Shopping Arena Centar Arena Centar is the dominant fashion and beauty center in Zagreb and beyond, as well as the best entertainment center. Top brands, cafes with outdoor terraces and restaurants with a wide selection of fast, local and exotic cuisine are the reasons why visitors repeatedly choose Arena Centar. Arena Park,a retail park with 10 shops and a cafe, is located at the western entrance to the Arena Centar.Check the opening hours of the Arena Center at this link.QH‑5, Ulica Vice Vukova 6, tel. (+385-1) 666 14 11, www. arenacentar.hr/en/. Open 09:00-21:00. Bookara (Bookshop) Bookara is a neighborhood bookstore and sells quality fiction, science fiction, comics, popular science, philosophy, top journalism. They also offer a board game program, and nurture an individualized approach and are interested in what their customers want to read.QMaksimirska 39, tel. (+385-) 091 510 86 34, www.bookara.hr/. Open 12:0021:00; Sat 11:00-21:00; closed Sun. A Industrija We do love a second-hand shop, even more so if it happens to be pet-friendly, and that is exactly what we find at Industrija on Vlaška. Well, more accurately you should come here to the excellent selection of clothing and fashion accessories, with both eyes firmly fixed on sustainable fashion. Pick out your summer styles and then see if the pet approves. Here’s hoping!QE‑2, Vlaška 46. Open 11:00-18:00; Sat 10:00-14:00; closed Sun. A
Lutak Lutak is a little cottage industry making handmade toys. It may not be the most shiny and modern,tucked away in the backstreets as it is, buthere you’ll find such endearing characters to capture your children’s imagination. If you’d like to support a local small business this is a great place to find utterly charming gifts for little ones. QTuškanova 34, tel. (+385-0) 91 892 6084. The atelier is open 18:00 - 20:00, Sat 17:00 20:00 and you can always call for an appointment. Nataša Nataša In the heart of Zagreb’s design district, on the corner of Martićeva and Bauerova you’ll find a little shop owned by Nataša Mihaljčišin, one of the two designers behind renowned Croatian fashion label i-gle, which is sadly no more. Nataša definitely designs the most beautiful and creative knitwear in Zagreb. QMartićeva. Planetopija This bright and welcoming bookshop specialises in everything related to healthy living: cookery books, vegetarianism, environmentalism, conscious parenting, health and personal development - in Croatian and in English. There’s a lovely selection of books designed to awaken ethical sensibilities in children, plus a range of eco-friendly toys and gifts for everyone.QB‑2, Ilica 68, tel. (+385-1) 484 61 97, www.planetopija.hr. Open 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00, closed Sun. July 25 - August 20 Open 11:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 15:00, closed Sun. AJ Stripovi na kvadrat An abundance of comics from this part of Europe as well as the best known English editions are hot off the press here. Heaps of figurines, t-shirts, badges, toys, games, DVDs and gifts are also available and their website is updated with the latest releases.QC‑3, Preradovićeva 34, tel. (+385-1) 483 77 77, www. stripovi.hr. Open 09:00-20:00; Sat 09:00-15:00; closed Sun. A
Lapidarium - Zlatarna Mario Looking for a piece of jewelry that’s truly one-of-a-kind and fits your unique individualized style? Then look no further because Lapidarium offers the perfect solution to your search. Not only do they supply finished jewelry, but they also allow customers to create their own customized pieces for every type of occasion, whether a special event, like a wedding, or for a simple casual night spent out on the town. These original adornments are a unique brand in Croatia and were created by local and international designers that used modern and innovative ideas to make the jewelry. Their use of various shapes and engravings, with precious stones and gems, result in a cutting-edge, yet sophisticated design.QC‑2, Radićeva 10, tel. (+385-1) 553 06 49, www.lapidarium.eu. Open 10:00-20:00; Sat 10:00-15:00; closed Sun. AJ 26 Zagreb In Your Pocket
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