Maybe that's because I was too young to appreciate the city's history and legends, or because I was always on another person's schedule. Or maybe it's because Zagreb has really come into its own in recent years. Yet, some of the things I loved most on this trip - the architecture, the folklore, the people - have been the same for ages.
Whether it's me or the city that's grown, I still don't know. But one thing I'm sure of is that Zagreb is a destination worthy of its own itinerary. So many people flock to Croatia's coast and I understand that...the Adriatic Sea has forever spoiled me when it comes to beach vacations.
All of that said, you're missing a huge piece of the Croatia puzzle if you've never been to its capital. In my opinion, you can't fully fall in love with Croatia until you've fallen in love with Zagreb.
Over the next month, I'll be blogging about my favorite memories and highlights from Zagreb and other places in Croatia. Today we'll start with a basic photo overview. I hope you'll come along for the whole ride!
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Photo by Stjepan Alaupovic |
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Photo by Stjepan Alaupovic |
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Photo by Stjepan Alaupovic |
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Photo by Stjepan Alaupovic |
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Photo by Stjepan Alaupovic |
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Photo by Stjepan Alaupovic |
There's a lot to see outside of the city center, too. The photos above are two of my favorite highlights. Maksimir Stadium is where the Dinamo soccer team plays. The color blue is symbolic in Zagreb; I'll explore that story in a later post. Then there's this monument dedicated to Nikola Tesla, which was created by Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović and sits on a street named for the famous inventor.
I love the first picture in this series because I feel like it brings a tour of Zagreb full-circle. Kralj (King) Tomislav was Croatia's first, credited for uniting the kingdom in the year 925. If you look closely between his statue and the yellow building, you'll see the Cathedral's spires.
I didn't know until this visit that Croatia had a stop on the Orient Express - passengers stayed at Hotel Esplanade. See? Happy surprises!
My favorite travel companion (husband-photographer-videographer) came along for this ride, so I figured I'd end the post with some choice selfies from the trip.
See even more photos in my Facebook album, Zagreb: At A Glance.
Next post will explore Gornji Grad in more detail, so check back soon.
What is your favorite travel surprise from a recent trip?
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