Welcome to Zagreb,
the capital of the Republic of Croatia
Welcome to Zagreb, the capital city of the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb is an old Central European city. For centuries it has been a focal point of culture and science, and now of commerce and industry as well. It lies on the intersection of important routes between the Adriatic coast and Central Europe.
When the Croatian people achieved their independence in 1991, Zagreb became a capital – a political and administrative centre for the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb is also the hub of the business, academic, cultural, artistic and sporting worlds in Croatia. Many famed scientists, artists and athletes come from the city, or work in it. Zagreb can offer its visitors the Baroque atmosphere of the Upper Town, picturesque open-air markets, diverse shopping facilities, an abundant selection of crafts and a choice vernacular cuisine. Zagreb is a city of green parks and walks, with many places to visit in the beautiful surroundings. In spite of the rapid development of the economy and transportation, it has retained its charm, and a relaxed feeling that makes it a genuinely human city.
Facts and Figures
Location: northern Croatia, on the Sava River, 170 km from the Adriatic Sea 45° 10′ N, 15° 30′ E situated 122 m above sea level
Time: Central-european time (GMT+1) Climate and Weather: continental climate average summer temperature: 20° C average winter temperature: 1° C current forecast
Population: 790.017 (2011.) Surface area: 650 sq. km.
Institutions: The University 19 theatres 24 museums 65 galleries and art collections
About Zagreb
A Brief History of Zagreb
Today’s Zagreb has grown out of two medieval settlements that for centuries developed on neighbouring hills. The first written mention of the city dates from 1094, when a diocese was founded on Kaptol, while in 1242, neighbouring Gradec was proclaimed a free and royal city. Both the settlements were surrounded by high walls and towers, remains of which are still preserved.
During the Turkish onslaughts on Europe, between the 14th and 18th centuries, Zagreb was an important border fortress. The Baroque reconstruction of the city in the 17th and 18th centuries changed the appearance of the city. The old wooden houses were demolished, opulent palaces, monasteries and churches were built. The many trade fairs, the revenues from landed estates and the offerings of the many craft workshops greatly contributed to the wealth of the city. Affluent aristocratic families, royal officials, church dignitaries and rich traders from the whole of Europe moved into the city. Schools and hospitals were opened, and the manners of European capitals were adopted. The city outgrew its medieval borders and spread to the lowlands. The first parks and country houses were built. Zagreb confirmed its position as the administrative, cultural and economic centre of Croatia.
When Kaptol, Gradec and the surrounding settlements were administratively combined into the integrated city of Zagreb in 1850, the development accelerated still more. The disastrous earthquake of 1880 sparked off the reconstruction and modernization of many shabby neighbourhoods and buildings. Prestigious public buildings were erected, parks and fountains were made, and transportation and other infrastructures were organized.
In the 19th century the population increased tenfold. The twentieth century brought the Secession style to Zagreb. The city lived in the plenty of a civil society, with firm links with all the central European centres. With an increase in wealth and industry from the 1960s on, the city spread out over the wide plains alongside the Sava River, where a new, contemporary business city has develop.
Overview of Important Historical Events
ca 600 AD Decline of the ancient Roman settlement of Scitarjevo (Andautonia). Arrival of the Croats. The earliest evidence of their existence in this area are the graves on Visoki Brijeg in Velika Gorica.
879. Decline of the ancient Roman settlement of Scitarjevo (Andautonia). Arrival of the Croats. The earliest evidence of their existence in this area are the graves on Visoki Brijeg in Velika Gorica.
1094. The Hungarian King Ladislas establishes the Zagreb Diocese.
1134. Issue of Felicianus’ Charter mentioning the founder of the Diocese, King Ladislas, the first bishop of, Zagreb Bishop Duh, and the other clergy.
1217. Finishing and consecration of the principal church cathedral, largely destroyed in 1242 by the Tatars.
1242. The Croatian-Hungarian King Bela IV grants the Golden Bull to Gradec, as a token of appreciation for the citizens who provided him shelter during the Tatarian invasion.
1355. Mention of the first pharmacy in Zagreb.
1557. Another threat to the city – Turkish invasions. The first mention of Zagreb as the capital of Croatia.
1607. Foundation of the Jesuit gymnasium with six forums.
1624. A great fire caused by a thunderbolt catches the wooden roof of the principal church. Great fires were quite frequent before the use of bricks as building material.
1664. Foundation of the first printing house by the Jesuits.
1669. The Croatian-Hungarian King Leopold I grants the right to the Royal Academy to be transformed into a university.
1767. The Royal Council designates Varaždin as its temporary seat.
1771. The first weekly in Latin published in Zagreb – Ephemerides Zagrebienses.
1776. The government seat relocated from Varazdin to Zagreb.
1834. The first permanent theatre in Zagreb opens on the southern side of St. Mark’s Square.
1850. Zagreb becomes a single administrative unit. The first major of the city is Josip Kamauf, former magistrate of Gradec.
1862. Opening of the first railway line, Zidani Most-Zagreb-Sisak.
1880. A severe earthquake strikes the area of Zagreb.
1891. The first horse-drawn tram in the streets of Zagreb. First electric driven tram was in service in 1905.
1896. The first film projection in Zagreb.
1901. The first automobile on the streets of Zagreb.
1909. The first trade exhibition – Economic Convention (“Gospodarski zbor”).
1926. The first radio station starts broadcasting (also the first in this part of Europe).
1956. The first broadcast of Zagreb television.
1957. Construction of new housing blocks starts on the southern bank of the Sava river.
1964. A raging flood strikes Zagreb in the night between October 24 and 25. In the most difficult flood ever, several thousand homes are badly damaged.
1979. Tram lines cross the Sava river.
1987. The University Games take place in Zagreb.
1990. The first session of the Croatian Parliament (Sabor) after the first free, democratic, multi-party elections take place on May 30.
Meet Zagreb’s and Croatia’s offer on the best shops, café bars, restaurants and clubs.
You can find photos and information about Zagreb here.
Women from Zagreb and outwear
Don’t get surprised to see dressed up women in Zagreb in the middle of the day, walking on high heels and hurrying to catch a tram, bus or train.
Women in Zagreb put lots of care in their appearances to emphasize their good looks and new clothes when drinking a coffee on a famous Saturday “spica” between 10am to 12pm. Besides this top looking women in the middle of the day even when it’s not a special occasion, you will also meet next-door girls often lacking a style.
Zagreb is truly a city which lives fashion, beauty and style.
Where to shop in Zagreb?
Zagreb is a city with huge shopping offer. With chains of shopping malls, Zagreb offers many different brands, including luxury brands so every VIP client will find it interesting.
Discover the city centre rich in shopping malls, Cvjetni square, Kaptol square, Importanne and Branimir Centre. On the outskirts of Zagreb there are Avenue Mall, Garden Mall, City One, City Two, Arena centar and outlet centres Roses and St Helena where you can save lots on designers clothes, shoes and children clothing. West Gate, 20 min away from the centre of Zagreb, is the biggest in Europe.
In order to save your feet, time and money and in the end not finding what you are looking for, Antropoti VIP will assist and help you find the perfect styling.
Life in Zagreb
Zagreb is Croatia’s capital with a special lifestyle. All roads from other Croatian small towns lead to Zagreb. Its rapid expansion over the past decade has led to a large amount of construction, especially shopping malls, but still maintains its old glamour, charm and history.
The Croatian metropolis really offers peaceful and agreeable life to its habitants unlike many other worlds’ capitals.
For more information about Zagreb and the surrounding area through cultural and other events, visit the page
Zagreb Tourist Board www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr
Night Life in Zagreb
Zagreb is small comparing to other worlds metropolis, but it’s a city where you can always enjoy and have something special to do and see.
Night life in Zagreb varies from glamorous clubs to the top restaurants.
You can enjoy in live music in elite restaurants or different programs in the top clubs.
Zagreb and the ANTROPOTI VIP CLUB have a lot to offer and we are here for you, to help you have a superb fun.
Night Clubs
Zagreb offers diverse music program in the night clubs and restaurants. The ANTROPOTI VIP CLUB offers you packages that comprise the most interesting and requested exclusive places for evening outs. Zagreb night clubs are famous for their extravagance. Hemingway Bar Zagreb, Split and Opatija, with their diverse programs, always make unforgettable moments.
If you are looking for extra service, we can provide you a private table, bottle service, host and limousine transportation.
How to Have Fun in Zagreb Night Clubs
If you are trying to get a VIP table in the best Zagrebs’ clubs, you need to know how to get it and most probably you will not be able to get any, especially not a VIP table. Taking into consideration that they are in high demand, booking of a VIP table in Zagreb is not that easy as booking it in other Croatian towns.
In order to succeed in booking a VIP table in any popular Zagreb’s club, you need to be familiar with a demanding procedure, which in the most cases brings no results.
And even if you succeed, you will find other dissatisfying elements. The best way to avoid any disappointment is to talk directly to the VIP host. This is the only way to get a VIP table in the best clubs in Zagreb.
ANROPOTI VIP CLUB is here for you so you can relax and have fun, and get the best service for your invested time and money. By choosing a VIP package you will make sure to get an unforgettable evening in a night club. Being served by our stuff will give even better feeling of treatment to you and your company and make you feel a real VIP.
Secured transportation, VIP entrance to the best clubs in Zagreb, private space booked reserved only for you together with a bottle of two of your favourite premium drinks and attractive hostesses/hosts – once you choose the ANTROPOTI VIP CLUB service, you become our companion having superb evening outs in Zagreb.
Host services
Clubs in Zagreb are usually crowded and the number of people allowed to enter is limited. If you want to make sure to enter the club without waiting, have a reserved table, we recommend you to engage a host.
This is not a classical host you are used to get in, different restaurants and other specialized services for Zagreb’s night life.
ANTROPOTI VIP CLUB offers this unique host service in Zagreb – on our website you can search through all the places and book a top evening out, getting all inclusive offer of the exclusive night clubs as a VIP client of the Antropoti VIP Club.
VIP PACKAGES
Are you tired of being in charge of organizing parties?
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The ANTROPOTI VIP CLUB offers superb all inclusive party packages, from included limousine transportation to a VIP night club, top restaurants – with affordable parties for a glamorous night. We also offer VIP packaged for ladies and gentleman who are not looking for a host.
Every new satisfied VIP client is our new aspiration for even better business success.
Corporate event
LUNCH/DINER
You will find out that Zagreb is the city with tastes from all around the world: French, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, autochthonous Croatian. Regardless of the range of your tastes, you will find yours here
The Antrpoti VIP Club stuff can give you suggestions or reserve the best city restaurants.
We are here for you, with our lunch/diner packages in the most beautiful restaurants with a goal to provide you satisfaction and comfort.
For your organization needs a corporate lunch / dinner call:
gsm: + 385 (0) 91 157 87 27
Slastičarnica Zagreb –
Cake shop Zagreb
With sugar on top, but in this case, we start with it, while in between we find Zagreb and the Cake Shop Zagreb.
Torta Zagreb as well. Stop for a moment, take time and treat yourself with our cakes.
The Cake Shop Zagreb was open on this address in Masarykova 4 in 1950.
All these years people from Zagreb have been enjoying in creative cakes of the Zagreb’s old school of excellent cakes. Following the changes in look of Zagreb, the cake shop changed its interior and exterior and, at the same time, new recipes have replaced the old ones.
Today in modern Zagreb, the Cake Shop Zagreb is getting closer to the West-European cake shop tradition.
The base of the cakes is a prominent French pastry school.
Cake Zagreb
Torta Zagreb was made 25 years ago with a wish to represent a typical Zagreb’s cake.
The cake which is to become a symbol and synonym of Zagreb was packed in special designed wooden boxes and was given as a reward to gold medal winners at the World University Games in 1987.
Torta Zagreb from the Cake Shop Zagreb is authentic and original contribution to the return of the former pastry glory of Zagreb.
Use the privilege – enjoy in delicious traditional taste.
Transportation
When you are thinking about getting from one place to another in a group of people for an evening out, birthday, bachelor or bachelorette party, for sure it doesn’t sound fun anymore as it’s supposed to be. ANTROPOTI VIP CLUB will organize transportation for all your business or personal needs.
Limousine with seats for four people, or six to ten people, or even luxury Hummer H2 for up to 18 people, each luxury equipped and practical.
Depending on the size and your/your company purposes, we know how and where you will be fully satisfied and VIP.
If you are having a corporate event in Zagreb and Croatia, please feel free to call our experts and discuss your requirements and details.
LIMOUSINE TRANSPORTATION
- Luxury limousine transportation – 3 hours with standing on agreed stations and included drink
- Luxury limousine airport transfer
- Luxury limousine transportation outside Zagreb
- Luxury limousine transportation – 1 hour with included drink
Limousine types:
- LINCOLN TOWN CAR 10m
- LINCOLN TOWN CAR 12m
- EXCALIBUR 10m
- CHRYSLER 300C TUNING 10m
ANTROPOTI VIP SERVICES
FOR CORPORATE PARTIES
Antropoti VIP will provide to your company unique and superb experience at the party when planning a corporative event and destination management.
Professional stuff of the ANTROPOTI VIP CLUB can organize all elements necessary for your corporative party in Zagreb and Croatia.
Limousine transportation, business lunches/diners packages, best restaurants and hotels in Zagreb and Croatia, entrance to exclusive VIP night clubs in Zagreb including table reservations, bottle service and professional hostesses.
The best service of the corporate party is the ANTROPOTI VIP.
Zagreb, Croatia and ANTROPOTI VIP will meet all you expectations and make your corporative event memorable.
Please call this number to engage our services for corporative events and destination management –
gsm: +385 (0) 91 157 87 27
HOTELS IN ZAGREB
Usluge hotelskog smještaja |
HOTELI ***** | ||
Ime hotela | Adresa: | Telefon: |
ESPLANADE ZAGREB | Mihanovićeva 1, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4566 666 |
SHERATON ZAGREB HOTEL | Kneza Borne 2, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4553 535 |
THE WESTIN ZAGREB | Kršnjavoga 1, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4892 000 |
HOTELI **** | ||
HOTEL DUBROVNIK | Ljudevita Gaja 1, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4863 555 |
HOTEL INTERNATIONAL | Miramarska 24, 10000 Zagreb | 01/6108 800 |
ARCOTEL ALLEGRA | Branimirova 29, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4696 000 |
HOTEL ANTUNOVIĆ | Zagrebačka avenija 100A, 10000 Zagreb | 01/2041 121 |
HOTEL ARISTOS | Cebini 33, Buzin | 01/6695 900 |
HOTEL AS | Zelengaj 2, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4609 111 |
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON PANORAMA ZAGREB |
Trg Krešimira Ćosića 9 | tel. 01/3658 333 |
HOTEL KORANA – SRAKOVČIĆ | Perivoj Josipa Vrbanića 8, 47000 Karlovac | tel. 047/609 090 |
HOTEL PHOENIX | Sesvetska cesta 29, 10360 Sesvete | 01/2006 333 |
PALACE ZAGREB | Strossmayerov trg 10, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4899 600 |
HOTELI *** | 01/4841 122 | |
HOTEL CALYPSO | Hojnikova 43, 10250 Lučko – Zagreb | 01/6530 000 |
HOTEL CENTRAL | Branimirova 3, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4841 122 |
HOTEL “HOLIDAY” | Jankomir 27, 10090 Zagreb | 01/3496 621 |
HOTEL “I” | Remetinečka 106, 10020 Zagreb | 01/6141 222 |
HOTEL PANONIJA | Ivana Kukukljevića Sakcinskog 21, 44000 Sisak | 044/515 600 |
HOTEL REBRO | Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb | 01/8886 900 |
LAGUNA | Kranjčevićeva 29, 10000 Zagreb | 01/3047 000 |
AK SNJEŽNA KRALJICA | Sljeme bb, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4604 555 |
THE MOVIE HOTEL – ZAGREB | Savska cesta 141, 10000 Zagreb | 01/6003 600 |
TOMISLAVOV DOM | Sljeme bb, 10000 Zagreb | 01/4560 600 |
HOSTEL ARENA | Remetinečki Gaj 28, 10020 Zagreb | 01/6140 042 |
HOTEL DREAM | Fausta Vrančića 12, 10410 Velika Gorica | 01/6215 344 |
For reservations of accommodation please contact us at:
gsm: + 385 91 157 87 27 or e: info@antropoti.com
CULTURE
Zagreb is a cultural centre of Croatia.
There are dozens of theatres in the heart of the city and numerous concert halls. Especially significant is education of young artists.
Zagreb is the European centre for modern and alternative artist movements. Zagreb is the centre of publishing, film and video production in Croatia.
THEATRES | ||
HRVATSKO NARODNO KAZALIŠTE (HNK) | Trg maršala Tita 15 | tel. 01/4828 532 |
DRAMSKO KAZALIŠTE GAVELLA | Frankopanska 8 | tel. 01/4848 552 |
GRADSKO KAZALIŠTE KOMEDIJA | Kaptol 9 | 01/4814 566 |
SATIRIČKO KAZALIŠTE KEREMPUH | Ilica 31 | tel. 01/4833 645, 4833 646 |
KAZALIŠTE VIDRA | Draškovićeva 80 | tel. 01/4810 111 |
ZAGREBAČKO KAZALIŠTE MLADIH (ZeKaeM) | Teslina 7 | tel. 01/4811 955 |
TEATAR ITD | Savska 25 | tel. 01/4593 510 |
MALA SCENA | Medveščak 2 | tel. 01/4683 352 |
KAZALIŠTE TREŠNJA | Moščenička 1 | tel. 01/3638 010 |
OFF THEATER BAGATELLA | Bednjanska 13 | tel. 01/6170 423 |
TEATAR EXIT | Ilica 208 | tel. 01/3704 120 |
CONCERT HALLS |
KONCERTNA DVORANA VATROSLAV LISINSKI | Trg S. Radića 4 | tel. 01/6121 111 |
HRVATSKI GLAZBENI ZAVOD | Gundulićeva 6 | tel. 01/4830 822 |
MUSEUMS | ||
ARHEOLOŠKI MUZEJ | Trg N. Š. Zrinskog 19 | tel. 01/4873 101 |
ETNOGRAFSKI MUZEJ | Mažuranićev trg 14 | tel. 01/4826 220 |
HRVATSKI POVIJESNI MUZEJ | Matoševa ulica 9 | tel. 01/4851 990 |
HRVATSKI ŠKOLSKI MUZEJ | Andrije Hebranga 40 | tel. 01/4855 716 |
MEŠTROVIĆ ATELIER | Mletačka ulica 8 | tel. 01/4851 123 |
HRVATSKI PRIRODOSLOVNI MUZEJ | Demetrova ulica 1 | tel. 01/4851 700 |
HRVATSKI MUZEJ ARHITEKTURE | I. G. Kovačića 37 | tel. 01/4834 551 |
LOVAČKI MUZEJ | Vladimira Nazora 63 | tel. 01/4834 560 |
MUZEJ ZA UMJETNOST I OBRT | Trg maršala Tita 10 | tel. 01/4826 122 |
MUZEJ GRADA ZAGREBA | Opatička ulica 20 | tel. 01/4851 364 |
MUZEJ MIMARA | Rooseveltov trg 5 | tel. 01/4828 100 |
TEHNIČKI MUZEJ | Savska cesta 18 | tel. 01/4844 050 |
HRVATSKI ŠPORTSKI MUZEJ | Ilica 13 | tel. 01/4833 483 |
MUZEJ SUVREMENE UMJETNOSTI | Avenija Dubrovnik 17 | tel. 01/6052 700 |
HRVATSKI MUZEJ NAIVNE UMJETNOSTI | Ćirilometodska ulica 3 | tel. 01/4851 911 |
GLIPTOTEKA HAZU | Medvedgradska ulica 2 | tel. 01/4686 060 |
KOLEKCIJA GRAFIKA NACIONALNE I SVEUČILIŠNE KNJIŽNICE |
Hrvatske bratske zajednice bb | tel. 01/6164 101 |
GALLERIES | ||
GALERIJA KLOVIĆEVI DVORI | Jezuitski trg 4 | tel. 01/4851 926 |
MODERNA GALERIJA | UIica Andrije Hebranga 1 | tel. 01/4922 368 |
UMJETNIČKI PAVILJON | Trg kralja Tomislava 22 | tel. 01/4841 070 |
SALON GALERIJA KARAS | Praška 4 | tel. 01/4811 561 |
FORUM GALERIJA | Nikole Tesle 16 | tel. 01/4810 714 |
ULRICH GALERIJA | Ilica 40 | tel. 01/4847 371 |
LIKUM ULIČNA GALERIJA | Dežmanov prolaz 2 | tel. 01/4847 659 |
GALERIJA ULUPUH | Tkalčićeva 14 | tel. 01/4813 746 |
GALERIJA OFF | Bednjanska 13 | tel. 01/6170 423 |
MIRKO VIRIUS GALERIJA | Tkalčićeva 14 | tel. 01/4813 730 |
GALERIJA NOVA | Nikole Tesle 7 | tel. 01/4872 582 |
GALERIJA STUDIO D | Amruševa 4 | tel. 01/4922 913 |
GALERIJA KAPTOL | Kaptol 13 | tel. 01/4814 816 |
GALERIJA 11 | Kamenita 11 | tel. 01/4851 939 |
GALERIJA BECK | Habdelićeva 2 | tel. 01/4851 934 |
GALERIJA GRUBIĆ | Radićeva 44 | tel. 01/4813 370 |
GALERIJA PETRUŠ | Kninski trg 4 | tel. 01/6198 383 |
GALERIJA MALA | Trg bana J. Jelačića 6 | tel. 01/4816 954 |
GALERIJA MIROSLAV KRALJEVIĆ | Šubićeva 29 | tel. 01/4592 696 |
GALERIJA ARTERIA | Savska 14 | tel. 01/4843 542 |
GALERIJA ZVONIMIR | Bauerova 33 | tel. 01/4567 926 |
CINEMAS | ||
BROADWAY 3 TKALČA | Nova Ves 11 | tel. 01/4667 686 |
CINESTAR ZAGREB | Branimir centar | tel. 01/4686 600 |
KINEMATOGRAFI | Tuškanac 1 | tel. 01/4834 900 |
KIC ART KINO | Preradovićeva 5 | tel. 01/4810 735 |
For reservations please contact us at:
gsm: + 385 91 157 87 27 or e: info@antropoti.com