Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

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Zagreb a

Croatia’s capital since 1991, Zagreb is the heart of the

political, economic and cultural life of the coun try. With

a population of seven hundred and eighty thousand, it

is also Croatia’s largest city. Zagreb is divided into two

parts: the Old Town (Gornji grad or Upper Town), which

includes the two districts of Gradec and Kaptol, and the

modern area (Donji grad or Lower Town). The Upper

Town is home to the main centres of religious, political

and administra tive power. The Lower Town developed

after 1830 around a U-shaped series of parks and open

spaces known as the “green horseshoe”, and the major

museums, including the Mimara Museum and Gallery of

Old Masters, are all located here, as well as the Croatian

National Theatre. Around Governor Jelačić Square (trg

Bana Jelačića), where the Upper and Lower towns meet,

there are plenty of lively cafés with summer terraces.

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SIGHTS AT A GLANCE

Archaeological Museum t

Archbishop’s Palace 2

Church of St Catherine 0

Church of St Mark 7

City Museum 5

Croatian Academy of Arts

and Sciences (^) r
Croatian Museum of
Naïve Art 8
Croatian National Theatre q
Dolac Market 3
Lotrščak Tower 9
Meštrović Gallery 6
Mimara Museum e
Museum of Arts and Crafts w
Museum of Contemporary Art y
Stone Gate 4
Zagreb Cathedral 1
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Mary with Child,
Church of St Mark
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