Heads Up: Our posts may contain affiliate links! Thank you! Many travellers here skip the city in favour of coastal areas or use the city airport just for connecting flights to Dubrovnik, Zadar, Split, or other popular destinations. To give you a better perspective, statistics of indicate that Zagreb is the Croatian city with the most visitors and Dubrovnik is closely the second, however, Zagreb has almost a million citizens when Dubrovnik a bit over As you might have guessed from the title, I frankly fell in love with Zagreb after spending 9 charming days in the city; I could see myself even living there!
But why is it worth visiting and what are the things to do in Zagreb? To put it simply, Upper town is hilly and the oldest area of the city first settlement is said to be around the 11th century while the Lower is newer, busier with plenty of open spaces- quite distinctive! Moreover, a slow-paced walk along the Lenuci Horseshoe an urban plan construction consisting of 7 squares and greenery areas starting from the train station is a must when in Zagreb!
Ilica starts right at the Zagreb central square Trg Jelacica which is the next thing to do in Zagreb on my list! Trg Jelacica is the heart of the city! Vibrant and delightful, busy day and night, a crucial meeting point for locals and tourists alike, and a hosting events hub.
From here one can walk towards the Cathedral through the cobbled streets and stairs, towards the Upper or the Lower town etc. Countless possibilities! To my surprise, I even stumbled upon a Vegan seasonal festival once!
Besides being the central square, Trg Jelacica is THE place where you can catch trams to pretty much everywhere. In short, if you are lost or unsure about where to go and what to do in Zagreb come in here, and you will eventually find the answer!
