ZAGREB
Zagreb, capital of Croatia, is the country’s economic
centre and gateway to Western Europe. The city is sited
on the slopes of Medvednica Mountain along the banks of
the Sava River, in the northern part of Croatia. The
core of the city consists of the preserved medieval city,
known as Gradec and Kaptol, while the residential area
covers the southern slopes of the Medvednica Mountains.
Since the 1950s the city has grown appreciably to the
south of the Sava River, and the main industrial area is
in the southeast. Besides being a commercial hub Zagreb
is a tourist centre, and a popular international
conference venue, with a history dating back nearly a
thousand years. It is rich in historical monuments,
museums and galleries, has modern shops, restaurants,
sport and recreation facilities and a good transport
infrastructure. Its attractions are largely historical,
dating from the Palaeolithic Veternica Cave, through
Roman culture and the fascinating medieval old town. |