{"id":738,"date":"2017-09-10T01:14:24","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T17:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/?p=738"},"modified":"2019-11-29T15:19:06","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T07:19:06","slug":"zagbreb-charming-european-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/zagbreb-charming-european-capital\/","title":{"rendered":"Zagreb Travel Guide To Croatia’s Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Zagreb, the lively Croatian capital is home to 800,000 people. The city has a great deal of charm and character with typical central European cobbled streets and small cafes on every corner. A mix of history from different cultures and decades mingle in the streets of Upper and Lower Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Out of all the places we visited during our year-long honeymoon<\/a> Zagreb was one of the most enjoyable. The city has a regal feeling about it with stately buildings rising up from the streets. The architecture really gives you the feeling that you’re in Europe when you walk along the streets. Another reason why Zagreb is so special for us is that we encountered some of the friendliest people here. Everyone was genuinely friendly and helpful and we made some friendships that should last long into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In total, we spent just over two weeks in Zagreb. Just long enough to feel comfortable writing this travel guide, but not long enough for us to feel tired of the city. Perhaps part of our love for Zagreb is due to the fact that we visited over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Croatia, and Zagreb, in particular, is well known for its festive winter celebrations. Check below for more on this topic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this travel guide will take a look at one of the most magical cities in Europe. Zagreb, Croatia is a charming European capital with quirky cobbled streets, delectable food, and an aura of excitement in the air<\/strong>. Let’s dive in and see what makes Zagreb so special!<\/p>\n\n\n\n A number of countries, as well as Schengen visa holders, are Croatian visa exempted. The visa-exempt status is valid for a stay of under 90 days in any 180 day period. This means traveling to Croatia is easier and more convenient than ever before! For countries requiring a visa visit the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs website<\/a> to learn more about visa requirements before visiting Croatia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Entering Croatia by air or land is a fairly simple process as long as you have visa-free entry and have your travel documents sorted. On our most recent trip to Croatia, Corina and I entered the country via bus which we took from Bosnia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Crossing the land border from Croatia to Bosnia was simple, but getting there was anything but! If you’ve ever bussed around the Balkans you might know what I’m talking about. This trip was a nightmare and involved massive delays, traffic accidents, and included Corina assisting the border guards in a criminal investigation! A post on this bus trip is long overdue. Travel is never boring!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Due to its oceanic to continental climate visiting Zagreb is most enjoyable during the warmer months. Any time between May and September will give you warm to hot temperatures, allowing you to enjoy the many outdoor sitting areas or to relax by the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you like the European winter atmosphere, however, it is a perfect time to see snow, watch fireworks during the new year, and enjoy your evenings over some nice wine. Stopping off for a glass of wine is a great way to socialize with the locals and to warm up in the winter months. If you are a fan of snow sports, Zagreb is one of the few capitals to host a ski world cup – in the winter you can watch the action live, or on a screen on the main square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zagreb International airport is located 17 km from the city, but you can also fly into Ljubljana, Venice, Trieste, Klagenfurt or Graz airports, which are just a few hours drive from Zagreb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This gives a lot of options on how to get to the city. Direct flights to Zagreb tend to be on the pricier side, so staying flexible with travel arrangements will help save a lot of money. Not to mention the chance to visit a nearby country on the way to Zagreb!<\/p>\n\n\n\nCroatian Visa Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Best time to visit Zagreb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Zagreb: City tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n