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First of May in Zagreb, between panoramic pool bars and underground tunnels

Discovering the capital of Croatia

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The Monday First of May holiday offers one more opportunity to discover some little piece of the world not too far from our borders. Such as the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, a city connected to Italy by low-cost flights taking off from Brindisi, Milan Bergamo, Naples and Rome, and regular flights departing from many other airports. Located less than three hours' drive from our north-eastern borders, Zagreb receives tourist attention that does not do it justice and instead deserves to be discovered.

 
 
 
 
 
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Perhaps even admired from above the pool bar at Zonar Zagreb, a new hotel about a kilometre from the centre that will open the doors of its 285 rooms and suites on 24 April. In addition to offering rooms with ceiling-mounted pull-up bars and large interactive TVs that drop from the ceiling, rooms with Jacuzzis by the panoramic window, the Zonar boasts a rooftop pool with a special view of Zagreb. Here, from the Cherry Pop Rooftop Bar, you can choose from which part of the city to start your visit.

From the old part, the Upper Town, where the buildings of the historic centre are located. Or from the lower town, where the main square, museums and parks are located. The difference between the “two cities”  is remarkable and it almost seems as if they are two different urban entities. On the plain, there are large 19th-century buildings, wide streets, trams and spacious parks. On the hill, on the other hand, there are stairways, caverns, old churches and historic buildings. And there is also a beautiful panorama.

 
 
 
 
 
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Attractions not to be missed include the underground tunnel that pierces the entire hill, built during World War II to protect the population from bombing and now a pedestrian passageway and venue for exhibitions and events. St Mark's Church, with an unusual ornate and colourful roof. The neo-Gothic cathedral, surrounded by fortifications and round towers. The Museum of Interrupted Relations, the farmers' market, the Stone Gate, Lotrščak Tower and the Mirogoj Monumental Art Cemetery. Finally, to take a break, there are the meadows, tall trees and fountains of Zrinjevac Park and the two adjacent parks, which create an enjoyable and extensive green zone.

 
 
 
 
 
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Remember that Croatia recently adopted the euro, with an obvious exchange rate benefit and an equally obvious, less beneficial effect on the prices of goods and services.

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