“Advent in Zagreb” - the best promotional film in the world

A promotional film, “Advent in Zagreb”, by the Zagreb Tourist Board was chosen as the best tourism spot at Tourfilm – an international festival of tourism films in the Italian town of Lecce.

Amidst a tough competition from 60 countries, “Advent in Zagreb”, a short promotional film by the Zagreb Tourism Board, was chosen as the best tourism spot at the recent festival of tourism film, Tourfilm.

Tourfilm is one of the leading international festivals of tourism film, which has been taking place for 46 years now, at the Italian town of Lecce.

This year’s competition was quite strong; representatives of 60 countries with some 300 films competed in ten different categories, including the best tourism spot.

The director of the film is Marko Maras of Studio Maras, while executive production duties were undertaken by Miroslav Crnjaković of Karla Ltd. The film portrays a typical Christmas atmosphere in Zagreb, which is complemented by new contents and events each year, including a diverse offer of Zagreb’s hotels and restaurants.

As the film shows, tourists who visit Zagreb during those days will experience a true advent atmosphere. The main city square and Zagreb’s famous Manduševac fountain are turned into a picturesque advent postcard scene with a diverse offering of various events and concerts, which also take place in other locations across the city.


The programme is designed for everyone; there are events for children and youths, the middle aged as well as the elderly… Everyone will find something for themselves, have a good time, and spend pleasant moments with their family and friends.

In short, Zagreb is a city suited to all people, and it is especially atmospheric around the time of the Advent when one can expect an abundance of pleasant surprises.

Thus, if you plan to spend your holiday in Zagreb around the time of the Advent, it will be an unforgettable experience that will surely make you want to return.