385-1) 484 11 22, fax (+385-1) 484 13 03, info@hotel-central.hr, www. hotel-central.hr. Only 100m from the train station and a stone’s throw from the lovely central parks and Trg bana Jelačića, this recently renovated hotel truly lives up to its name. The southern views aren’t too thrilling but its rooms are affordable, air-conditioned and tastefully decorated. No pets. Q76 rooms (38 singles €82, 29 doubles €107 - 116, 5 triples €145, 4 Apartments €192). POTJHA hhh Dora D-4, Trnjanska 11e, tel. (+385-1) 631 19 00, fax (+385-1) 631 19 09, dora@zug.hr, www.zug.hr. Opened July 1, 2001, it’s fresh, clean and houses an exuberant staff that feels smiling is a joyous exercise. Rooms are very simple and it’s located on the busy Vukovarska ulica. Trg bana Jelačića is a mere 20min walk away. No pets. Great discounts at weekends. Q26 rooms (8 singles 457kn, 2 doubles 700kn, 13 triples 930kn, 3 apartments 1000kn). THABK hhh

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WHere tO staY Galerija G-6, Pogačićeva 11, tel./fax (+385-1) 654 25

77, tel. (+385-) 098 23 62 22, hotel.galerija@zg.t-com. hr, www.hotel-galerija.hr. Convenient for drivers, close by one of the main entrance points into Zageb, Galerija is very new, well-equipped, and nice if you like contemporary styling. If you don’t like pastel colours, you might be a bit frightened. Kind and helpful staff. Prices include breakfast. Q18 rooms (6 singles €50, 10 doubles €69, 1 triples €89, 1 apartments €102). PHA6LGBKD hhh Hotel Vila Tina K-1, Bukovačka cesta 213, tel./fax (+385-1) 244 51 38, tel. (+385-1) 244 52 04, info@ hotelvilatina.hr, www.hotelvilatina.hr. A posh modern building in a quiet neighbourhood near the beautiful Maksimir Park. Furnished in a cosy style, the pool with sauna and solarium tweak your comfort to turbo level. Take bus N°2 or 3 north up Bukovačka cesta, or simply stroll up the hill. No pets. Q25 rooms (8 singles 640kn, 14 doubles 720 - 800kn, 3 triples 800 - 980kn). PALGK hhh I H-5, Remetinečka cesta 106, tel. (+385-1) 614 12 22, fax (+385-1) 654 21 15, reception@hotel-i.hr, www. hotel-i.hr. Hotel I, just south of the River Sava, has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, and you’ll find the rooms comfortable and looking really good. The staff do their utmost to please, and the location means you can avoid city centre traffic nightmares. Meeting rooms, nearby sports facilities and a restaurant offering local specialities complete the picture. No pets. Q214 rooms (75 singles €62 - 78, 100 doubles €88 - 108, 35 triples €111 - 132, 4 suites €122 144). PTHA6ULEGBK hhh Ilica A-2, Ilica 102, tel. (+385-1) 377 75 22/(+385-1) 377 76 22, fax (+385-1) 377 77 22, info@hotel-ilica. hr, www.hotel-ilica.hr. Though the rooms (especially the singles) are small enough to have you cuddling with your luggage, the staff couldn’t be any friendlier. Its location just west of the centre is one of the best in town. Q26 rooms (8 singles €49, 12 doubles €63 - 77, 2 triples €84, 4 apartments €105 - 125). PTJ6ULNGK hhh Jadran D-2, Vlaška 50, tel. (+385-1) 455 37 77, jadran@ hup-zagreb.hr, www.hup-zagreb.hr. Located in the heart of Zagreb, everything is immediately accessible. Refurbished this century, it looks very good, though rooms can smell a bit smoky. Vlaška street below is on the noisy side, but the double glazing and a/c should ensure beauty sleep for all but the most delicate princess. A fair price for the excellent location. No pets. Q49 rooms (26 singles €70, 18 doubles €98, 5 triples €121). PTJALGK hhh Laguna A-4, Kranjčevićeva 29, tel. (+385-1) 304 70 00, fax (+385-1) 304 70 77, info@hotel-laguna.hr, www. hotel-laguna.hr. Just a short tram hop from the main square, the rooms are clean and decent, some have mini-bar, and some singles have queen-sized beds. The communal areas feature great squishy couches and rugs with a knowing nod to 70s design principles. Loads of facilities including an internet terminal, travel agency, car rental, dry cleaner and gym. Pets welcome at 20€/day. Q166 rooms (62 singles €67 - 82, 83 doubles €85 - 110, 15 triples €90 - 120, 6 suites €120 - 145). PTJHA6UIFGBKD hhh Meridijan 16 J-4, Ul. Grada Vukovara 241, tel. (+385-1) 606 52 00, fax (+385-1) 606 52 02, desk@meridijan16. com, www.meridijan16.com. Is nice! Is near centre! Nor is expensive! All rooms have internet connections, LCD TVs and look really posh except for someone stuck the little tiles with the ribbons on in the bathrooms upside down, which could be extremely upsetting. A locked car park with CCTV costs 10€/ night. Full breakfast with unlimited coffee included. No pets. Q26 rooms (13 singles €62, 11 doubles €82, 1 triples €102, 1 apartments €82). PARILG hhh

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The Movie Hotel A-4, Savska cesta 141, tel. (+385-1) 600 36 00, fax (+385-1) 600 36 01, info@themoviehotel. com, www.themoviehotel.com. Scene 1 - a pub, movie theme. Scene 2, silver screen theme expands with Movie Wine Gallery restaurant. Scene three: the Movie Hotel (subplot: there’s also the Movie Resort in Tribunj). There’s a cast of thousands - more than a thousand photos of movie stars with broad, bright smiles hanging just about everywhere, including in themed guestrooms. Spacious apartments, each with a kitchen and Jacuzzi shower, make this a potential family feature (for children, Boćarski dom park is nearby). Cheaper rooms are smaller, without satellite TV. Breakfast included. Q24 rooms (10 singles €55, 11 doubles €72, 3 triples €96). PAGK hhh

Budget Fala I-4, II Trnjanske ledine 18, tel./fax (+385-1) 611 10 62, hotel-fala@hotel-fala-zg.hr, www.hotel-fala-zg.hr. Rooms are miniature but clean and well-suited to supporting your horizontal person. The price isn’t bad and the location is a straight shot south of the train station (about 2km). No pets. Q15 rooms (4 singles €48, 9 doubles €69, 2 Family room €90 - 100). PAUG hh Jaegerhorn C-2, Ilica 14, tel. (+385-1) 483 38 77, fax (+385-1) 483 35 73, info@hotel-pansion-jaegerhorn.hr, www.hotel-pansion-jaegerhorn.hr. A centrally located, small hotel - you’re right in a charming old shopping complex right by the main square. Rooms are decent but a little on the Spartan side. The hotel’s restaurant specialises in game dishes and has a great terrace. Prices include breakfast. No pets. Q13 rooms (3 singles €70, 8 doubles €98, 2 apartments €127). PJA6ILGBK hh Sliško K-3, Supilova 13, tel. (+385-1) 618 47 77, 619 42 22/(+385-1) 619 42 10, fax (+385-1) 619 42 23, hotel@ slisko.hr, www.slisko.hr. It’s only 200m from the main bus station, making it easy access to practically everything. Very comfortable and well kept, and the staff is a very friendly one. A good option for sure if you don’t mind the short commute into town (20min on foot, 10min by tram). No pets. Q18 rooms (2 singles 392kn, 10 doubles 531kn, 4 triples 659kn, 2 quads 776kn). PTJA6ILVEGBK hh Zagreb J-4, D. Tomljanovića Gavrana bb, tel. (+385-1) 663 73 33, fax (+385-1) 663 72 29, zagreb@hup-zagreb. hr, www.hotelzagreb.com.hr. The architecture is unlikely to get your heart throbbing, but it’s perfectly decent inside, with fair facilities for the price. Zagreb Fair is close, and town is a ten-minute drive away. Set in a green area near the freshly face-lifted Bundek lakes. Q48 rooms (12 singles 300kn, 36 doubles 350kn). A6K hh

Homestays Evistas D-3, Augusta Šenoe 28, tel. (+385-1) 483 95

54/(+385-) 095 905 48 88, fax (+385-1) 483 95 43, info@evistas.hr, www.evistas.hr. Let the friendly Englishspeaking staff hook you up with a place in old or new Zagreb. Hosted housing or private room/apartment possibilities with an affordable price. Q21 rooms (6 singles €35 - 45, 6 doubles €40 - 52, 2 triples €59 - 63, 7 apartments €49 105). PAGK

Short term rental InZagreb H-5, Remetinečka 13, tel. (+385-) 091 652

32 01, info@inzagreb.com, www.inzagreb.com. Why stay in an impersonal hotel when you can enjoy Zagreb in style & super comfort! InZagreb has 9 well-equipped & cheerfully bright apartments with lots of space. Eight are centrally located and one is in Novi Zagreb, with all essential amenities

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nearby. Friendly & helpful management leave you well taken care of in the services of a modern home including kitchen appliances, cable/satellite TV, DVD, internet access, air-con, heating, washing machine, even complimentary food basics in case you come into town late! Extras include pick-up service, city guides, even a bike to zip around town, everything to make your stay truly enjoyable. With room for up to 3 or 4 people, at €65 - €85, its a steal! Fab discounts for longer stays! Q PTAFBC Nova galerija F-3, Zagrebačka avenija 104, tel. (+385-1) 640 44 44/(+385-1) 640 44 45, info@ novagalerija.com, www.novagalerija.com. The “New Gallery” offers the comforts of apartment living with the convenience and pricing of a hotel that’s great for any length of stay. Clean and modern styles complement each of twelve different floorplans from a 40m2 studio to a 90m2 two-storey. All offer room service, mini bar, dry cleaning, and a free 24 hour fitness center. Underground parking. Pets allowed. Breakfast not included. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Sat 08:00 - 22:00, Sun 08:00 - 21:00.

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restaurants Trnjanka D-4, Trnjanska cesta 31, tel. (+385-1) 611

96 85/(+385-1) 611 96 86, www.restoran-trnjanka.hr. The lamb is famous and authentic as can be - be prepared to spend as much time hunting for the meat amongst the ligament and gristle as you do actually eating. Once it has been found it is undeniably tasty. The decor is forgettable. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. (55 - 95kn). PALG

Top 5 restaurants April/May Apetit City B-2, Obrtnički prolaz 7, tel. (+385-1)

Symbol key P Air conditioning

A Credit cards accepted

E Live music

S Take away

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U Facilities for the disabled

G Non-smoking areas

L Guarded parking

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The novelty in gastronomy The novelty in Zagreb’s gastronomy offer are donkey products (sausages, roast meat, milk etc.) in the restaurant 100% Istra (Gračanska 46).

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Bazaar K-2/3, Radnička cesta 80 (Zagreb Tower), tel.

(+385-1) 618 73 89, info@restaurant-bazaar.com, www. restaurant-bazaar.com. Jump off the tram at Radnička and dive into Zagreb’s own Arabic dining oasis for one-of-a-kind blends of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Let your senses rest awash in the dozens of spices enveloping each lamb and lentil delight. Ask your server for fresh flatbread and a delicate fruit or honey desert. Hugely popular for their cafeteria-style lunches and Saturday evening belly-dancing shows, reservations are recommended. QOpen 12:00 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 21:00. (25 - 85kn). PA

Asian Opium D-4, Branimirova 29 (Branimir shopping centre),

tel. (+385-1) 461 56 79, opiumbar@opiumbar.hr, www. opiumbar.hr. A super restaurant offering cuisine from across South-East Asia, and an adjoining cafe and cocktail bar, in the basement of the Branimir multiplex. It has the arresting décor of a poofter’s boudoir: deep, dark colours and screaming florals - a delightful ambience. Late bar weekends (including Thursdays - an advanced sign of civilisation). QOpen 12:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 12:00 - 01:00. (70 - 110kn). PA

Bosnian Sofra K-4, 1.gardijske brigade Tigrovi 27, tel. (+385-1)

613 10 26, www.restoran-sofra.hr. Once you’ve sampled all the Croatian specialties, there are still more culinary delights to try. First stop: the rich and heavy food of Bosnia.

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Chinese Asia D-3, Augusta Šenoe 1, tel. (+385-1) 484 12 18,

asia.doo@gmail.com. Thought by many to be the nicest Chinese in town, it’s also in the best space: an elegant building overlooking the landscaped Tomislav Square. There’s none of the OTT decor that you so often find in restaurants of this kind; in fact it’s perfectly suited to a business meal. Food is consistently top quality, and the service swift and professional. Also at Nova Ves 88, tel. 466 78 26. QOpen 12:00 - 23:30. (29 - 125kn). PAG Mr Chen K-3, Ulica grada Vukovara 269d, tel. (+385-1) 618 76 18, www.kina.hr. In the new VMD office block on the corner of Radnička and Vukovarska, this Chinese restaurant is pleasently clean and bright.The food is fresh, very tasty and light, portions are nice and big, and we were impressed by the fast and polite service. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. (25 130kn). PALGB

Croatian Ivica i Marica C-1, Tkalčićeva 70, tel. (+385-1) 482 89 99, www.ivicaimarica.com. Ivica and Marica’s cakes are to die for: intensely delicious, using only natural, healthy ingredients. So it’s great news that they’ve opened a restaurant along the same lines: homestyle recipes in a Hansel and Gretel cottage atmosphere. Also at Barčev trg 16 ( J-5, Utrina ), tel. 669 88 88. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (50 - 140kn). PTAEGB Mašklin i Lata B/C-3, Andrije Hebranga 11a, tel. (+385-1) 481 82 73. A world-class reputation has attracted an international crowd over the years. This establishment reels in the best fish - and the best service possible to serve it to you. The atmosphere is intimate, the cuisine predominantly Mediterranean and the advice abundant. QOpen 12:00 23:00. Closed Sun. (80 - 150kn). PAG Tač H-2, Vrhovec 140, tel. (+385-1) 377 67 57, info@ restac.hr, www.restac.hr. Meat. This is what you’ll find here, and lots of it. However far off the beaten track, this place still packs in the crowd for excellent quality home cooking. On Fridays, menu space is surrendered to fish, and praise the Lord, this is one of the few restaurants in town where you’ll find Adriatic fish such as mackerel and sardines. Jump off tram 6 or 11 at Mandaličina and take the bus to Vrhovec. Q Open 12:00 - 23:00. Closed Mon. (40 - 120kn). PAILGX

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481 10 77, www.apetit.hr. Comfortable and stylish, this recently opened downtown branch of a favortite Gornji Grad bistro has everything to offer. Reliable in their reverence for the culinary experience, the wait staff enhance an ambiance which makes their delectable seafood, beef and lamb dishes all the tastier. Exquisite deser ts are complimented with recommendations from their extensive wine collection. Wether in its own right or following a meal, a visit to the elegant wine bar also promises novices and connoisseurs alike an unforgettable evening. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. Closed Mon. (48 - 110kn). Didov san B-1, Mletačka 11, tel. (+385-1) 485 11 54, www.konoba-didovsan.com. Ingredients, recipes and techniques of the Zagorje highlanders makes these home-style meals a favorite with locals and visitors alike. True to tradition, all dishes are prepared Peka (“under a bell”) or grilled in a wood-burning brick oven including the fresh bread and must-have eel and frog dishes. With extensive and well-priced offerings served in an invitingly rustic interior, guests become a part of Croatian tradition with the simply delicious authentic flavors of “Grandfather’s dream.” QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. AB Prasac C-1, Vranicanijeva 6, tel. (+385-1) 485 14 11, www.prasac.hr. Playfully imaginative chef and owner Dino Galvagno is the heart and soul of this dining mecca. His menu changes daily as he draws inspiration from each day’s freshest and finest local ingredients. With a name which implores us to indulge and enjoy, “pig” embodies an intimate atmosphere for haute cuisine at a simple price. Zagreb’s favorite restaurant is also one of its smallest: reservations highly recommended. QOpen 19:00 - 23:00, Sat 12:00 - 15:00, 19:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. Takenoko C-1, Nova Ves 17 (Centar Kaptol), tel. (+385-1) 486 05 30, japanski.restaurant@ takenoko.hr, www.takenoko.hr. Trust the Croatian appreciation for fresh seafoods to lead you here, where lovers of sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki and tofu basque in an elegantly stylish haven of Japanese delights. Just as inviting are their desert and wine offerings, rounding out a world-class culinary experience worth every kuna in this one-of-a-kind dining delight. QOpen 12:00 - 23:30, Sun 12:00 – 17:00. Vinodol C-2, Nikola Tesle 10, tel. (+385-1) 481 14 27, vinodol@vinodol-zg.hr, www.vinodol-zg.hr. Just steps from the main square, savor their selection of tastefully prepared and presented meats served grilled or Peka style, delectable wines and fine local pastries. Brick archways crown the elegant interior while a tapestry of grape vines edge a terrace that delightfully overlooks the grill of this long-standing favorite for perfectly prepared local specialities. With an expansive interior that remains intimate in its atmosphere, every visitor can enjoy feeling right at home. QOpen 10:00 - 23:30.

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Istrian 100% Istra (Kod Pavela) Gračanska cesta 46, tel.

(+385-1) 467 50 36, stopostoistra@gmail.com. Walk to the foot of the Sljeme hills and there you will find a Mecca of Istrian specialities conveniently close to Zagreb. A selection of the region’s finest wines, the fritula dessert and funnyshaped pasta - each custom designed for its accompanying sauce - and those much coveted truffles will all have you dreaming of lazy Istrian days by the sea. QOpen 12:00 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (60 - 140kn). PALGB

Restaurants up with a generous side of congeniality, many dishes appear like small works of visual art, tempting the taste buds for the abundance of flavor that awaits. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (42 - 130kn). PAVG

Italian Agava C-2, Tkalčićeva 39, tel. (+385-1) 482 98 26,

An unassuming exterior makes the wealth of local tastes awaiting within this tavern (konoba) an even greater delight. The seafood focus of their authentic Dalmatian specialties includes fresh fish on display. Catch the cod dishes (bakalar) while they’re in-season and complete your taste of coastal dining with Croatian wines and deserts like the flan-esque rožata. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Sat 11:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun. (50 - 85kn). PAG

info@restaurant-agava.hr, www.restaurant-agava.hr. Pleasantly furnished in rattan and wood, this trattoria offers Mediteranean dishes, pasta, fresh salmon and tuna, plate salads and a great wine list. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. (50 110kn). AGB Canzona E-3, Ivana Šveara 9, tel. (+385-1) 461 77 77, www.canzona.hr. The whimsical interior of this tiny trattoria returns pizza-for-two to the realm of romantic evening options. Whether in the cozy loft or at their family-friendly main floor tables, groups of all sizes enjoy their solid menu of Italian and Mediterranean delights. This long-standing local favorite is often packed so make a reservation for a guaranteed great dining experience. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. (31 - 145kn). PAVG

International

Carpaccio C-2, Teslina 14, tel. (+385-1) 482

Konoba Burin J-3, Heinzelova 28, tel. (+385-1) 461 22 42.

Bistro Apetit B-1, Jurjevska 65a, tel. (+385-1) 467 73

35. The menu is gem-like in its perfection: a small selection of imaginative dishes tailored to the season. The dishes themselves are an essay in flavour, texture and presentation. Headed up by Viennese chef Christian Cabalier, the wine list is also fabulous and the desserts to die for. A place to push the boat out: pricey, but worth it. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. Closed Mon. (85 - 135kn). PALGB new

Bistro Karlo B-2, Gundulićeva 16, tel. (+385-1) 483

31 75, initium.vini@zg.t-com.hr, www.bistrokarlo. com. This top-class temple of flavor worship trains all taste buds in the art of preserving and the pleasure of savoring nature’s finest flavors. Let the menu spark the imagination but ask your server to lead you toward their other innovative offerings made daily. Whether for lovingly prepared seafood specials or deserts to write home about, reservations recommended. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (95 120kn). PAGW Katedralis C-2, Bakačeva 9, tel. (+385-1) 481 49 38, www.katedralis.hr. Good food, great price and primo location make this a lovely place to get-to-know some local flavors from a spectacular spot overlooking the near-by cathedral. With a welcome home demeanor, the staff servesup roasted and grilled specialties for passers-by or parties of any size. QOpen 07:00 - 21:00. (20 - 400kn). PAGB Kuhinja K-3, Donje Svetice 46c, tel. (+385-1) 240 81 11/(+385-) 091 222 54 44, www.restoran-kuhinja. com. Savor the understated pleasure of dining amidst tables packed with lunchtime locals where fast, friendly servers offerup generously portioned plates of ever-changing yet always mouth-watering takes on delectable classic cuisine. Try the full menu on a Friday or Saturday when it’s accompanied by live Tambura music. Whether for a daily lunch special or an evening out, the tastefully homey atmosphere of The Kitchen will guarantee you won’t want your first visit to be the last. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. (35 - 400kn) Lunch specials Mon-Fri 11-15.00 (25-65 kn). PAUVEBS Sorriso D-3, Boškovićeva 11, tel. (+385-1) 487 63 92/ (+385-1) 487 63 93, ristorante.sorriso@inet.hr, www. sorriso.hr. Dedication to serving top-quality dishes from local, organic ingredients while remaining affordable promises to make any visitor to Sorriso feel like a special guest without the pocketbook pains. The delivery options include daily specials such as their must-have handmade pasta. Served-

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23 31, carpaccio@ristorantecarpaccio.hr, w w w. ristorantecarpaccio.hr. Satisfy your desire for the finest of Italian cuisine with this robust menu offered in the heart of the city center. From carpacci to dolci, each meal is delectable and complemented from a near endless selection of wines. While retaining an atmosphere of top-class dining, the freshly renovated bistro-style interior playfully invites guests to indulge and enjoy. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00. (55 - 150kn). PJA Luca’s I-3, Vukovarska 35a, tel. (+385-1) 640 60 60. If you like your pizzas thin and crispy, Luca’s is a pleasant spot where you can also order pizza baguettes, pasta dishes and imaginative salads that are just right for a light lunch. We like the warm/cold salad with chicken and shrimps and the house speciality with chicken and sesame. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. Closed Sun. (35 - 70kn). PAGB new

Molto E-2, Vlaška 115, tel. (+385-1) 466 43 31, molto@

molto.hr, www.molto.hr. The gods of décor smiled as this combination of inviting atmosphere and delicious treats recently entered the Zagreb restaurant scene. The hide-away bistro just minutes from the main square is already a buzz with locals as a must-see spot to gather with friends or grab a great steak. Savor experiencing a truly local cuisine knowing that all ingredients are from near-by Kvatrić market. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (35 - 120kn). PAGB

Mexican Mex Cantina A-4, Savska cesta 154, tel. (+385-1) 619 21 56, info@mex-cantina.hr, www.mex-cantina.hr. The most authentic of the lot of them, its location in Savska is the only bad thing we can say about it. Delicious, delightful and worth the trip. Reservations could save you some frustration. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00. (50 - 120kn). PAEGB

Pizza new

Oliva H-4, Jarunska 5, tel. (+385-1) 302 07 77/(+385-)

099 302 07 77, bistro.oliva@gmail.com, www.restoranpizzeria-oliva.com. The joyfully modern décor of this pizza and pasta haven just steps from the Sava river welcomes students and travelers alike for Italian-style favorites in a garden-esque atmosphere. Their commitment to delighting in details permeates every aspect of their offerings, including the

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roasted Jela ispod peke dishes served family-style for four as well as their off-menu creative twists on other local favorites. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. (32 - 260kn). AVB

Quick Eats City Kebab C-1, Tkalčićeva 27, tel. (+385-1) 482 87

85. Real doner kebabs! An internet search for the history of the doner revealed the following delightful definition: A ubiquitous foodstuff synonymous with drunkenness, tack and dubious meat content. In other words - marvellous! QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. Horseburger H-4, Savska 179. Do you love your burgers but are willing to try something new? Now this place is not in the very city centre, it’s located on the way to the Jarun Lake or Arena, near the old pedestrian Sava Bridge. Drive in, or should we say gallop on into this location where you can have a different burger or ćevapčići with classical and fresh additions. QOpen 10:30 - 04:00, Sat 12:00 - 04:00, Sun 18:00 - 04:00. new

Lari & Penati D-3, Petrinjska 42a, tel. (+385-1) 465

57 76, info@laripenati.hr, www.laripenati.hr. Inspired by the gods of bounty and hearth, this tiny deli-bistro has surely made its namesake proud as a huge addition to the Zagreb cuisine scene. With one-of-a-kind flavors on a menu that changes daily, like the locals, you’ll want to keep coming back for more. Check their facebook postings for the lastest creations currently keeping lips buzzing and tummies happy. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Wed 08:00 - 02:00, Sat 11:00 16:30. Closed Sun. (18 - 50kn). PAGBS Žlica i vilica D-3, Kneza Mislava 13, tel. (+385-1) 457 27 70, www.zlicaivilica.hr. Fresh and tasty, lunchtime staples such as stews, soups and local-style meat dishes

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are complemented by imaginative salads and risottos. With prices between 35 to 60kn, tasteful décor and good service to boot, we ask what more one could wish for? QOpen 10:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (28 - 60kn). AGBS

Seafood Dubravkin put B-1, Dubravkin put 2, tel. (+385-1) 483

49 75, info@dubravkin-put.com, www.dubravkin-put. com. Nestled in the peacful greenery of Tuškanac, visitors to this hide-away hot spot are welcomed with a wine-wall entrance and swept away to Dalmatia with seafood delights. The understated, rustic exterior highlights the fresh and elegant restaurant and wine bar. The vino selection alone is worth the trek but we suggest donning your Sunday best with friends and an apetite for an unforgettable fine-dining affair. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. (90 - 130kn). PJALEGB Gašpar I-2, Nova Ves 4, tel. (+385-1) 466 69 99, restoran.baltazar@zg.t-com.hr, www.restoran-baltazar. com. From the same stable as Baltazar, and with the same high standards and an interior styled like a luxury liner in polished wood. Gašpar specialises in seafood, and the knowledgeable staff will direct you to the best of the day’s catch, cooked with inspiration. QOpen 12:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. (60 - 400kn). PAGB Primošten I-4, Stupnička 14, tel. (+385-1) 619 11 95/(+385-1) 619 85 50, info@restoran-primosten.com, www.restoran-primosten.com. Though at first glance this restaurant may look a little dark and creepy, it’s actually very comfortable. Fillets of white fish in delicious sauces are a good choice, and live lobster and scampi are yours for the murdering. All backed up by a competent wine list. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00. (50 - 200kn). PAG

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CaFÉs Aquariusnet cafe D-3, Kralja Držislava 4, tel. (+385-1) 461 29 19. If you are on the way to an exhibition at the Croatian Society of Fine Arts, (also known as ‘Džamija’) and you’re craving that coffee break, then Aquariusnet is distinctly relaxing and somewhat cool. It is also a great place to shoot some pool. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 24:00. Babbar C-2, Petrinjska 7. It may rock Thursdays to Saturdays when a DJ plays hip hop and house music, but early in the week it’s a friendly, pleasant place to quench your thirst. You’ll find it just a couple blocks south of the main square. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. PJ Booksa D-2, Martićeva 14d, tel. (+385-1) 461 61 24, info@booksa.hr, www.booksa.hr. Booksa is the meeting place of a literary association started up by three young women writers. As well as coffee and tea, you can find out about readings and workshops, including for kids. The atmosphere in the café is laid back and the vision is farreaching. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. Closed Mon. AG Cica C-1, Tkalčićeva 8. We heard say that come evenings there’s some fun to be had here, and we found out why. This comfy little café has a fantastic selection of artisan rakijas. Party fuel Balkan style, in other words… Great music (alternative vibe) and a relaxed crowd. QOpen 08:30 - 23:00. Closed Sun. Cup ‘98 C-2, Petrinjska 4. Paying homage to the Croatian achievement of 3rd place finish in the World Cup of the same year, Cup ‘98 is only a penalty kick’s distance away from the goal named Trg bana Jelačića. Give your morning a dirty slide tackle, and then dribble your way into the heart of Zagreb (just dont get any on your tie). QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. B Čvenk C-1, Radićeva 23, tel. (+385-1) 485 16 75. This street-side café is interesting for one reason: its cobbled street side patio is somehow exceeded by the coolness of its rich golden brown interior, and warrants a visit and at least an hour’s worth of conversation. Motown is the music of choice, causing you to ask yourself if things could get any better. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 24:00, Sun 17:00 - 23:00. GB Eli’s A-2, Ilica 63, tel. (+385-) 091 527 99 90, nik@ eliscaffe.com, www.eliscaffe.com. The staff, graduates from the Universita del Caffé di Trieste, can whip up specials such as espresso Romano with grated lemon rind - great for hangovers. Dinky, trendy - DVD rental out back. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Sun 09:00 - 14:00. PG Flores C-2, Frane Petrića 1, tel. (+385-1) 481 92 72, info@florescaffe.com. Modern and minimalist Flores is, appropriately enough, close to Flower Square, nest of the queen bee of café society. A touch pricey, but there is a nice selection of sandwiches and cakes on the menu, plus wines and champagne. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sun 09:00 - 23:00. P In spe caffe A-2, Ilica 209, tel. (+385-) 098 664 41 02. Get in early as it’s hard to find a seat for that morning coffee. With great staff and a fine interior you’re guaranteed to enjoy your time here no matter what time of day you visit. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. PB Institut Parfumeur Flores B-2, Dežmanov prolaz 2, tel. (+385-1) 481 45 55, info@flores-group.com, www. flores-group.com. Think twice about coming here if you’ve already been shopping, are in love or have had a busy day. The institute offers a paradise of cosmetics and we also can’t help but nosey into that other section where the divine scents of tea and cakes are set amidst a peaceful atmosphere in a beautiful interior. QOpen 08:00 - 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 18:00, Sun 09:00 - 15:00.

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K&K C-2, Jurišićeva 5, tel. (+385-1) 481 35 58. Aspiring

artists ahoy: this is your new place to get the brain juices flowing, the 14,357,689 pictures framed on the wall moving you into your own personal renaissance. Just off the main square. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00. Closed Sun. PB Kolding C-2, Berislavićeva 8, tel. (+385-1) 487 24 88/ (+385-1) 485 20 48, kolding@zg.t-com.hr, www.kolding. hr. One of the best cups of coffee in Zagreb. The muraled walls will trick you into believing you are in Tokyo if you’re not careful. This recently renovated outdoors-indoors glass box of a café is the perfect place to hole up on a winter’s day, waiting for the café terraces to reopen in spring. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - 01:00. PB Kota B-2, Medulićeva 20, tel. (+385-) 098 30 00 33. What makes this bar so wonderfully different is that it has been opened as part of a book store for architecture, building, design, photography and all things artistic... You’ll sense this as soon as you grace the hallowed premises which have been decorated exquisitely without being too over the top. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself feeling as if you were in your own living room having a cup of coffee. Moreover, one can also enjoy a glass of wine (Shiraz, Plavac Bibendum, Porto, Sauvignon Blanc Babich, and Chardonnay Mondavi) come Fridays and Saturdays together with some cheese and olives, whilst the sounds of jazz, funk and rock tinkle in the background. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00. Closed Sun. MK (Krolo) C-2, Radićeva 7, tel. (+385-1) 483 09 80. Great hangout of bums, punks and drunks, most of whom work in the media, it has outside seating in the lovely old Radićeva street. Look at the knjiga žalbe (‘Complaints Book’) above the bar. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 09:00 - 01:00. B Pif C-2, Preradovićeva 4, tel. (+385-1) 487 29 59. Its location just off Flower square is superb, and the lower and upper level seating makes it a popular lunchtime hangout. Marable and mirrors are featured. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 01:00. PJB Pušlek - Cvjetni trg C-2, Bogovićeva 5, tel. (+385-1) 481 08 76. Opposite Bulldog, there is a different kind of café which offers an entirely different experience. A socialist interior attracts plenty of visitors, especially intellectuals and students. In case you’re lucky to get a window seat, you can enjoy the slapdash of Zagreb street life. And please, make sure you have some change in case you need to visit the toilet to make “baka” happy! QOpen 07:00 - 23:00. new

Retro Café Bar H-4, Savska Cesta 180, tel. (+385-1)

550 99 59, www.retrocaffe.hr. The works of Serbian realist Domanović balance playfully with those of Dante under the bar while ‘bugger off’ serves in place of a ‘closed’ sign. Witty and gritty, Retro feel permeates the cushiony window seats and group tables in this intimate space subtlely but impressively furnished with repurposed bureaus, drawers and doodads of all kinds. Q Open 08:00 - 24:00, Sun 16:00 - 24:00. Velvet B-2, Dežmanova 9. Velvet used to be a shabby-chic café, a great place to linger over a newspaper in the heart of town. It’s now reopened, and the artist-stroke-florist owner now sees that it’s stylish and chic, offering freshlysqueezed juices, pies, soups and biscuits to go with those headlines. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00, Sat 08:00 - 15:00, Sun 08:00 - 14:00. Vimpi C-2, Miškecov prolaz 3, tel. (+385-1) 481 92 30. Not wimpy at all. You’ll be thrilled with the music selection of classic rock and roll and blues, and then the dark wooden interior that most nearly suggests western saloon (a stretch, we admit). This is a great place to hang out after work and take in a pleasant conversation with friends. Just behind Cinema Europa so it’s great just before or after a movie. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 09:00 - 01:00. PB

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nIGHtlIFe Beer House There is booze to choose at the latest Beer House which has recently opened in Zagreb’s district of Trešnjevka (I-3, Gorjanska 22, www.kucapiva.com). Prepare yourself for some hard decision making as there are a staggering 113 different beers from 16 different countries.

Alternative AKC Medika A-3, Pierottijeva, info@pierottijeva11.

org, http://pierottijeva11.org/. Located in a former pharmaceuticals factory tucked behind the Westin hotel, Medika is basically an anarchists’ squat that was granted official status by a city administration eager to pucker up to Zagreb’s alternative community. There’s not much to it: two chambers of bare concrete walls, a scattering of chairs and sofas, and a makeshift bar. A regular menu of punk, ska and jazz gigs plus raucous DJ-driven club nights attract a healthy cross-section of hedonistically-inclined youth - so you don’t need either dreadlocks or a dog on a rope to fit in. QOpen 20:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 20:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon, Sun. Jabuka H-2, Jabukovac 28, tel. (+385-1) 483 43 97, gk-jabuka@zg.t-com.hr. This is the last bastion of unadulterated rock music in Zagreb. Black clad sulky people dance it up on Fridays and Saturdays in a pantomime of rock and leather, but not without a touch of 1980s irony and even some electro-pop. Q Open Fri, Sat 21:00 - 02:00. P Kset B-4, Unska 3, tel. (+385-1) 612 97 58, info@ kset.org, www.kset.org. On the cutting edge of all things cool, Kset is gaining a reputation for some especially cool live shows that include flawless jazz and DJ wizardry. The mood lighting is the icing on the cake. Locals are becoming very passionate about their worship of this place. Q Open 09:00 - 16:00, Sat 22:00 - 03:00. E Močvara I-3, Trnjanski nasip bb, tel. (+385-1) 615 96 68, mochvara@urk.hr, www.mochvara.hr. This former factory down by the river Sava is not only one of Zagreb’s premier gig and clubbing venues but also something of an offbeat cultural centre, with something going on most nights of the week - film nights, theatre performances, literary events and art happenings included. Closed after a dispute with the city authorities in May 2008, its recent re-opening marks a major boost for the city’s alternative scene. Artist Igor Hofbauer’s woozy comic-strip décor in the bar area is reason enough to call in. QOpen 12:00 - 24:00/02:00, Fri 12:00 - 02:00/04:00, Sat 12.00 - 02:00/04:00. Purgeraj D-1, Ribnjak 1, tel. (+385-1) 482 92 53, purgeraj@purgeraj.hr, www.purgeraj.hr. If you happen to be strolling through Ribnjak Park at night, you’re sure to come across several groups of people chilling out on benches or roaming through the park. Follow some of those folks (and the sounds of music filling the night air) to Purgeraj, a popular night-spot for students and young people who come to pack the large bar area and dancefloor to hear a diverse range of sounds, from rock to jazz, funk to blues. QOpen 09:00 02:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 04:00. Closed Sun. PEB Route 66 J-3, Paromlinska 47, tel. (+385-1) 611 87 37, dai.scorpion@gmail.com. This unpretentious roadhouse bar is just behind the National University Library. Along with cheap suds, coffees and pool, you can catch live blues every Sunday. The best Croatian beer (Velebitsko) is well cheap, and there’s an ace old time jukebox full of raaawk! Yeaeah! QOpen 09:00 - 01:00, Sat, Sun 16:00 - 01:00. EB Soba H-3, Magazinska 7, tel. (+385-) 095 910 89 10, www.udruga-soba.hr. In a city full of eccentric music bars, Soba (‘The Room”) fits in rather nicely. It’s in an eccentric location for a start, occupying a gloomy-looking split-level

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apartment grafted onto the roof of a garage. Inside, the odd mixture of timber beams, bamboo matting and mix-and-match furniture is a prime example of what happens when the interior designer loses interest somewhere between the second and third bottle of Pelinkovac. Soba is particularly busy on Fridays and Saturdays when local bands play live. It’s also one of the few bars in Zagreb which is right next door to a railway line, so if you’re not particularly interested in the booze or the music you can at least use the large window at the back to do a bit of trainspotting. Q Open 08:00 - 23:00, Fri 20:00 - 02:00, Sat 20:00 -02:00. Closed Sun. Spunk I-3, Hrvatske bratske zajednice bb, tel. (+385-1) 615 15 28, pruga1@gmail.com. Don’t be put off by the dodgy name emblazoned in neon blue letters on the front. Outside the National University Library, it’s a friendly, studenty hangout where people come to hear good music (mostly rock) and live bands. QOpen 07:00 - 24:00, Sun 18:00 24:00. PEB

Bars Bulldog XL C-2, Bogovićeva 6, tel. (+385-1) 400 20 70/(+385-1) 400 20 72, bulldog@zg.primatel.hr, www. bulldog-zagreb.com. A very busy place with an excellent location in the centre of the city, it offers a great choice of coffee and beer at expensive prices. Expect theme nights and concerts. QOpen 09:00 - 01:00. B Crazy Horse E-3, Šubićeva 55/I, ludi.konj@zg.t-com. hr. Sometimes the best bars are in out of the way spots that require a little searching. Crazy Horse fits into that category. Housed on a street that looks more likely to have industrial workshops than bars, a trip through the gate and up the stairs reveals an excellent space full of gleaming wood and comfy, sofa-style seating at the tables. Q Open Thu, Fri, Sat 20:00 - 05:00. PGB Fly!bar K-3, Vukovarska 284, tel. (+385-1) 666 13 13, fly@flybar.hr, www.flybar.hr. With a few silhouettes of prop planes and a chrome model hanging overhead, “stewardesses” and epaulet-bedecked wait staff, the airplane theme isn’t overstated. After a few drinks, the revolving spotlight might suggest a control tower beacon, and the music is loud enough to drown out a 737. Still, it’s a lot more chic than the passenger lounge at Gate 2. Parking. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 04:00, Sun 14:00 - 04:00. PA Funk C-2, Tkalčićeva 52, tel. (+385-) 098 67 23 38, www.funkclub.hr. Funk Bar features diversion on two levels: head downstairs Tuesday through Saturday for audio entertainment provided by DJ’s spinning a wide range of electronic music. Or, relax upstairs with the café crowd and be visually entertained by the never-ending hustle and bustle of Tkalčićeva. A tunnel-like feel and weird chairs give the place an unusual atmosphere, while great orange-hazelnut coffee soothes your soul. And if that’s not enough, muscle your way to the far side to see the city’s newest gallery space. QOpen 11:00 - 02:00. B Limb C-4, Plitvička 16. Tucked away out of the centre (near the Kset club) is one of Zagreb’s best kept secrets, gathering an assortment of “creative” types who jump up and down to rock and indie tunes whilst consuming combustible quantities of cheap booze. Scuzzy and great fun - one of the best atmospheres in town. QOpen 09:00 - 02:00. Closed Sun. Maraschino C-2, Margaretska 1, tel. (+385-1) 481 26 12. This favourite city haunt just gets better and better! Recently renovated, including a new bar and the addition of a spacious and well designed lower level, this super cool bar can now accommodate the massive crowds of attractive mid 20-30’s, that pack in on the weekends to get their fix of super-delish drinks and live DJ music. QOpen 07:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 04:00. zagreb.inyourpocket.com

nIGHtlIFe Sedmica A-2, Kačićeva 7a, tel. (+385-1) 484 66 89.

This clandestine affair of a café/bar is a popular hangout for Zagreb’s young literati. And we can see why: the number seven’s dark, enigmatic atmosphere is certain to stir a literary bone in your body, too. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Sun 17:00 - 24:00. PB Vertigo F-4, Zagrebačka avenija 100a (Hotel Antunović), tel. (+385-1) 204 18 12, www.vertigo-bar.com. It’s not you - the room really IS spinning. The top-floor lounge might be the place to retire for some quiet conversation while Zagreb seems to rotate around you. Or are you rotating around it? Don’t think too hard about it, just enjoy the view. You’ll pay a lot for your pivo, but it’s worth it. QOpen 10:00 - 02:00. PALG

Clubs Aquarius & Aquarius A2 H-5, Matija Ljubeka bb, tel. (+385-1) 364 02 31, info@aquarius.hr, www.aquarius. hr. One of the elite nightclubs positioned along Lake Jarun. It has two separate floors each with a different sound. Fridays are most popular as DJ’s pump the sounds of rap, jazz, R&B, electronic and fusion music. Saturday’s feverish theme night is ‘Delirious’ with house music to get you hoppin. Other nights are filled with live gigs and concerts. QOpen , Fri, Sat 22:00 - 06:00. PEGB Boogaloo I-3, Ulica Grada Vukovara 68, tel. (+385-) 098 31 73 69, www.boogaloo.hr. A large space hosting an equally large assortment of entertainment options, from rock bands to dance DJs, Boogaloo is a recently-renovated space that holds great promise out in Trnje. The club has two main areas: one, a large concert hall with limited seating in the back of the room; and two, an adjoining chill-out room that has tables, couches and a bar of its own. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 06:00. Closed Sun. B Gjuro II J-2, Medveščak 2, tel. (+385-) 091 462 92 26, www.g juro2.hr. At the Grškovićeva tram stop, follow the graffiti bike-riding skeleton to uncover this fab locale to dance, chat or start an electro-tastic all-nighter. Their Rakjia bar makes getting-to-know the local liquors a one-stop affair while two full-service bars, generous dance floor, sprawling lounge and private party space make for plenty of fun with friends and friends-to-be. QOpen 22:00 - 04:00. Closed Mon, Sun. P Hard place J-3, Šubićeva 55/I, www.hardplace.hr. At “the Biggest Little Rock Club in Town,” the dance floor, like the concert program is always packed. With free admission, cheap beer and live shows most nights, there’s no reason not to rub leather jacket-covered shoulders where Elvis aficionados and local Punk legends receive equal billing under the “Good Spirit of Rock’n’Roll.” QOpen 20:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 20:00 - 04:00. Lemon C-2, Gajeva 10, tel. (+385-1) 482 08 00, lemon@ lemon.hr, www.lemon.hr. Minimalistic interior with very few details, the terrace in the garden of the Archeology Museum is a highlight of the centre. There is an extensive range of foreign drinks, cocktails and champagne. QOpen 08:00 02:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 04:00. Masters E-2, Ravnice 11, Maksimirsko naselje 138. An underground club just outside the city centre and easy to find. Hop onto tram number 12 and it is located right next to the Kraš Factory, you can’t miss it. Don’t be swayed by its dark and small interior as this place offers great fun and excellent music, particularly during weekends. Good DJ’s and a relaxed atmosphere. QOpen , Tue 22:00 - 02:00, Fri, Sat 22:00 - 05:00. L No. 1 I-2, Nova Ves 2, tel. (+385-1) 466 61 89. Small and very colourful, it boasts a crowd of regulars that are of average size and very colourful. Music pumps and grins widen as the evening wears on. QOpen 22:00 - 06:00. Closed Mon, Sun. Zagreb In Your Pocket

nIGHtlIFe Pepermint B-2, Ilica 24, tel. (+385-1) 235 91 72, www.

pepermint.hr. What do you get when you give a clubhousestyle space to a group of experienced DJs, innovative party planners and music fanatics? A fresh cafe-by-day, club-bynight whose groovy decor spans two-storeys of dance floors and lava lounges that will whet your party apetite. QOpen 10:00 - 04:00. Sirup K-3, Donje Svetice 40, info@sirupclub.com, www. sirupclub.com. A club in Donje Svetice with a futuristic feel that offers guest performances by many DJs. The music fits all so you can expect to hear funk, new wave, electro pop, hip hop and soul as well as hits from the 60’s and 70’s. Q Open Thu 21:00 -04:00, Fri, Sat 23:00 - 06:00. Tvornica E-3, Pavla Šubića 2, tel. (+385-1) 777 86 73, info@tvornica-kulture.hr, www.tvornica-kulture.hr. Great multimedia venue hosting anything from quality live gigs (from rock via gypsy to electronica), plus fashion shows, screenings and even discount sales of shoes and clothes by day! Check out their website to see what’s going on. Q Open on event nights 20:00 - 04:00. PAEX

Jazz and blues Bacchus C-3, Trg kralja Tomislava 16, tel. (+385-) 098 32 28 04/(+385-) 098 929 92 98, www.bacchusjazzbar. net. Arrive early for a table close to the stage in the vaulted grotto, but the music is still audible if you’re seated out in the courtyard on a step or stone wall, in an alcove or niche, or under a fig tree. The solitary can read one of the books from the shelves under the bar. QOpen 10:00 - 24:00. GB Sax! D-3, Palmotićeva 22, tel. (+385-1) 487 28 36, klub@sax-zg.hr, www.sax-zg.hr. This is the place to take in some live music, for it plays here every night and is an especially delicious and wide array of styles. Blues, jazz, rock, pop and much more are all featured, and the crowd tends to be especially happy for their chance to take the night of fun in. Admission varies depending on the show - this place is a can’t miss. QOpen 09:00 - 03:00. Closed Mon, Sun.

Lounge bars Hemingway lounge bar B-3, Trg maršala Tita 1, tel.

(+385-) 098 38 42 84/(+385-) 098 980 50 00, info@ hemingway.hr, www.hemingway.hr. Hemingway at its original residence on Tuškanac is now reserved for private parties, but the hoi polloi is invited to its new abode in the lovely old building next to Kavkaz, opposite the Croatian National Theatre. Great views without, and airy period interiors and posh drinkie-poos within. QOpen 07:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 07:00 - 03:00. PAGB Khala C-1, Nova Ves 11 (Centar Kaptol), tel. (+385-1) 466 71 40, ivana@khala.hr, www.khala.hr. Part lively cocktail bar, with an eastern vibe and fluffy house music, part wine bar for lounging and sipping. The wine list includes some great Croatian wines, and most are served by the glass, so you can partake in a spot of exploring. Nibbles are served in this part too. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 04:00. PAGB People’s J-3, Hektorovićeva 2, tel. (+385-1) 604 01 76, admiral.adriatic@zg.t-com.hr, www.peoples.hr. A night out at this slick lounge and restaurant can move in several distinct stages. First, a selection from the quality menu offering Italian, Mediterannean and Asian Fusion. Then, a move to the lounge for a selection from the immense champagne and wine list. Then, as the night progresses, a move to the huge bar in the center of the room as the place transforms into a happening night bar. All in all, a cool place to hang out in Zagreb. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 03:00, Sun 10:00 - 01:00. PAK

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Local beers Croatia is blessed with some pretty decent locally brewed beers. The brew you’ll come across depends to an extent on which part of the country you are in, which is the local brewery and therefore the favoured local tipple. However, you’ll find the leading Croatian brands Ožujsko and Karlovačko more or less everywhere. How to order beer: ask for either a small or a large beer, or to be on the safe side, by the decilitre (“deci” for short). In Zagreb a small beer is 33 dl, a large beer is 50 dl (half a litre). However, on the coast, where beer warms up faster, your request for a small beer may result in a miniscule 25 dl, while 33 dl is considered “large”. This is the range of beers you’ll find in the average cafe or bar in the Zagreb area: Ožujsko a light lager beer, slightly bitter and, as with most Croatian beers of this type, a not inconsiderable 5.2% alcohol. Probably the most widespread beer in Zagreb since it’s brewed locally. Ožujsko Cool is the alcohol-free version. Karlovačko another lager, probably no. 2 in Zagreb by sales and brewed in the neighbouring city of Karlovac. The alcohol-free version is Rally. Pan a relative newcomer which hit the market in 1997, made in Koprivnica, northeast of Zagreb. Also available in a non-alcoholic version. Tomislav a rich dark beer also made in the Zagreb Brewery, almost approaching a stout in character. 7.3% alcohol, it kicks like a donkey. Velebitsko a favourite beer of younger generations, available in light, dark and mixed (rezano) versions. Said to be particularly fine in flavour as it’s brewed using Velebit mountain spring water according to German purity laws. Not always easy to find in Zagreb but worth seeking out. Medvedgrad a small Zagreb brewery purveying its ales through five of its own branded pubs. Choose between light and dark versions, mixed, extra strong and wheat beer (pšenično pivo). Zlatni medo a microbrewery and pub on the corner of Savska and Vukovarska, offering light, dark and mixed beer.

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Pubs Bikers Beer Factory I-4, Savska 150, tel. (+385-) 099 848 56 63, www.bikersbeerfactory.hr. Located on Savska Street next to the restaurant Mex Cantina and in a backyard encircled with garages and a big motorcycle parking lot. High tables, good staff, the interior is full wood, bricks and lights with excerpts from any bikers’ world (helmets, exhaust pipes etc). Jukebox and good choice of foreign beer. Sounds like a ZZ Top clip! QOpen 08:00 - 24:00. Dobar zvuk C-2, Ljudevita Gaja 18, tel. (+385-) 098 982 84 28/(+385-1) 481 17 31. Gets close to that real pub feel without even trying. The walls are adorned with retro memorabilia, the beer flows, and in the evenings, the rock music blasts in competition with the throngs of youthful alternative types. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 01:00, Sun 15:00 - 23:00. N Dublin Pub K-2, Maksimirska 75, tel. (+385-1) 236 04 93, dublinpub2003@gmail.com, www.dublinpub.hr. The ‘Irish Pub’. Worldwide homage to the Irish alcohol problem. Photos of Olde Dublin. Potatoes used as ornaments on shelves. The Dublin Pub makes a good stab at the genre: deep brown leather sofas comfort your weary bones, and service is prompt and courteous. The menu is a little more Croatian than one might expect - not a bad thing at all. QOpen 08:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 02:00. PENG Godot A-4, Savska 23, tel. (+385-1) 484 34 77. When you start begging the waiter for some bangers and mash (like mommy used to make) you’ll know this pub attempt has succeeded. It’s near to the student centre, thus the crowd tends to be on the young and hip side. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sun 08:00 - 23:00. B Hop Devil D-4, Branimirova 29, tel. (+385-1) 457 24 86, www.hopdevil.hr. If you’re a lover of beer, the mish-mash, hit and miss style of this intended cool bar won’t concern you too much, after all, you’re here to focus on the beer…. an exciting 101 different beers in total….brown, red, amber, abbey, trappist, lambic wild and golden strong ales ranging from 18 - 90kn. Of course, if beer is not your poison, there are many other drinks you can sip on whilst listening to an impressive range of music, and in case you get the munchies, Hop Devil works alongside the eatery Mezzo & Mezzo next door, in serving you a variety of pizza, pasta and salads at fair prices. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 11:00 - 24:00. A The Old Pharmacy Pub C-3, Hebrangova 11a, tel. (+385-1) 492 19 12. The mix of great waiters, CNN and surprising collection of English newspapers makes this place a chill hangout, perfect for business or pleasure. Music doesn’t shatter your eardrums, rare in these parts.

Casino Casino City B/C-4, Mihanovićeva 1 (The Regent

Esplanade Zagreb Hotel), tel. (+385-1) 450 10 00, zlatko@casino-city.t-com.hr. Centrally located in the beautifully refurbished hotel The Regent Esplanade, a comfortable club casino with five roulette tables, five card tables, slot machines and a VIP area for those more discreet gambling moments. QOpen 20:00 - 04:00. PA Casino Fortuna E-2, Vlaška 9, tel. (+385-1) 481 28 60/(+385-1) 482 51 97, Casino.fortuna@lutrija.hr, www.lutrija.hr. Fancy winning big? Well…drop into this fairly new casino as it has a lot to offer. There are 4 floors to keep you entertained for hours, 24 hours to be precise, with live bingo, keno, live betting, 130 automat poker machines and a variety of tables including the all famous roulette,

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black jack, caribbean poker and texas hold’em. Catch up with friends in the café/bar area. Enjoy a meal in the sunny restaurant that works from 10:00-02:00. Private functions can also be organised to suit your needs. With an exciting future array of events planned, including Miss Princess Fortuna and after-work parties, this is one hot spot in town to keep track of. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. P Golden Sun Casino F-4, Zagrebačka avenija 100a (Centar Antunović), tel. (+385-1) 387 05 30, www. goldensuncasino.net. Try your luck on the slot machines, electronic roulette and all the other classic table games. The cocktail bar is luxurious with live entertainment being provided on every weeknight. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00.

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WHat tO see Curiosities

Kaptol Hill

Funicular B-2, Tomićeva bb, tel. (+385-1) 483 39 12,

The oldest square in Zagreb is the square on Kaptol Hill, in front of today’s Zagreb Cathedral.

Essential Zagreb Time is of the essence, so we’ve created a cheatsheet of sorts. See the best of the city in only a couple of hours to prove to the guys at the pub that you’re cultured.

Ban Josip Jelačić Square (Trg bana Josipa Jelačića) C-2, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića. This Austro-

Hungarian styled square is the true centre of the city. There’s a phenomenal variety of cafés, shopping, feeding and people watching everywhere. It was named after the impressive sculpture within its domain, that of Count Jelačić, his deadly steed, and a sword so pointy and sharp that it could poke your eye out. Our count’s image has inspired a number of political outbursts: in 1947 it was dismantled and chucked into a corner somewhere because leaders found it overly representative of nationalism in the country. The year 1990 brought it back into its current place, this time leaders believing it perfectly nationalistic.

Dolac (Dolac Market)

C-2, Dolac bb. Croatia is a coun tr y passionate ab ou t its produce, and nowhere is this more visible than at the farmers’ market Dolac. Small producers from surrounding villages gather in this central food mecca to sell their leafy greens and fleshy meats, which are instantly snapped up. Find everything from turnips to bee pollen and unidentified seeds that promise to straighten out your digestive tract. Old cafés and randomly strewn bar stools (appearing deceptively free) surround the shopping chaos on the upper level; while the meat hangs below your feet, in Dolac’s underground bunker along with fresh produce, cheese, herbs, nuts, loose grains, olives by the kilo…and much, much more. A separate fish room (amateurs prepare your nose pincers) and cheese room (likewise) will keep you wandering through this ultimate homage to all things edible, Dolac. Mirogoj Cemetery J-1, Mirogoj bb. Croats in the capital city don’t mess around with the homage they pay to their lost loved ones. A trip to Mirogoj, Zagreb’s main cemetery, confirms this immediately. Situated on the slopes of the Medvednica mountain, it is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Europe. Lime-green cupolas top the wall that surrounds the memorial park. Mirogoj is not only a burial place but also a beautiful park and open art gallery. Not far from the present mortuary, in the period between 1852 and 1895 there stood the summer house of the Illyrian leader, Ljudevit Gaj. After his death the municipality bought the complete estate and constructed the central Zagreb cemetery upon it. The well-known architect Herman Bollé designed the shape of the cemetery, applying a monumental composition of arcades, pavilions and domes, intermingled with rich vegetation, and adding a gallery of sculptures by Croatian sculptors. Getting There Bus N°106 from the Cathedral to Mirogoj takes 15min and costs 8kn. You can also take tram N°14 from the main square heading east (to Mihaljevac) and get out at the fourth stop (Gupčeva zvijezda).

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Nikola Šubić Zrinski Square (Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog) C-2/3, Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog. The

combination of the outdoor gazebo, expertly manicured lawn, flowers, enormous trees, fountains and statues make this sucker a brilliant place to take a load off. This is the park closest to Trg bana Josipa Jelačića and you’ll be thrilled to see that its also a make-out point: local lovers show-off their most complex and passionate manoeuvres free of charge in this baby.

St Mark’s Church (Crkva sv. Marka) C-1, Trg

svetog Marka 5, tel. (+385-1) 485 16 11. The spectrum of colours displayed on the roof beautifully depicts the Croatian, Dalmatian and Slavonian coats-of-arms and also the Zagreb city emblem and provides for quite a lasting visual. Due to various natural disasters it has received a ton of reconstruction and not a whole lot remains of the original 14th century building. Inside, highlights include two works by Ivan Meštrović, Croatia’s most famous sculptor, and frescoes by artist Jozo Kljaković. Classical music concerts are going to be held here on 22.10 and 07.11 at 12:15.

Stone Gate (Kamenita vrata) C-1, Kamenita bb. This archway was one of the four original entries into the walled Gornji Grad of the feudal period. In 1731 a terrible fire destroyed much of the town, and legend has it that a vision of the Virgin Mary could be seen in the burnt ash that remained in this entry. It was reconstructed in 1760 and hasn’t been touched since. Today you’ll find ladies praying in the church pews, black-soot ceilings and candles glowing as a testament to a people and their faith. The Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Katedrala Marijina Uznesenja)

C-1, Kaptol 31, tel. (+385-1) 481 47 27. A wonder of neo-Gothic artistry, the impressive and sharp looking towers stand out from nearly anywhere you are in the entire city. Though it’s in an evidently permanent state of reconstruction, it’s undeniably overwhelming and will push you to ponder those larger things we can see you’ve been avoiding. Go ahead and wander inside but don’t forget to turn the mobile off. A brief history: 1093 - founded; 1242 - the initial Romanesque construction is finished. In the next 21 years it’s heavily damaged in various sieges by the Tatars; 1624 - a series of sweeping fires practically destroys it; 1645 - another wave of fires picks up where the last left off. It’s reconstructed; 1880 - sustains serious damage during an earthquake. A 12-year restoration takes place, at which time the neo-Gothic bell towers are raised skyward; 1990 - exterior renovations set in motion to battle against the effects of time. Mass: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, Sunday 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:30. Q Open 10:00 - 17:00, Sun 13:00 - 17:00.

Tkalčićeva (Tkalčićeva street) C-1, Tkalčićeva.

You mustn’t miss this street, for it is zoo-like, exhibiting humans in full chill mode. It simultaneously encourages you to wander, sit, sip, dance, chat, primp, preen, put out the vibe, read, write or sleep. You’ll be amazed by the sheer number of people wandering around here late into the evening. It provides a unique visual for a city that you’re starting to understand is very unique too!

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javnost@zet.hr, www.zet.hr. Quite possibly the shortest furnicular, or indeed any tracked transportation, in the world. Starting just off Ilica you can hitch a ride for 4kn up to the base of the Lotrščak Tower that guards the entrance to Gornji Grad, that is of course if you can’t be bothered to spend 30 seconds climbing th e steps that run up the side of the tracks. A boon for the lazy amongst us! QOpen 06:30 - 22:00.

The Black Eagle Pharmacy (Gradska ljekarna K crnom orlu) C-1, Kamenita bb. The oldest pharmacy in

Zagreb, it’s a protected cultural landmark. In the 17th and 18th centuries this pharmacy was the local hangout much like a bar or café today. The Green Horseshoe (Zelena potkova) B/C3/4. A forward thinking urban planner by the name of Lenuci came along at the end of 19th Century and was instrumental in creating the so-called Green Horseshoe or Lenuci’s Horseshoe. If you look at the B/C-3/4 region of the centre map you’ll see an unmistakable green U-shaped that explains the name, famous both for the green spaces and the architecture inside of it. The west leg (B-3) is comprised of three squares: Trg Maršala Tita with the Baroque and unmistakably yellow Croatian National Theatre, Mažuranićev trg and Marulićev trg with beautiful art nouveau building, The State Archives. The southern leg (B/C-4) is entirely comprised of the wonderful Botanical gardens. This glorious return to nature is home to over 10 000 plant species, numerous park benches, lily pads galore and ducks that quack. The east leg (C-3) is also made up of three squares: Trg kralja Tomislava with its Art Pavilion, Strossmayerov trg with the Gallery of Arts and Sciences and finally the glorious Zrinjevac with its exquisite Music Pavilion. This group of squares is worshipped by locals, tourists and animals of all types.

The Observatory (Zvjezdarnica) C-1, Opatička 22, tel. (+385-1) 485 13 55, info@zvjezdarnica.hr, www.zvjezdarnica.hr. Zagreb’s little known observatory is where you should head to make use of all those wishes you’ve been stockpiling over the years. It is located in the picturesque surroundings of Gornji Grad (upper town). The building continues to be a key post for scientific observation of natural astronomical phenomena, and regularly hosts visitors - both young and old - looking for peek at stardust. For organized touristic tours admission is 10kn per person. Q Open Tue, Thu 21:00 - 22:00, Wed, Fri 20:00 - 22:00. Closed Mon, Sat, Sun. Zagreb Mummy C-2, Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog 19. Perhaps the most famous relic in Croatia is kept at the Archeological museum. The mummified body from Thebes was bought by Mihael Bariin Egypt in 1848-49: which you may think seems perfectly reasonable, yet the mummy is Etruscan and had no business being across the Mediterranean. The Etruscans controlled large parts of west Italy, including modern day Tuscany, from around 8 to 5 B.C. and only basics of their language, which is pre-indo-European, are understood. The Zagreb Mummy, like many celebrities, is actually more famous for her clothes than what her personal talents. After her owner face death it was discovered that the bandages the mummy was wrapped in are strips of a book made of zagreb.inyourpocket.com

linen. This book is the longest preserved text in the Etruscan language and appears to be something similar to a liturgical calendar. The mummy is on permanent display but her bonds are locked away and only revealed to experts.

Zagreb’s Solar System The solar system in space? Pah!

We’ve got one right here in Zagreb. If you’ve ever wondered what the great big metal ball in Bogovićeva ulica is, the answer is, of course, the sun - a sculpture made by Ivan Kožarić in 1971. In 2004 Davor Preis created a scale model of the solar system around this mighty Sun, including planets at the following urban locations: Mercury - Margaretska 3, Venus - Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 3, Earth - Varšavska 9, Mars - Tkalčićeva 21, Jupiter - Voćarska 71, Saturn - Račićeva 1, Uranus - Siget 9, Neptune - Kozari put, Pluto - Aleja Bologne (underpass). Preis never revealed the locations of the planets, so finding them turned into a game lasting until the last planet was “discovered” in 2006. It’s a great way to get a feel for the dimensions of the solar system and to discover random corners of the city.

Museums Archeological Museum in Zagreb (Arheološki muzej u Zagrebu) C-2, Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinskog 19,

tel. (+385-1) 487 31 01/(+385-1) 487 31 02, amz@ amz.hr, www.amz.hr. Arty and ambient, the offering at this place is brilliantly enhanced by moody sounds and lighting. Philosophical musings often accompany explanations of the materials, moving you to wonder what the heck you’re doing on this earth. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10 - 30kn.

Arts and Crafts Museum (Muzej za umjetnost i

obrt) B-3, Trg maršala Tita 10, tel. (+385-1) 488 21 11, muo@muo.hr, www.muo.hr. This museum focuses on the lifestyle of the pampered aristocracy here through the ages. Expect to see amazing furniture, artwork, dinnerware and much more. Very ornate and curious. QOpen 10:00 19:00, Thu 10:00 - 22:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Mon. Admission 20 - 30kn.

Damir Fabijanić, The Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of the Year (18 - 21 May) The European Museum of the Year What is the best museum on the old continent? Find

out as 34 institutions have been chosen from 15 different countries with Zagreb housing 2 nominees (The Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Break Ups). The international conference held in Bremerhaven, Germany, is where all the presentations will be made with the winning entry receiving the prized ‘Egg’ statue.

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WHat tO see Looking for more? Just click! zagreb.inyourpocket.com The Croatian Museum of Naive Art (Hrvatski muzej naivne umjetnosti) C-1, Sv. Ćirila i Metoda 3,

Contemporary Art Museum (Muzej suvremene

umjetnosti) J-4, Avenija Dubrovnik 17, tel. (+385-1) 605 27 00, msu@msu.hr, www.msu.hr. What makes this museum remarkable is that rather than presenting a globalized, seen-it-all-before narrative of what contemporary art is supposed to be, the collection lets the Croatian avantgarde speak for itself. The country experienced an explosion of vibrant abstract painting in the 1950s, while from the 1960s onwards local artists increasingly abandoned painting in favour of conceptual gestures. Željko Jerman’s 1977 Diary features a picture of the artist captioned by a briefly scribbled thought for each day of the year - like an eerie premonition of Facebook. The rich and occasionally bewildering world of Croatian performance art is best summed up by Mio Vesović’s iconic photos of the 1981 action I Love Zagreb, when artist Tomislav Gotovac ran naked towards the main square, pausing occasionally to lie down and kiss the asphalt. Now that’s patriotism for you. From the city centre, the quickest way to get here is to take bus no. 229, 268, 310, 311 or 313 from the main railway station (through the Importanne Mall passage). Or take tram no 6. (in the direction of Sopot), 7 (Savski most) or 14 (Zapruđe). These take you right to the Museum. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat 11:00 - 20:00. Closed Mon & holidays.

Croatian School Museum (Hrvatski školski muzej)

B-3, Trg maršala Tita 4/1, tel. (+385-1) 485 57 16, hrskolski.muzej@hrskolski-muzej.hr, www.hrskolskimuzej.hr. Trace the development of the school system in this part of the world right up to the present day. Fun for educators and kids alike. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 22:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Mon.

Dražen Petrović Museum (Muzej Dražen Petrović)

A-4, Trg Dražena Petrovića 3, tel. (+385-1) 484 34 16, www.drazenpetrović.net. Basketball fans can pay respect to Europe’s greatest ever basketball export. Visit the exhibition on the ground floor of the Cibona Basketball Tower to learn more about the so called basketball Mozart who died tragically (at the age of 29). Dražen Petrović is a member of the American Basketball Hall of Fame and the museum presents winning medals, letters and gifts from his fans, rewards and a few personal objects which are chronologically showcased. Thanks to the guidance of the excellent staff, visitors are able to learn about his greatness as an athlete and as a human being. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Admission 10 - 20kn. Ethnographic Museum (Etnografski muzej) D-3, Trg Mažuranića 14, tel. (+385-1) 482 62 20, emz@ etnografski-muzej.hr, www.emz.hr. High fashion collides with odd impracticality to provide a unique look at the people of this country through the ages. Cool, curious and wacky all at the same time. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10 - 15kn. Free admission on Thu.

Meštrović Atelier - Ivan Meštrović Museums (Atelijer Meštrović - Muzeji Ivan Meštrović) B/C-1,

Exhibition “Od slikovnjaka do Vragobe”, Croatian School Museum

Croatian History Museum (Hrvatski povijesni muzej) B-1, Matoševa 9, tel. (+385-1) 485 19 00,

hismus@hismus.hr, www.hismus.hr. The collection of the Museum includes over 140,000 artefacts from the cultural and national heritage of Croatia from the Middle Ages to the present day. As this is not its permanent address, while it reopens, only temporary exhibitions are displayed. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 13:00. Admission 5 - 10kn.

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Mletačka 8, tel. (+385-1) 485 11 23, mim@mestrovic. hr, www.mestrovic.hr. Meštrović is arguably Croatia’s most famous sculptor and artist. He actually lived in this house at the beginning of the 20th century, and it is here that he completed many of his first works. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Mon. Admission 15 - 30kn. Technical Museum (Tehnički muzej) A-4, Savska cesta 18, tel. (+385-1) 484 40 50, tehnicki-muzej@ tehnicki-muzej.hr, www.tehnicki-muzej.hr. All kinds of technology stuff, from an early propellor-powered snowmobile to full-size models of satellites, space stations and a planetarium where you can view a simulation of the night sky. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Mon. Admission 15kn. Planetarium admission 15kn.

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tel. (+385-1) 485 19 11, info@hmnu.org, www.hmnu. org. Originating in Croatia in the middle-20th century, naive art is a highly colourful and often political style of painting. This museum is home to about 80 paintings or so and the imagery is undeniably fascinating. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10 - 20kn.

The Croatian Natural History Museum (Hrvatski prirodoslovni muzej) B-1, Demetrova 1, tel. (+385-1) 485 17 00, www.hpm.hr. Taxidermy dominates and some of it is larger than a jar can hold - spiders, bugs, lions, vultures, rocks and much more. Children love this place especially, for it has all the creatures of the wild in it, only these aren’t capable of dismembering passers-by. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 22:00, Sat 10:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 13:00. Closed Mon. Admission 15 - 25kn. Family discounts.

The Glyptotheque of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts (Gliptoteka HAZU) I-2,

Medvedgradska 2, tel. (+385-1) 468 60 50, gliptotekaha zu@zg.t-com.hr, w w w.mdc.hr/gliptoteka. This sculpture centre just north of Kaptol Centre kicks some serious tush. Various genres of sculpture come together to create pleasingly bizarre themes. QOpen 11:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Mon. Admission 5 - 10kn. The Mimara Museum (Muzej Mimara) B-3, Trg Franklina Roosewelta 5, tel. (+385-1) 482 81 00, mimara@zg.t-com.hr. The city’s mega-museum, this baby is the mother load of artistic treasures with more than 3,750 works in it at all times including sculptures, paintings, crafts and much more. It spans an amazing three millennia and much of it Christian in theme. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Mon. Admission 20 - 40kn. Typhlolog y Museum (Tif lološki muzej) D-3, Draškovićeva 80/ll, tel. (+385-1) 481 11 02, info@ tifloloskimuzej.hr, www.tifloloskimuzej.hr. This brilliant museum has a twofold function: enabling visually impaired and sighted visitors the opportunity to enjoy art and sculpture with all their senses, and acquainting the sighted with the experience of blindness through installations such as the Dark Room, which you pass through with only a white stick to guide you. You can also learn about the development of Braille and how to write it. Exhibits are well labelled in English and Braille, and wheelchair access is enabled throughout. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Admission 10 - 20kn. Zagreb City Museum (Muzej grada Zagreba) C-1, Opatička 20, tel. (+385-1) 485 13 61, muzej-gradazagreba@mgz.hr, www.mgz.hr. With theme music and sprawling city models, this museum will wow you with its artefacts and displays. It helps elucidate the progression of Zagreb as a city and Croatia as an independent country in the 20th century especially. Much of it is interactive also, which makes it a nice option for an educational experience with the kids. There is also a Braille guide and exhibits adapted for the blind. A truly awesome place! QOpen 10:00 - 18:00, Sat 10:00 - 19:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10 - 20kn. U

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Meerkat in City Zoo

New homes Lions, reptiles and bears in the Zagreb ZOO will soon enjoy their new 5 star homes.

Parks Botanical garden (Botanički vrt) B-3, Trg Marka

Marulića 9a, tel. (+385-1) 489 80 60. With over 10,000 plant species, this garden will remind you that indeed yes, there is more to life than cars and fumes of exhaust and high-rises that house humans and computers transferring billions of dollars with clicks of fingers. It was founded in 1890 and seems to be a kind of seductive siren for turtles, pigeons and ducks of all kinds. Great park benches to park yourself upon. Warning: lily pads do not bare the weight of full grown humans. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Mon, Tue 09:00 - 14:30. Open April - November. Admission free.

Maksimir Park & the City Zoo (Maksimirski park i Zoološki vrt) K-1/2, Maksimirski perivoj

bb. A perfect halfday outing for love birds, families, the four-l e g ge d, this place will revitalise a tired soul. Leaves, lakes, grasses and dir t are all a par t of the equation as well as clouds, a sky and periodically the very sun! Blaring car engines have been removed from this place and as such it’s a great escape. The 18 hectares of lush greenery and forest was opened to the public in 1794 and was the first of its kind in this part of Europe. An added bonus, the city zoo is housed within it. Catch tram N°11 or 12 from Trg bana Josipa Jelačića east (Dubec) to the Bukovačka stop. The entrance to Maksimir park is on the north side of the street. Home to the city zoo! www.zgzoo.com. Q Zoo is open 09:00 - 19:00, ticket office 09:00 - 18:00. Admission 20 - 30kn.

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The best honey in the world

29.04 Friday - 08.05 Sunday

Slovenia was recently home to an international competition in honey, that golden produce with a fresh aroma! A whopping 336 samples were provided from 14 countries with our very own Ivan Kožić, from Konjšćina, claiming the title of ‘the best honey in the world’.

Festival Hall, Krapina, www.gfuk.hr. Raise the curtains as some of the biggest Croatian theatre groups hit the stage and perform various live shows. In conjunction with the feast of St George, the intention of the festival is to bring theatre to the people and to broaden the spectrum of entertainment to locals and visitors.

The 3rd Actors’ Festival in Krapina

Culture & Events Special events 10.04 Sunday

A Triennial of the Zagorje Souvenir

The Peasants’ Revolt Museum, Gornja Stubica, www. mhz.hr. Creative, arty and fun is what makes this Triennial popular! Imagination is the key as participants present their own hand crafted souvenirs which are recognizable of the Hrvatsko zagorje region. Despite the awards given, this is a fun for all event with non-competitive charm. It is local, it is good!

10.04 Sunday

A Triennial of the Zagorje Souvenir

29.04 Friday - 06.05 Friday

The week of Saint George

Song and Tambura 2011

Festive Hall, Krapina, www.radio-kaj.hr. Get into the swing of local folk music with the sound of the customary ‘tambura’. This is a common string instrument in Croatian traditional music which arrived from Eastern Europe centuries ago and has enriched our musical culture. Visitors can hear new arrangements as performed by solo artists and tambura groups.

23.04 Saturday

Saint George’s Festivities in Kumrovec - Zeleni Jura (The green George)

The Staro Selo Museum, Kumrovec, www.mhz.hr. Saints are part and parcel of the region and ‘by George’ this is no exception! The whole of north-western Croatia celebrates Saint George’s Day (April 23rd) as a shepherd’s festivity marking the true beginning of spring. Take the opportunity to see traditional customs such as jumping over a burning bonfire to eating a shepherd’s meal called cvrtje. The secrets in the recipe we tell ya!

Gornja Stubica, www.gornjastubica.com. A jam packed week full of events connected to the feast of Saint George that include exhibitions, a religious programme, a chess tournament, concerts, displays and sporting events which include a half-marathon. Kučiča pod lipom and St George’s Square are the heart of where most of these events take place.

07.05 Saturday

Revival of the battle against the Turks - The memory of 1545 Old Town of Kaštela. The hopes and hardships of the middle ages return! See how life once was from day to day chores to resistance battles from invading enemies. To put a shine on things, locals did have pure and natural food back then as can be seen with the cheese and agricultural products exhibition, as well as honey and honey products.

08.05 Sunday

Games for Rudi

Gornja Stubica Sport Centre, www.gornjastubica.com. Air show enthusiasts take note as this is a remembrance event dedicated to Rudolph Perišin, a Croatian pilot and Homeland War Hero. In his honour, flying events are carried out which include (MIG flights, light aircrafts and sky diving) as well as sports, concerts, marching girls, and more.

18.05 Wednesday

International Day of Museums

Antun Augustinčić Gallery, Klanjec, www.mhz.hr. Take part in the traditional celebrations marking the International Day of Museums with a performance by selected students from the Arts Academy in Zagreb in cooperation with the gallery itself.

21.05 Saturday

The Croatian Garden of Daffodils The Actors’ Festival in Krapina

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Donja Stubica, www.tzdonjastubica.hr. Flower power is back ladies and gents with this cultural event which has an international flavour. See the magical world of daffodils of all types from around the world. Whilst taking-in the tranquil surroundings, those in attendance can also take pleasure in classical concerts, romantic flower dances, traditional meals and natural juices.

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28.05 Saturday

11.06 Saturday

Day of youth

Jousting Tournament - The Middle Ages in Hrvatsko Zagorje

Kumrovec, www.kumrovec.hr. In honour of Josip Broz Tito’s birthday, this event used to be held annually with a burning torch that was carried across the former Yugoslavia. Today, some towns continue to celebrate the event and in particular Kumrovec, his birth place. This year’s event is dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Croatian peoples uprising against fascism. As many as 10000 visitors attend with a rich cultural and artistic programme available.

The Peasants’ Revolt Museum, Gornja Stubica, www. viteski-turnir.com. Feeling chivalrous! Dare to hold a sharp lance! See how the characters of a bygone era jousted for glory. This eventful day is literally filled with goodies as it maintains a rich cultural and tourist programme with the aim of introducing visitors to the customs and lifestyle of the late Middle Ages, Zagorje style!

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Jousting Tournament - The Middle Ages in Hrvatsko Zagorje

29.05 Sunday

The Mihanović half-marathon

Klanjec - Kumrovec - Tuhelj - Tuheljske Toplice, www. tuhelj.hr. One of Croatia’s best long-distance events and is certainly the most scenic road race in the country. Established in 1988, it begins in the village of Klanjec as participants venture up and down steep hills, by passing woods, vineyards and cornfields until they reach the finish line at Tuheljske Toplice. It is approx 20km and if this is your forte, then sign-up!

Grešna gorica Taborgradska 3, Desinić, tel. (+38549) 34 30 01, gresna@gresna-gorica.com, w w w. gresna-gorica.com. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. Open by prior arrangement. Kozjak Kozjak Začretski 18 a, Sveti Križ Začretje, tel. (+385-49) 22 88 00, krunoslav.svigir@kr.t-com.hr, www.klet-kozjak.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00. Masnec Luka Poljanska 41, Zagorska Sela, tel. (+38549) 55 21 33, franc.masnec@kr.t-com.hr. QOpen by prior arrangement. Stara vodenica Gredice 32, Klanjec, tel. (+385-49) 55 05 77, vodenica@staravodenica.hr, www.staravodenica. hr. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00. A Trsek Trnovec Desinićki 23, Desinić, tel. (+385-49) 34 34 64, josip@trsek.hr, www.trsek.hr. Q Open by prior arrangement. Vinski Vrh Gornjaki 56, Hrašćina, tel. (+385-49) 45 82 87, libertin@libertin.hr, www.libertin.hr. QOpen 12:00 - 22:00. Closed Mon, Tue. A Vuglec Breg Škarićevo 151, Krapina, tel. (+385-49) 34 50 15, info@vuglec-breg.hr, www.vuglec-breg.hr. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00. A

Grozaj Vineyard Donja Pačetina, Sveti Križ Začretje, tel. (+385-49) 22 74 47, josip-gigi6@net.hr. QOpen by prior arrangement.

Hajduk Vineyard Gaber 38, Desinić, tel. (+385-49) 34 35 17, hajduk11@vip.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00. Open by

prior arrangement

Kapljica Wine Cellar Trg hrvatske kraljice Jelene 2, Sveti Križ Začretje, tel. (+385-49) 22 68 84. QOpen by prior arrangement. Pišković Stjepan A. Gredičaka 13, Oroslavlje, tel. (+385-) 098 25 14 53. QOpen by prior arrangement. Sever Zvonko Kumrovečka 4, Klanjec, tel. (+385-) 098 31 51 82. Q Open by prior arrangement. Zdolc Robert Klenice 17, Pregrada, tel. (+385-49) 37 65 81, robert.zdolc@zg.t-com.hr, www.vina-zdolc. hr. QOpen by prior arrangement.

Where to stay Upmarket Bluesun hotel Kaj Zagrebačka bb, Marija Bistrica, tel. (+385-49) 32 66 00, fax (+385-49) 46 90 26, kaj@ bluesunhotels.com, www.hotelkaj.hr. Q66 rooms (5 singles €76, 55 doubles €114, 1 triples €321, 4 Junior suite: €390). Prices include breakfast. PHAULGKDC hhhh

06.06 Monday - 12.06 Sunday

Days of Antun Mihanović

Klanjec, www.klanjec.hr. This poet and lyricist wrote the national anthem of Croatia in the 19th century and to this day is honoured in his hometown of Klanjec. Each year a week of festivities is organised in his name with the highlight being the Antun Mihanovic Poetry Award.

Mid-range Dvorac Bežanec Valentinovo 55, Pregrada, tel. (+385-

07.06 Tuesday - 11.06 Saturday

Tabor Film Festival Zabok Multimedia Centre, Green Hall and the Polanovich Pub terrace, www.taborfilmfestival.com. Fancy film with a local or global flavour! Then head to the Zabok region with this international festival of feature films. This year’s extravaganza has 47 films competing from 27 different countries and 22 feature films from Croatia itself. Held across three locations, there are enough films to tickle everyone’s taste.

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The Croatian Garden of Daffodils

Wine Tasting Broz Žarko Ulica Lijepe naše 24, Klanjec, tel. (+385-

49) 55 01 69, kontakt@podrum-obitelji-broz.com, www. podrum-obitelji-broz.com. Q Open by prior arrangement. Drenški Boris Rusnica 64, Hum na Sutli, tel. (+38549) 34 04 66, bodren@kr.t-com.hr. Q Open by prior arrangement.

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Hotel Matija Gubec Viktora Šipeka 31, Stubičke

What to see Museums

The Staro Selo Museum

Kumrovec - Science Studio Centre, www.kumrovec.hr. Opera devotees can look forward to an evening in honour of Sidonija Erdody Rubido, the first lady of opera who sang in Croatian. The event draws together a group of young academically educated singers who themselves hope to follow in her footsteps.

Budget Toplice, tel. (+385-49) 28 25 01, fax (+385-49) 28 24 03, hmg@kr.t-com.hr, www.hotel-mgubec.com. Q96 rooms (10 singles €46, 75 doubles €74, 11 triples €99). Prices include breakfast. HAFGKDC hh

04.06 Saturday

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SE-MI S. Radića 166, Veliko Trgovišće, tel. (+385-49) 23 72 38, fax (+385-49) 50 20 58, se-mi@kr.htnet. hr, www.se-mi.hr. Q8 rooms (3 singles €39, 4 doubles €67, 1 apar tments €124). Prices include break fast. PTHA6FLGKD hhh Terme Jezerčica Toplička cesta 80, Donja Stubica, tel. (+385-49) 20 06 00, fax ( +385-49) 20 06 01, info@ terme-jezercica.hr, www.terme-jezercica.hr. Q48 rooms (18 singles €46, 30 doubles €36). Prices include breakfast. THA6UFLGKDC hhh Terme Tuhelj Ljudevita Gaja 4, Tuheljske Toplice, tel. (+385-49) 20 37 51/(+385-49) 20 37 52, fax (+385-49) 55 62 16, info@terme-tuhelj.hr, www.terme-tuhelj.hr. Q149 rooms (144 doubles €64 - 90, 5 apartments €78 104). PTHA6UFLGKDC hhh

49) 37 68 00/(+385-) 098 23 03 43, fax (+385-49) 37 68 10, sinisa@bezanec.hr, www.bezanec.hr. Q25 rooms (20 doubles €100, 5 apartments €150). Prices don’t include breakfast and VAT. PHA6FLGKD hhh Dvorac Gjalski Gredice Zabočke 7, Zabok, tel. (+385-49) 20 11 00, fax (+385-49) 20 11 35, g jalski@ dvorac-g jalski.hr, www.dvorac-g jalski.hr. Q19 rooms (15 doubles €78, 3 triples €88, 1 apartments €94). Prices include breakfast. PTHA6LGK hhh Hotel Puntar Trg Svetog Jurja 12, Gornja Stubica, tel. (+385-49) 28 92 86, fax (+385-49) 29 09 99, hotel@ puntar.hr, www.puntar.hr. Q9 rooms (1 singles €27, 5 doubles €41, 3 triples €56). Prices include breakfast. PHA6GK hhh

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The rolling hills of Zagorje, famous for its romantic castles and spas lies just half an hour from Zagreb. The region has retained a quaint, rural charm that seems a world away from the city. The institution Museums of the Croatian Zagorje runs five museums there. Why not make a day out of visiting a couple, and enjoy some good food and beautiful countryside along the way? Krapina Neanderthal Museum Šetalište Vilibalda Sluge bb, Krapina, tel. (+385-49) 37 14 91, mkn@mhz.hr, www.mkn.mhz.hr. The new Neanderthal Museum in Krapina opened in February 2010 and is a brilliant day out. Designed by Croatian experts with the assistance of museums, artists and multimedia experts from around the globe, it uses leading-edge technology to create a unique experience. It illustrates the story of life on Earth and the evolution of mankind, explaining the importance of fossilised Neanderthal remains discovered here and the way that their significance was deciphered. The museum is located at Hušnjakovo, the site where fossilised Neanderthal remains dating back 130 000 years were found. This is the most numerous and most varied collection of such fossils in the world. The remains of dozens of people were found, together with those of animals such as the cave bear, wolf and rhinoceros as well as Palaeolithic stone implements. After enjoying the interactive museum displays, you can walk outside and see the site of the dig. It is not only the direct connection with the original find that brings you so close to deep prehistory: sculptures of Neanderthal families are so realistic that visitors have an eerie sense that they are about to move at any moment. You’re propelled back in time by sounds and smells recreating the world of Neanderthal man. You can touch the sculptures and learn about their emotions, rituals and entertainment. In short, this is about as close to Neanderthal man as you can possibly get, and is a real eye-opener, revealing how close to our own kind the Neanderthals truly were. Q April - June 20 Open 09:00 - 19:00, June 21 - September 30 Open 09:00 - 18:00. June - August 31 Sat, Sun Open 10:00 - 19:00. November 2 - February 28 Open 09:00 - 16:00. March and October Open 09:00 - 16:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission 25 - 50kn.

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DIsCOver ZaGOrJe The Antun Augustinčić Gallery Trg Antuna Mihanovića

10, Klanjec, tel. (+385-49) 55 03 43, gaa@mhz.hr, www. mdc.hr/augustincic. Antun Augustinčić, born in Klanjec in 1900, is one of the foremost 20th century Croatian sculptors, whose works convey a muscular power and expressive dignity. This ability to create on a grand scale led to Augustinčić being commissioned for a great number of public works at home and abroad. Perhaps his best-known work is his equestrian statue Peace, which stands outside the UN building in New York. Augustinčić’s statue of his great friend Josip Broz Tito stands in Kumrovec, and the giant relief and statue of Matija Gubec in Gornja Stubica is also his work. Augustinčić donated his life’s works to his home town, including monumental works, intimate sculptures, expressive portraits and nudes. A visit to this museum is essential for anyone with even a passing interest in sculpture. Q April - September 30 Open 09:00 17:00. October - March 31 Open 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Mon. Admission 10 - 20kn.

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and customs such as the Zagorje wedding, a truly lively and colourful affair. The interactive displays include cookery ones where you can taste the end result! Among the houses is the birthplace of another famous “Zagorec”, late Yugoslav President Josip Broz Tito. Tito’s family home contains a permanent ethnographical and historical collection. QApril - September 30 Open 09:00 19:00. October 1 - March 31 Open 09:00 - 16:00. Admission 10 - 20kn. Veliki Tabor Castle Košnički Hum 1, Desinić, tel. (+385-49) 34 39 63, www.velikitabor.com. Veliki Tabor is one of the best preserved late medieval and renaissance fortified settlements in inland Croatia, and is a mighty construction indeed, dominating a hilltop and visible for miles around. It was built by the aristocratic Rattkay family in the 16th century, and remained in their hands until 1793. The oldest part of the complex is the late gothic palace which was their residence. The palace is surrounded by four semicircular renaissance towers, and this complex was encircled by a defensive wall with a bastion. Extensive restoration works are currently taking place at the Veliki Tabor castle so it is closed to visitors. However, the castle is impressive even from outside, and the views from its hilltop are fabulous. Please check www.mhz.hr for information on opening (Croatian language only).

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The Peasants’ Revolt Museum Samci 63, Gornja

Stubica, tel. (+385-49) 58 78 80, msb@mhz.hr, www. mdc.hr/msb. This museum is dedicated to one of the best-loved figures in Croatian history, local peasant hero Matija Gubec. 16th century central Europe was characterised by peasant uprisings due to poor living conditions and ill-treatment by feudal landowners. After years of suffering at the hands of notorious blueblood Franjo Tahy, in 1573 Gubec led a plot to overthrow the government and set up a peasants’ state. The revolt threatened to destabilise a large region, thus the feudal armies reacted with brutal speed. Gubec and his men lost the last peasant stronghold, Stubičke Toplice, in a bloody battle. Gubec was taken to St Mark’s square in Zagreb where he was publicly executed in a most gruesome manner. As well as telling the story of this folk hero, the Museum’s collection includes displays on the historical development of the region and on the life of the nobility. A baroque chapel in the grounds houses the Permanent Exhibition of Sacral Art in Zagorje. QApril - September 30 Open 09:00 - 19:00. October - March 31 Open 09:00 - 17:00. Admission 10 - 20kn. The Staro Selo Museum Kumrovec, tel. (+385-49) 22 58 30, mss@mhz.hr, www.mdc.hr/kumrovec. The village of Kumrovec lies in an idyllic valley overlooking the mountains of Slovenia. “Staro Selo” (“Old Village”) is an openair museum preserving some forty village buildings on their original sites just the way they were at the beginning of the 20th century. The buildings include dwellings and outbuildings, each one painstakingly restored. Tools, implements and other items illustrating the way of life at that time have also been preserved, and there are displays of traditional crafts

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pape Ivana Pavla II. 32, Marija Bistrica, www.svetistembb.hr. The Shrine of the Mother of God of Bistrica is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Croatia. It’s set in the idyllic little town of Marija Bistrica amid the rolling hills of Zagorje, around 40km from Zagreb. The pilgrimages traditionally take place on about 50 dates from the first Sunday following Easter until the end of October, bringing more than one million visitors per year to the town. The site became revered thanks to a miraculous black wooden statue of the Madonna and Child. This is now kept in Marija Bistrica’s magnificent church, although it started out life at the end of the 15th century in a chapel on a nearby hill called Vinski Vrh. Due to the threat of invading armies, this statue was hidden on several occasions, and sometimes it was forgotten. In 1684 it revealed its presence by emitting a curious light. Marija Bistrica became a place of pilgrimage in 1715. Pope John Paul II visited Marija Bistrica on 3 October 1998. A list of dates of pilgrimages is published (in Croatian only) on www.svetiste-mbb.hr.

Zagorje Turkey When you visit the fertile green hills of Hrvatsko Zagorje, you ought to know that you are entering a region of Croatia that prides itself on its turkey. The serene surroundings and open areas have made this large bird a symbol of the county for over 400 years now. It has become a gourmet delicacy and is always found on home tables for celebrations and holy seasons with every housewife clinging to her collection of traditional secret recipes. In most cases it is stuffed with various fillings and is baked crispy crunchy in the oven. Hmm … feeling peckish! So when in Hrvatsko Zagorje, take the opportunity to try this regions true specialty.

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MaIl & PHOnes Postal rates Letters up to 50 gr Croatia 3.10kn, Abroad 7.10kn Postcards (standard) Croatia 1.60 kn, Abroad 3.10 kn

Post If all you need to do is send a postcard or a letter, you can buy stamps on pretty much any kiosk, just make sure they’re right value for what you are sending and where. Once you put it on, drop your mail in any post box. These are the small yellow boxes attached to buildings around town. Central Post Office D-4, Branimirova 4, tel. (+385-1) 0800 30 33 04, info@posta.hr, www.posta.hr. QOpen 00:00 - 24:00. Post Office D-2, Jurišićeva 13, tel. (+385-1) 481 10 90, www.posta.hr. Just east of the Trg bana Jelačića on Jurišićeva. QOpen 07:00 - 21:00, Sat 07:30 - 14:00. Closed Sun. Post Office E-4, Avenija Marina Držića bb, tel. (+385-1) 611 90 77, www.posta.hr. Located at the Main Bus Station. QOpen 07:30 - 19:00, Sat 07:30 - 14:00. Closed Sun.

Express Mail DHL J-5, Turinina 3, tel. (+385-1) 665 11 11, www. dhl.hr. QOpen 07:30 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed

Sun. A Fedex J-6, Buzinski prilaz 36a, tel. (+385-1) 669 50 00, rhea@fedex.hr, www.fedex.com. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Global Express outskirts, Susedsko polje bb, tel. (+385-1) 348 46 60, info@global-express.hr, www. global-express.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. TNT outskirts, Velika cesta 78, tel. (+385-1) 625 44 44, info@in-time.hr, www.in-time.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 16.00. Closed Sat, Sun. UPS I-5, Avenija Dubrovnik 15, tel. (+385-1) 655 13 01. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun.

City Express Mail Bike Express D-3, Pavla Hatza 14, tel. (+385-1) 482 89 72/(+385-1) 482 89 73, info@bike-express.hr, www. bike-express.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. CityEx C-2, Trg N.Š.Zrinskog 1, tel. (+385-1) 461 88 70/(+385-1) 0800 30 33 33, zrinjevac@cityexpress. hr, www.cityexpress.hr. Q Open 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Zum Express I-5, Avenija Dubrovnik 15, tel. (+385-1) 655 03 73, dostava@zum.com.hr, www.zum.com.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.

Mobile phones Mobile phone use in Zagreb is typical to most everywhere in Europe: they appear to be permanent growths that have attached themselves to ears or cheeks. Unique however, are the numerous and exciting tonal renditions of show-tunes and 80s glam-rock that shatter the most tranquil of moments. It seems that churches and cinemas remain the only structures holy enough to warrant the tragic silent-mode designation in this central European location. The networks that exist are VIP (091), T-Mobile (098) and Tele 2 (095) and their SIM cards can be bought all over the place. Buy pay-as-you-go cards in news kiosks, or top up at a cash machine. SIM Cards Purchase a Croatian SIM card from one of the following. They

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GettInG arOunD all have numerous selling points throughout the city if the below addresses aren’t convenient for you. Tele 2 D-2, Iblerov trg 6, tel. (+385-1) 638 05 05, korisnik@tele2.com, www.tele2.hr. Q Open 09:00 21:00, Sat 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. T-mobile C-2, Trg Petra Preradovića 3, tel. (+385-1) 498 47 60, www.t-mobile.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. Vip C-3, Ljudevita Gaja 2b, tel. (+385) 091 77 00, www.vip.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.

Making the call You’ve memorised the misleadingly simple code breakdown, and are ready to take the plunge (let’s hope you decided not to drop that tricky calculus course): Local Calls: Here’s the trick: dial the subscriber’s six- or seven-digit number, and place the greasy receiver to your ear. National Calls: Dial the Croatian city code (01 if you’re calling Zagreb for instance) followed by the subscriber’s number. Calling Abroad: Dial 00 (the international access code), the appropriate country code, a city or area code if applicable and the subscriber’s number. Calling Croatia from Abroad: Dial your international access code, 385 (Croatia’s country code), the city code (dropping the initial 0) and the subscriber’s number. Calling a Mobile: Mobile numbers are 9 or 10-digits and begin with either 091, 092, 095, 098 or 099. Dial the subscriber’s number and wait for a human voice. For an international call to a Croatian mobile, dial your international acess code, 385 (country code), drop the 0, and then dial the remaining digits.

Internet Cafes ArtNetClub C-3, Preradovićeva 25, tel. (+385-1) 455

84 71, artnetclub@email.t-com.hr, www.artnetclub.hr. In Zagreb, everybody kneels and says their evening prayer facing the Art Net Club. Perfectly blending the sensate, emotional and cosmic, this internet café is the definition of what an out of home or office internet site should be. Features: 13 computers, printers, music, chess, MTV2 and drinks. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00. Closed Sat, Sun. 12kn/h. CyberFunk Cafe B-2, Masarykova 26 (In the court yard), tel. (+385-1) 639 90 70, www.cyberfunkcafe. com. (Juice & Smoothie Internet cafe) An internet café that offers a light menu whilst you surf the web. One minute costs 0.25kn, if you purchase something to nibble then you get 15 minutes of free internet use. Printing service is available with one page costing 0.80kn, scanning is 1.90kn. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00. Closed Sun. Kic - Iskon Internet C-2, Preradovićeva 5/I, tel. (+385-1) 481 17 58, internet-centar@iskon.hr, http:// internetcentar.iskon.hr/. Plunk down 15kn/hr unless you`re a student in which case you only pay 12kn/hr. Printers and scanners too. QOpen 09:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. Sublink Cybercafe C-2, Nikole Tesle 12, tel. (+385-1) 481 99 93, mail@sublink.hr, www.sublink.hr. The electric-blue walls are the first tip, you’ve finally made the jump into the 21st century. The Sublink is very close to Trg bana Josipa Jelačića. Print, copy and scan. 0.25kn/min. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Sun 15:00 - 22:00. Vip C-2, Trg Petra Preradovića 5, tel. (+385-1) 483 00 89, cafe@vip.hr, www.vip.hr. There are only five computers in the back of the café to work on, but the location in Donji Grad couldn’t make it any easier for you. After checking your email, take a seat at the bar or go outside and choose from the plethora of patio cafés to sit down at. Search and email wildly for 15kn/hr or 1kn/4min. QOpen 08:00 - 24:00.

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Tram Line number 1 As of March 26 - Tram Line number 1 will no longer ride on weekends, so don’t wait for it in vain!

Road help (HAK) tel. 1987 Public transport Buses tel. (+385-1) 0800 20 00 60/(+385-1) 060 10 00 01, www.zet.hr. Bus tickets cost the same as tram tickets and can be purchased in the same places. A list of departure times can be found at all bus stops, marked by blue signs with a bus picture. The biggest bus stop for local transport is just south of C-4, Glavni kolodvor through the Importanne Mall passage. SMS Tram You can purchase your tram ticket via SMS. Just type ZG to the number 8585 and you will receive a reply confirming your purchased ticket and its expiriation time. Trams tel. (+385-) 0800 20 00 60/(+385-) 060 10 00 01, javnost@zet.hr, www.zet.hr. Zagreb has 15 tram lines that run from 04:00 - 23:50; the night trams (4 lines) are totally unreliable and unadvised, yet they run from 23:50 - 04:30. You can purchase 1,5 hour tram tickets at kiosks for 8kn, or if you buy on board the tram it’ll cost you 10kn. Daily tickets are 25kn. Juts to let you know, if you so happen to board the new high-tech low level trams, you cannot buy tickets from the tram driver therefore the kiosk is your best option. Children under six ride free. Stamp your ticket once you board: an unstamped ticket is as good as no ticket at all. Getting caught without a ticket costs an additional 210kn and is not a pleasant experience. Checks are inconsistent but not uncommon.

ZET Value Cards The cheapest type of tram/bus ticket is the ZET Value Card; the initial purchase costs 50kn and it is yours to keep and recharge when necessary. With the initial purchase 20kn is debited towards the production of the card leaving you with a 30kn balance, enough for 4 rides which last one and a half hour in any direction. Upon entering a tram/bus, simply place the card onto the ticket device and it will display how long the ticket is valid for whilst deducting 7.5kn from your balance. Once the card is empty, simply recharge it with an amount of your choice at any of the ZET ticket shops .

www.inyourpocket.com Taxi Taxis should only charge a 19kn flat fee plus 7kn/ km except on holidays, Sundays and at night when an extra 20% is tacked on to bill. You can find lines of them in front of all major hotels, the train and bus stations and numerous other central locations. Radio taksi Zagreb D-6, Božidara Magovca 55, tel. (+385-) 060 80 08 00/(+385) 970, info@radio-taksizagreb.hr, www.radio-taksi-zagreb.hr.

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Trains Main Train Station (Glavni kolodvor) C-4, Trg kralja Tomislava 12, tel. (+385-1) 060 33 34 44, www.hznet. hr. Zagreb’s main train station is in the final stages of getting a full facelift, and some other welcome changes are going on in Croatia’s railway network. The website now has a link to the international pages of the German Deutsche Bahn site, where you can search for all local and international services covering Croatia. Croatian Railways have also just bought six ultra-modern tilting trains, which should be able to reach top speeds of 170km/h once vital work on the tracks has (hopefully) been completed sometime this year. This should reduce the journey time from Zagreb to Split, for example, from about 8 hours to less than five hours.

Buses Main Bus Station (Autobusni kolodvor) E-4, Avenija

M. Držića bb, tel. (+385-1) 060 31 33 33, promet@akz. hr, www.akz.hr. The Zagreb bus station or Autobusni kolodvor can seem more like a shopping complex from the outside. When facing the station and standing on Avenija Marina Držića walk up the stairs to the left to get to the ticketing offices. Window N°3, the Information centre (Open 24hrs), usually is staffed by someone with at least a minor command of English. Should your queries go unanswered to the left of the ticket window alongside an ATM machine there is a touch screen that can connect you to the bus stations web page, www.akz.hr . With over twenty local bus lines that ride almost hourly, your daily connection to Rijeka, Split, Zadar and Varaždin is made all the more easier. The length of travel varies depending on whether the new freeway is being used which significantly shortens most routes. For instance, Zadar is approx 3 hours away via freeway. The old roads, which are in some ways more picturesque take longer, so do consider such tips when planning trips. Coach tickets door-to-door Call 060 313 333, and you can reserve your coach tickets and order delivery by courier service. If you’re in Zagreb, order by 15:00, and your tickets are with you by 20:00 the same day, otherwise it’s next day delivery. The service costs 20kn for Zagreb addresses, and 40kn for other locations in Zagreb County. Drive In (Drive thru bus service) New concept and advantage - Drive In/Drive Thru service. Purchase bus tickets anywhere without ever having to wait upstairs. Simply drive into the parking lot and follow the directions at pay station near exit.

Car rental Avis A-3, Kneza Borne 2, tel. (+385-) 062 22 22 26/

(+385-1) 467 61 11, reservations@avis.com.hr, www. avis.com.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00. A Budget J-4, Pile I 1, tel. (+385-1) 455 49 43/(+385-1) 455 49 36, zgd@budget.hr, www.budget.hr. QOpen 07:00 - 20:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00. A Dollar & Thrifty Pleso bb, tel. (+385-1) 626 53 33/ (+385-1) 483 64 66, zagreb@subrosa.hr, www.subrosa. hr. Also at C-2, Petrinjska 83, tel. 483 64 66. Q Open 07:00 - 21:00. A

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77, zagreb.dt@hertz.hr, www.hertz.hr. Also at Zagreb Airport, Pleso bb, tel. 456 26 35. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00. A Rent A Smart A-2, Ivana Kukuljevića 32, tel. (+385-1) 487 61 72, www.rentasmart.hr. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. A Sixt H-3, Trg Krešmira Ćosića 9, tel. (+385-1) 301 53 03, www.sixt.hr. Also at Pleso airport, tel. 621 99 00. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 18:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00. A Uni Rent A-4, Kranjčevićeva 46, tel. (+385-1) 363 03 00, rezervacije@uni-rent.hr, www.uni-rent.net. Also at the Zagreb airport. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 08:00 12:00. A Davor Curić, “The Walk”

Guarded parking Aside from street parking, the only other alternative in securing your four wheeled automobile in Zagreb is guarded parking or an underground/multi-level garage. Regarding prices, most are consistent in charging 7kn/ hour to 17:00 or 18:00, after that it is 4kn per hour. Martićeva 69 (D-2), Palmotićeva 25 (D-3), Ilica 45 (B-2), Petrinjska 59 (C-2), Langov trg (D-1), Kvaternikov trg (J-2), Tuškanac (B-1), Importanne Centar, Starčevićev trg bb (C-4), Impor tanne Galleria, Iblerov trg 10 (D-2), Centar Kaptol, Nova Ves 17 (C-1), International (near BCI), Čazmanska (C-4), Hypo Centar, Slavonska avenija 6 (I-4), Branimir Centar, Branimirova 29 (D-3).

Street parking There are three parking zones in Zagreb, indicated by signs on the side of the street: zone 1(red) is 12kn/h with a maximum waiting time of 1 hour, zone 2 (yellow) is 5kn/h with a maximum waiting time of 2 hours and zone 3 (green) is 2kn/h with a maximum waiting time of 3 hours. Purchase your ticket at the ticket machine box which is beside the parking sign and make sure you display it on your dashboard, or use your mobile to text message your registration number (no gaps) to the number shown (including the international code if you’re using a foreign mobile). Your payment is confirmed when you receive a return text message from the appropriate authorities. As a timely service, you’ll receive a text message reminding you to top up your parking ticket limit before it expires or to move your car. In case you don’t pay for your parking spot or over-run your allotted time, you’ll be left a ticket valid for 24 hours from the moment the beady-eyed inspector spotted your naughtiness. The 24-hour ticket costs 200, 100 or 50kn respectively according to the zone, and can be paid in any post office.

Road help (HAK) tel. 1987 HAK - 1987 J-5, Avenija Dubrovnik 44, tel. (+385-1) 661 19 99, hak@hak.hr, www.hak.hr. Call tel. 464 08 00 if you’re broken down on the road. Zagreb In Your Pocket

Airport Pleso International Airport Pleso bb, tel. (+385-1) 456 22 22, www.zagreb-airport.hr. Pleso airport is located 17km from Zagreb and services most major European destinations; however, there are no direct flights to North America. It’s a miniature little guy but clean and very well run, with good information services in its centre, a few ATMs, a number of money exchanges, all kinds of car rental and a few eating and relaxing opportunities. For information call 060 32 03 20. Getting to the airport hassle free is made easy via taxi, the trip from town is approx 200-250kn or the cheaper option is with the Pleso Airport bus which leaves from the underground sector of the Bus Station. The ticket is a mere 30kn and can be purchased as you board. The trip is 30 minutes and you can see the bus schedule at www. plesoprijevoz.hr or phone (+385-1) 633 19 99.

Airline offices Air France A-3, Kršnjavoga 1 (Hotel Westin), tel.

(+385-1) 489 08 00, mail.cto.zag@airfrance.fr, www. airfrance.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. A Croatia Airlines C-2, Trg N. Š. Zrinskog 17, tel. (+385-1) 616 02 15, www.croatiaairlines.com. For flight information call tel. 667 65 55. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 18:00. ČSA C-2, Trg N. Š. Zrinskog 17, tel. (+385-1) 487 33 01, zag@czechairlines.com, www.csa.cz. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. A Lufthansa Pleso Airport, tel. (+385-) 062 22 02 20, www.lufthansa.com. QOpen 10:00 - 18:00. A Turkish Airlines D-2, Jurišićeva 12/l, tel. (+385-1) 492 18 55, turkish-airlines@zg.t-com.hr, www.thy.com. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. A

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Shopping centres & Malls Arena Centar H-5, Lanište 32, tel. (+385-1) 666 14 11, info@arenacentar.hr, www.arenacentar.hr. QOpen 09:00 – 21:00.

Avenue Mall I-5, Avenija Dubrovnik 16, tel. (+385-1) 659 10 50, www.avenuemall.com.hr. QOpen 09:00 -

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Hi, Fashion! Even during the most unwelcoming of weather, a stroll through the city center leaves no doubt as to the unshakable appreciation for fashion found flourishing in Zagreb. Whatever the season, shop window displays readily come to life side-by-side with classics from bigone eras on the inhabitants strolling the city’s streets. International fashion week favorites abound in shops citywide but what unique gems might the city hold for lovers of style? Local designers! Croatian creations take center stage at Fashion Days in September and Dreft’s Fashion Week in November but many local designs can also be found in boutiques just minutes away from the main square year-round. A recent interview with Designer Renata Svetić at her studio and boutique SVE (Mesnička 8) offered a glimpse into the exquisite quality and innovative stylings of Croatian design. While Svetić’s inspirations are global, her creations include a sense of the local appreciation for the fusion of urban life with seaside dreams. Her oneof-a-kind innovations include overcoats from local ships’ sails, delicate ‘Web of the Sea’ evening-wear, surprise pockets in all the right yet unexpected places and zippers designed into elegant curves along with all other manor of figure-flattering considerations. While she feels that “Inspiration is a moment,” her creations last a lifetime: Svetić’s wearable art spans from twists-on-a-modernclassic to bold and adventuresome; from daily wear to once-in-a-lifetime event regalia. Look for additional Croatian designs in shops like A’Marie (Gundulićeva 19), Boudoir (Radićeva 22) I-GLE (Dežmanov prolaz 4), Prostor (Mesnička 5) and Sheriff & Cherry (Medvedgradska 3).

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22:00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. Cascade C-1, Tkalčićeva 88, tel. (+385-1) 640 05 90, info@cascade.hr, www.cascade.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun. Centar Kaptol C-1, Nova ves 11, tel. (+385-1) 486 02 41, www.centarkaptol.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun. Cvjetni C-2, Cvjetni trg, (+385-1) 487 43 96, cvjetni@ hoto.hr, www.hoto.hr/cvjetni/soping-centar/. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. Importanne Galleria D-2, Iblerov trg bb, tel. (+385-1) 461 95 03, office@importanne.hr, www.importanne.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun. King Cross Velimira Škorpika 34, tel. (+385-1) 349 92 28, kingcross@inet.hr, www.kingcross.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sun 09:00 - 20:00. Nama C-2, Ilica 4, tel. (+385-1) 480 31 11, www.nama. hr. A collection of Croatian shops. QOpen 08:00 - 20:30, Sat 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. A West Gate outskirts, Zaprešićka 2, Jablanovac, Donja Bistra, tel. (+385-1) 555 33 33, www.westgate.com.hr. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00.

Sunday markets Britanski trg antique market A-2, Britanski trg. Sunday mornings are always an attraction as the antique market is bursting with flair and excitement. Here you will find various decorative things, old books and collectables of both local and international origin. Located in the very heart of the city, the market is a real cultural treat for all fans of antiquity. Hrelić (Jakuševac) flea market K-5, Sajmišna cesta 8, Jakuševac. You may meet the Croatian version of the ‘Trotter brothers’ here as this is the city’s largest Sunday flea market. Situated on the outskirts of the city, it is jam packed with goodies from cars, motor-cycles, clothes, to thousands of other handy items. You name it, it’s sure to have it! Bargaining will be fun and do take the time to relish some of the authentic local food and meat dishes on offer! Get in early as merchants leave by noon.

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leIsure Health timeline 1355 The first time historical records mention a pharmacy in Zagreb. 1928 A pharmacy called “Kaštel” moved to Zagreb from Karlovac. In 1945 it was renamed “Pliva” Croatia’s most famous pharmaceutical company, bought by GSK in 2006. 1941 The big Rebro hospital in Zagreb was built. 1957 The first indoor swimming pool in Croatia opened, in Zagreb. Your mother might have told you that you need an apple a day to keep the doctor away. We heartily agree, but there are a few other things you can do to look after your health in the winter. Now that the cold weather is here, it’s a good idea to make sure your intake of vitamins is enough to keep colds at bay. The good news is that the diet that naturally evolves in various parts of the world generally provides the nutrients we need at a given time of year. Among the most popular kinds of foods in Croatia in winter are sarma (made with soured cabbage) and grah (bean stew). Soured cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C, and beans are full of protein and are a great source of B vitamins. Green vegetables are always useful in keeping up your levels of all kinds of vital nutrients, but it’s a good idea to eat an array of fruit and vegetables of various colours to get a full spectrum of vitamins. You can get your daily dose by cooking up rich soups and lightly steaming vegetables. Try grating spicy celeriac or horseradish and adding it to salads, soups or mashed potatoes. However tempting the prospect of staying at home in front of the television is when the weather is grim, you’ll find your energy levels stay up and you’ll succumb to colds less if you get regular exercise, so this is a good time to join that sports club or fitness class. A combination of aerobic and weight-bearing exercise helps keep up your bone density and prevents the onset of health problems related to excess weight. As a treat after all that effort, why not relax in a sauna? Studies suggest that taking a sauna, followed by immersion or showering in cold water can ward off colds, reduce stress, ease joint pain and help the body rid itself of toxins. If you have any pre-existing health problems, it’s always best to check with your doctor first.

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In Croatia there is quite a strong emphasis on preventive medicine. Many people opt for regular health checks such as blood tests for cholesterol, iron and blood sugar levels, blood pressure tests and gynaecological examinations. Because of the relatively low price and rather high quality of Croatian healthcare, health tourism is quite popular here, especially for dentistry and cosmetic surgery. As with any medical treatment, it is always recommended to check the doctors’ qualifications and experience first.

Please note: The following services are therapeutic. They DO NOT have erotic content. We ask all readers to kindly respect this. Khao Sun I-2, Medvedgradska 49, tel. (+385-1) 466 76 78, www.zagreb.khao-sun.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00. Closed Sun. A Nova Noa F-3, Antuna Šoljana 11, tel. (+385-) 091 73 17 203, info@novanoa.hr, www.novanoa.hr. QOpen 15:00 - 21:00 and by prior arrangement. Closed Sat, Sun. Studio Geranij Merlinov put 10a, tel. (+385-1) 343 59 32, www.masazazagreb.com. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00, Sat 12:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun. Thai Yoga Massage Gorenci 69a, tel. (+385-1) 373 74 83/(+385-) 091 512 88 41, sasa.sf-lee@inet.hr, www.thaiyogahr.com. Q Open 08:00 - 20:00 and by prior arrangement.

Bowling Bowling 300 Zagreb Savska opatovina 36, tel. (+385-1) 387 90 70, info@bowling.hr, www.bowling. hr. Newly opened and boasts state of the art facilities. It’s located near the City Centre One shopping centre. The prices per lane vary from 75kn to 150kn according to the time of the day and day of the week. Children, students and those over 60 get discounts. Bowling shoes are hired and food and drinks are also available. It is possible to book online and there are pool tables at a rate of 42kn per hour. QOpen 17:00 - 24:00, Fri 17:00 - 01:00, Sat 12:00 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. CityBowling Zaprešićka 2, Jablanovac, Donja Bistra (Westgate shopping centre), tel. (+385-1) 411 11 00, citybowling@citybowling.hr, www.citybowling.hr. Westgate shopping centre is where you’ll find this bowling haven. Lane prices range from 70 - 150kn depending on the time of day throughout the week. Fridays and Saturdays prices are 130 - 150kn. Shoes are hired and in addition pool tables can be played at 40kn per hour. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 02:00.

Pilates Body & Mind Studio Pilates H-3, Ul.grada Mainza 24, tel. (+385-1) 349 04 33/(+385-) 091 541 39 09, studio@bm-pilates.com, www.bm-pilates.com. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. A

Spa & Beauty Aspa F-4, Zagrebačka avenija 100a (Hotel Antunović),

Fitness & Gym Fit I-5, Avenija Dubrovnik 15, tel. (+385-1) 652 48 00, www.fit.hr. QOpen 06.00 - 24:00, Sat 09:00 - 24:00, Sun

14:00 - 24:00. A Forma B-3, Hebrangova 21, tel. (+385-1) 485 64 50, info@fitness-forma.com, w w w.fitness-forma.com. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Sat 12:00 - 20:00, Sun 16:00 20:00. A Mofit H-3, Zorkovačka 6, tel. (+385-1) 301 21 48/ (+385-) 091 661 20 92, info@mofit.hr, www.mofit.hr. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sun 09:00 - 23:00. A OrlandoFit Fitness & Spa BC D-4, Nova Ves 17 (Centar Kaptol), tel. (+385-1) 486 08 05, w w w. orlandofitnesskaptol.hr. Q Open 07:30 - 22:30, Sun 10:00 - 22:00. N

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Sporting Gym D-1/2, Schlosserove stube 2, ŠRC Šalata, tel. (+385-1) 455 80 08, www.gladiator.hr. QOpen 10:00 - 23:00, Sat 12:00 - 19:00, Sun 16:00 20:00. N Vita H-5, Jadranska avenija 2b, tel. (+385-1) 659 31 30, info@vitafitness.hr, www.vitafitness.hr. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 22:00. AW Zdrave vibracije - Power Plate Institute H-4, Iločka 30, tel. (+385-1) 383 74 41, info@zdravevibracije.hr, www.zdravevibracije.hr. Q Open 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. A

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Dental Polyclinic Dr.Gikić Ozaljska 128, tel. (+385-1) 363 16 19, info@gikic.com, www.gikic.com. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Mon 12:00 - 20:00, Fri 08:00 - 16:00, Sat, Sun by request. A Implant Centre Martinko Hruševečka 7, tel. (+385-1) 364 33 81, info@implant-centre-martinko.com, www. implant-centar-martinko.com. QOpen Mon, Fri 09:00 16:00, Tue, Thu 13:00 - 19:00, Wed 09:00 - 12:00, 15:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Opto Centar E-2, Vlaška 64, tel. (+385-1) 468 65 44, www.opto-centar.hr. QOpen 08:30 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 14:00. Closed Sun. Poliklinika Sunce J-4, Trnjanska cesta 108, tel. (+385-1) 629 26 00, www.sunce.hr. Zagreb Dental J-2, Rendićeva 35, tel. (+385-1) 230 33 18, 091 386 25 25, www.zagrebdental.com, k.doblano@ inet.hr. QOpen 08:30 - 18:30, Fri 08:30 - 14:00. Closed Sat, Sun. zagreb.inyourpocket.com

tel. (+385-1) 204 18 14, wellness@antunovic.hr, www. hotelantunovic.hr. QOpen 07:00 - 22:00. A City Wellness Center D-3, Draškovićeva 47, tel. (+385-1) 457 31 25, wellness@gaj-zagreb.hr, www. citywellnesscenter.hr. QOpen 14:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun. AL Coner D-3, Trpimirova 2, tel. (+385-1) 539 05 55, welness3@coner.hr, www.coner.hr. Aerobic, fitness, yoga, pilates, wellness, beauty. QOpen 06:30 - 22:30, Sun 09:00 - 22:30. A Hotel Tomislavov dom Sljemenska cesta 24, tel. (+385-1) 456 04 00, fax (+385-1) 456 04 01, tomislavovdom@sljeme.hr, www.hotel-tomislavovdom. com. Swimming pool, sauna, g ym, jacuzzi, solarium, physiotherapy, massage; face and bod y treatments; slimming, healthy living and his’n’hers packages. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00. Naftalan Wellness Centre Omladinska 25a, Ivanić Grad, tel. (+385-1) 283 45 55, naf talan@naf talan. hr, www.naftalan.hr. QOpen 07:30 - 21:00, Sat, Sun 16:00 - 21:00. A Slimming Club J-3, Martićeva 72/I, tel. (+385-1) 465 08 57, marticeva@slimming-club.hr, www.slimmingclub.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. A Sveti Martin Spa & Golf Resort Grkaveščak b.b., Sveti Martin na Muri, tel. (+385-40) 31 50 02, info@ spa-golf.com.hr, www.toplicesvetimartin.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. A Terme Tuhelj Ljudevita Gaja 4, Tuhelj, tel. (+385-49) 20 37 14, info@terme-tuhelj.hr, www.terme-tuhelj.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00. A Top Terme Topusko Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 16, Topusko, tel. (+385-44) 88 60 06, info@topterme.hr, http://topterme.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Virtus Wellness Club I-3, Florijana Andrašeca 18, tel. (+385-1) 309 48 82, info@virtus-wellness.hr, www. virtus-wellness.hr. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00, Sat 10:00 23:00, Sun 17:00 - 23:00. A

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Doratex D-3, Draškovićeva 31, tel. (+385-1) 461

International Women’s Club A-3, Kneza Borne 2

29 90. All the services you need for cleaning, ironing and mending clothes! QOpen 07:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Lavatio I-2, Šestinski kraljevac 16, tel. (+385-1) 562 06 03/(+385-) 095 856 00 05, www.lavatio.hr. Laundry and ironing. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun.

Emergency health care Children’s Emergency A/B-3, Klaićeva 16, tel.

(+385-1) 460 01 11, kdb@kdb.hr, www.kdb.hr. Open 24hrs. Dental Emergency B-3, Perkovčeva 3, tel. (+385-1) 480 32 00. Q Open 22:00 - 06:00, Sun and holidays 24hrs. General Health H-2, Sv. Duh 64, tel. (+385-1) 371 21 11. Open 24hrs.

(Hotel Sheraton), tel. (+385-1) 461 16 60, iwc@zg.tcom.hr, www.iwcz.hr. Every month in Hotel Sheraton and have all kinds of events planned for the coming months. Fun, facts and no boys allowed.

68, tel. (+385-1) 604 01 86/(+385-1) 604 01 87, info@ vs-grada-zagreba.hr, www.vs-grada-zagreba.hr. A clinic for small animals with a pharmacy attached. Q Open 24hrs. Veterinary clinics and pharmacies M-1, Dankovečka ulica 9, tel. (+385-1) 298 79 83. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 14:00, Sun 08:00 - 12:00.

ćeva 45, tel. 4606 777, fax 4606 803, hgkzg@hgk.hr, www.zg.hgk.hr. Services: Promotion of business of the City of Zagreb and Zagreb County; Economic relations with foreign countries; Business events and meetings; International integration; Economic development; Information.

Emergency number 112 192 93 94 9155

Pharmacy 0-24 Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 3 (C-2) tel. 481 61 98, Ilica 301 (A-2) tel. 375 03 21, Ozaljska 1 (H-3) tel. 309 75 86, Avenija V. Holjevca 22, Siget (I-5) tel. 652 54 25, Grižanska 4, Dubrava (L-2) tel. 299 23 50

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T&MC C-2, Amruševa 19/II, tel. (+385-1) 481 12 30, fax (+385-1) 481 12 29, www.tmc.hr. QOpen 09:00 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. UBLI savjetovanje D-2, Jurišićeva 9, tel. (+385-1) 550 83 20, www.ubli.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00, Fri 08:00 12:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Banks Erste & Steiermarkische bank I-4, Ivana Lučića 2, tel. (+385-1) 062 37 10 00, fax (+385-1) 062 37 19 56, erstebank@erstebank.hr, www.erstebank.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. Hypo alpe adria bank C-2, Trg bana J. Jelačića 3, tel. (+385-1) 489 17 00, www.hypo-alpe-adria.hr. QOpen 07:30 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:30. Closed Sun. Splitska banka D-2, Jurišićeva 2, tel. (+385-1) 480 07 77, www.splitskabanka.hr. Free info 0800 21 00 21. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Volksbank B-2, Varšavska 9, tel. (+385-1) 480 13 17, fax (+385-1) 480 13 65, info@volksbank.hr, www. volksbank.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. Zagrebačka banka C-2, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 10, tel. (+385-1) 480 83 10, zaba@zaba.hr, www.zaba.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:30. Closed Sun.

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berlitz@berlitz.hr, www.berlitz.hr. Numerous languages are taught with a communicative, well balanced modern approach. A universally recognized method that engages students at all levels. QOpen 08:00 - 22:00, Sat 08:00 13:00. Closed Sun. Language Spot K-3, Heinzelova 60, tel. (+385-1) 461 80 05, info@languagespot.hr, www.languagespot.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Fri, Sat, Sun.

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08:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Ernst & Young K-4, Milana Sachsa 1, tel. (+385-1) 248 05 55, fax (+385-1) 248 05 56, www.ey.com/hr. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Hauska & Partner I-5, Avenija Dubrovnik 16, tel. (+385-1) 450 02 22, fax (+385-1) 455 72 18, zagreb@ hauska.com, www.hauska.com. QOpen 08:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. KPMG I-4, Ivana Lučića 2a, Eurotower, 17th floor, tel. (+385-1) 539 00 00, fax (+385-1) 539 01 11, www. kpmg.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Mi-ni D-2, Smičiklasova 21, tel. (+385-1) 481 75 24, mirna@mi-ni.hr. The reassurance you need - our Englishspeaking professionals will take care of your business needs in Croatia from day one. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. PricewaterhouseCoopers I-4, Alexandera von Humboldta 4, tel. (+385-1) 632 88 88, fax (+385-1) 611 15 56, www.pwc.com. Q Open 08:00 - 16:30. Closed Sat, Sun.

VAT(PDV) in Croatia is 23% and affects payments made on all goods and services except bread, milk, books, and various charitable enterprises. Employers are required to report, withhold and pay authorities all taxes and contributions on behalf of employees for their incomes. Personal income tax on an employee‘s salary is determined at the following rates: 12% for a net income up to 3 600kn, 25% for the difference between net 3 600kn and 9 000kn, 40% for net income between 9 000kn and 25 200kn. Thresholds for tax rates are variable, meaning that the law determines them on the basis of the deductions allowed, an amount that changes once a year. City surtax is applicable; Zagreb residents are taxed 18%. 20% of social contributions are withheld from the employee‘s gross income and the employer pays an additional 17.20%. The minimum start-up capital for a limited liability company is 20 000kn. A foreign founder deposits the capital into a temporary account with an authorized business bank. Once the company is a Croatian registered business, the founder can freely transfer such funds into the regular company accounts.

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Auctor B-2, Dežmanova 5, tel. (+385-1) 480 76 00, auctor@auctor.hr, www.auctor.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Hita vrijednosnice D-3, Palmotićeva 2, tel. (+385-1) 480 77 50, hita@hita.hr, www.hita.hr. QOpen 09:00 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. InterCapital vrijednosni papiri B-2, Massarykova 1, tel. (+385-1) 482 58 90/(+385-1) 482 58 92, 482 58 94, brokeri@intercapital.hr, www.intercapital.hr. QOpen 08:30 - 16:30. Closed Sat, Sun. PBZ D-3, Kralja Držislava 5, tel. (+385-1) 489 13 31, brokeri@pbz.hr, www.pbz.hr. Q Open 08:30 - 16:30. Closed Sat, Sun. Prva generacija I-3, Ul. grada Vukovara 20, tel. (+385-1) 461 20 55, prva-generacija@prva-generacija. hr, www.prva-generacija.hr. Q Open 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Business connections American Chamber of Commerce K-3, Radnička

47, tel. (+385-1) 483 67 77/(+385-1) 483 67 78, fax (+385-1) 483 67 76, info@amcham.hr, www.amcham. hr. A non-profit organization promoting mutual cooperation and friendship between Croatia and the United States, AmCham gets after it in a hurry. More than 150 members, both businesses and individuals can join. Events galore. QOpen 08:30 - 16:30, Fri 08:30 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

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2, tel. (+385-1) 456 15 55, fax (+385-1) 482 83 80, snusinovic@hgk.hr, www.hgk.hr. Freephone info:08001852 QOpen 08:00 - 16:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Fina - The Finance Agency I-3, Ul. grada Vukovara 70, tel. (+385-1) 612 71 11, info@fina.hr, www.fina. hr. Call centre tel. 0800 0080 QOpen 08:00 - 18:30, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun.

Ministry of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship

I-3, Ul. grada Vukovara 78, tel. (+385-1) 610 61 11/ (+385-1) 610 68 42, info@mingorp.hr, www.mingorp. hr. QOpen 08:30 - 16:30. Closed Sat, Sun.

Interpreters & translators Ciklopea H-3, Međimurska 21, tel. (+385-1) 375 17 36, info@prevodimo.com, www.prevodimo.com. Office also at P. i T.Erdodya 15 (E-3), tel.639 52 95.

Spes H-3, Garićgradska 11, tel. (+385-1) 309 59 15, spes@spes.hr, www.spes.hr. Q Open 08:00 - 20:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Lawyers Hrvatska odvjetnička komora (Croatian Bar Association) B-4, Koturaška 53/II, tel. (+385-1) 616

One stop shop for business! A service, HITRO.HR, has made the process of starting a business a whole lot easier. The Zagreb HITRO.HR centre is in the FINA (Financial Agency) building at Vukovarska 70 (I-3).There, you can deal with all the paperwork you need to register a limited liability company or as an independent trader, plus you have access to loads of useful information and addresses. We’re told you can get a company registered in as little as seven days. Their website is also very helpful: www.hitro.hr. Freephone info: 0800 00 80.

Start a business Six simple steps: 1 Find a lawyer (odvjetnik, advokat, pravnik) Hrvatska odvjetnička komora (B-4) Koturaška 53 tel. 617 12 70, www.odvj-komora.hr or a public notary (javni bilježnik) Hrvatska javnobilježnička komora (D-2) Račkoga 10, tel. 455 65 66, www.hjk.hr who will prepare the necessary papers for company registration. 2 Once the company is registered, have a company stamp (pečat) made. 3 Register at the State Statistical Institute (Državni zavod za statistiku), Ilica 3 (C-2) tel. 480 61 11 to receive a code of activities (šifra djelatnosti) and tax number (matični broj). 4 Register in the VAT (PDV) Register with the Tax Authority tel. 0800 66 99 33 (Porezna uprava). 5 Choose a bank and open a business account. 6 If the company will have employees, register as a payee of health insurance and pension contributions (Hrvatski zavod za mirovinsko osiguranje Trpimirova 4, tel. 459 55 00).

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52 00, hok-cba@hok-cba.hr, www.hok-cba.hr. Due to strict ethical laws, lawyers in the Croatia are not allowed to be listed in publications. Give them a call for information about specific lawyers that specialise in the services you need. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Fri 08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

Notaries

29. X. 1918. Aleksandrove stube Amruševa Andrije Hebranga A. Heinza Andrije Žaje Antuna Bauera Arnoldova Augusta Šenoe A. Marina Držića Bakačeva Barčićeva Baruna Trenka Basaričekova Bednjanska Berislavićeva Biankinijeva Bogovićeva Božidara Adžije Branjugova Brešćenskoga Britanski trg Brozova Buconjićeva Bulatova Bulićeva Čačkovićeva Cesarčeva Čirilometodska Crnatkova Dalmatinska Degenova Demetrova Dežmanova Domagojeva Đorđićeva Dubravkin put Dvoranski prečac Erdödyeva Felbingerove stube Florijana Andrašeca Frane Petrića Franje Račkog

C-1 B-1 C-2 B-3 E-1 A-3 E-3 A-2 D-3 E-4 C-2 E-2 C-3 C-1 B-4 C-3 E-2 C-2 A-3 D-2 E-2 A-2 A-4 A-2 A-2 E-2 E-1 C-2 C-1 A-4 B-2 C-1 B-1 B-2 D-4 D-2 B-1 C-1 E-3 C-1 A-4 C-2 D-2

Frankopanska B-3 Froudeova B-1 Golubovac B-1 Grič B-2 Grgura Ninskog C-4 Gundulićeva B-3 Habdelićeva C-1 Harmica C-2 Hochmanova A-3 Hrvojeva E-3 Ilica A-2 Ivana Gorana Kovačića B-1 Ivana Kukuljevića A-2 Ivekovićeve stube D-1 Jagićeva A-3 Janka Draškovića D-3 Jezuitski trg C-1 Jukićeva A-3 Jurišićeva C-2 Jurja Žerjavića B-3 Jurkovićeva E-1 Kačićeva A-3 Kamaufova E-2 Kamenita C-1 Kaptol C-1 Kapucinske stube B-1 Katančićeva C-3 Katarinin trg C-1 Klaićeva A-3 Kneza Borne D-3 Kneza Branimira D-4 Kneza Ljudevita Posavskog E-3 Kneza Mislava D-3 Kneza Mutimira D-3 Kneza Višeslava E-3 Koranska B-4 Kordunska A-2 Koturaška A-4 Kovačića Ante C-3 Kozarčeva A-1 Kotarska C-1 Kralja Držislava D-3

Kralja Zvonimira Kraljice Jelene Kranjčevićeva Križanićeva Kršnjavoga Krutićeva Krvavi most Kumičićeva Kurelčeva Kuševićeva Laginjina Lepušićeva Lisinskog Lopašićeva Ljudevita Gaja Margaretska Marićev prolaz Markovićev trg Martićeva Marulićev trg Masarykova Matičina Matoševa Mažuranićev trg Medulićeva Mesnička Mihanovićeva Miklouševa Mikulićeva Miramarska Mletačka Mlinarske stube Mrazovićeva Nikole Tesle Novakova Opatička Opatovina Palmotićeva Pantovčak Park Ribnjak Paromlinska Patačićkina Pavla Hatza

E-2 E-3 A-4 D-3 A-3 E-3 C-2 C-4 D-2 B-1 E-2 E-3 B-1 E-2 C-3 C-2 C-2 B-1 D-2 B-3 B-2 C-3 B-1 B-3 B-3 B-2 B/C-4 C-1 E-1 C-4 B-1 C-1 D-3 C-2 D-1 C-1 C-1 D-3 A-2 D-1 C-4 D-2 D-3

Pavla Šubića E-3 Pavlinovićeva A-2 Perkovčeva B-3 Petrinjska C-2 Petrova E-1 Pierottijeva A-3 Pod zidom C-2 Posilovićeva E-1 Praška C-2 Preobražanska C-2 Preradovićeva C-3 Pr. Gjure Deželića A-2 Primorska A-2 Radićeva C-1 Radnička cesta J/K-3, K/L-4 Radnički dol A-1 Ribnjak C-1 Rokov perivoj B-2 Rokova A-2 Rubetićeva D-1 Ruđera Boškovića D-3 Runjaninova B-4 Šalata D-1 Savska cesta A-4 Schlosserove stube D-2 Širolina E-3 Skalinska C-1 Smičiklasova D-2 Splavnica C-2 Stančićeva E-3 Starčevićev trg C-4 Streljačka B-1 Strojarska E-4 Strossmayerov trg C-3 Strossmayerovo šetalište B-2 Svačićev trg C-3 Švearova E-3 Brezovačkoga B-1 Tkalčićeva C-1 Tomašićeva E-2 Tomićeva B-2 Tratinska A-4 Trg Ante Starčevića C-4

Trg bana Josipa Jelačića C-2 Trg Biskupa Josipa Langa D-1 Trg braće Hrvatskog Zmaja C-1 Trg Franklina Roosvelta B-3 Trg žrtava fašizma D-3 Trg kralja Petra Krešimira IV E-3 Trg kralja Tomislava C-3 Trg Maršala Tita B-3 Trg Nikole Šubića Zrinjskog C-3 Trg Petra Preradovića C-2 Trg Petra Petretića E-1 Trg Svetog Marka C-1 Trnjanska cesta D-4 Trpimirova D-4 Tuškanac B-1 Tvrtkova E-3 Unska B-4 Varšavska B-2 Vinkovićeva C-1 Visoka B-1 Vitezovićeva C-1 Vladimira Nazora A-1 Vlaška D-2 Voćarska cesta E-1 Voćarsko naselje E-1 Vodnikova B-4 Vojnovićeva E-2 Vončininova D-1 Vramčeva D-1 Vranicanijeva B-1 Vukotinovićeva B-3 Weberova C-1 Zamenhoffova A-1 Zvonarnićka C-1

Hrvatska javnobilježnička komora D-2, Račkoga

10, tel. (+385-1) 455 65 66, fax (+385-1) 455 15 44, hjk@hjk.hr, www.hjk.hr. Notaries work the same way as lawyers in this country: there is a primary association that you have to go through. QOpen 08:00 - 16:00, Fri 08:00 15:30. Closed Sat, Sun.

Real estate Jet-Set J-3, Jurkovićeva 26, tel. (+385-1) 461 30 67/

(+385-) 091 254 43 26, 098 20 69 62, fax (+385-1) 461 26 20, jet-set@jet-set.hr, www.jet-set.hr. Property management service. Direct contact: Ana-Marija Baljkas: ana.baljkas@jet-set.hr QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. Kastel - Zagreb C-3, Svačićev trg 5, tel. (+385-1) 457 21 05/(+385-1) 457 21 06, office@kastel-zagreb.hr, www.kastel-zagreb.hr. Getting sick of setting mousetraps and running the oven for auxiliary heat? Perhaps the Kastel real estate agents can help you. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. King Sturge B-3, Ivana Lučića 2a (Eurotower), tel. (+385-1) 482 61 14, kingsturge@kingsturge.hr, www. kingsturge.hr. A staff of friendly professionals ensures that you find exactly what you’re looking for. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Ozana C-1, Dvorničićeva 33, tel. (+385-1) 468 47 03/(+385-1) 468 47 52, fax (+385-1) 468 47 52, realestate@ozana.hr, www.ozana.hr. True professionals in the field, Ozana specialises in middle to high-end accommodation. Does a lot of work with the embassies. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. Zagreb West D-2, Đorđićeva 20, tel. (+385-1) 481 18 48/(+385-) 098 23 42 48, info@zagrebwest.hr, www. zagrebwest.hr. Extremely friendly service, they customise their approach to meet your specific needs. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

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