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A place that breaks the rules – Zagreb

Croatia’s capital Zagreb is a city of unique style and culture. Do you want to experience three cultures in one place? Zagreb is perfect for that, as it is where Austria, Hungary, and Croatia cultural influences mix together, creating an exceptional unity and beauty.

How to travel?

You can reach Zagreb by flying from Vilnius and changing planes once on the way. If you purchase your tickets beforehand, you will be able to economize, and your trip will be faster as well.

After landing in the international airport of Zagreb, you can choose to rent a car or use public transportation services. Ticket prices will depend on time and place of the purchase. Usually, the price is between 1.60 and 3.34 EUR. A great idea would be for you to purchase a public transport card, as it allows unlimited trips for a lower price. A 24 hour ticket will cost you a little over 8 Euro, and a 72 hour card costs approximately 12 Euro.

What to taste?

Your choice of a best local restaurant will probably depend on your general impressions about Croatian cuisine. Lari & Penati restaurant will offer you a wide array of traditional dishes. For example, big home-made ravioli, called Štrukli, are made from different kinds of wheat flour and are baked in an oven, stuffed with cheese. Kulen is a minced pork salami sausage, seasoned with red pepper and served together with pickled vegetables and soft cheese. Do not miss an opportunity to taste some Croatian meat steaks, smoked Dalmatian ham, brined sardines, and sheep milk cheese.

What to see?

However strange it may sound, you should definitely visit the station district of the city, as it is unique for its numerous flower gardens, parks, and fountains. Also make sure to visit the Katedrala Marijina Uznesenja. It’s a cathedral of amazing beauty that you simply must see.

What to do?

In Zagreb you will find numerous funiculars that are established back in 1893. After using one of those, you will be able to view the city from above. Good mood is guaranteed for everyone who pays a visit to the Museum of Broken Relationships. The museum collects things that symbolize the pain of separation or make somebody laugh, and all the items are gifted to the museum by other people. Zagreb also has one street dedicated entirely to art. Gather your courage and ask a passer-by about Pimp my Pump, and you will receive a friendly smile and directions to the place. Casual and boring things gain a new and exciting meaning in here.