The English edition of August Šenoa’s novel, “The Goldsmith’s Treasure”, is proof that visitors can get to know and love a particular city or country through a book, that a book can be a good presentation of its cultural heritage, and that it can also serve as an authentic cultural souvenir. Versions of the novel in other languages have also been announced.

In December, Zagreb got its first street art studio, a place for street artists and all fans of this art form to gather. This form of art is expanding the boundaries of conventional ideas of art.

In a tough competition of twenty European cities, voters of the European Best Destinations portal have chosen Zagreb as the best Christmas destination in Europe.

In December of last year, Zagreb welcomed its first millionth guest, tourist Clare Morrison from Great Britain, who visited Advent in Zagreb with her sister.

The history of ice skating in Zagreb dates back to 1874, when the first ice-skating rink was opened to the public and gathered up to a thousand skaters during organised events.

On February 8th, the Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall will be the venue for a concert by Latvian mezzo-soprano Elina Garanča, one of the greatest opera singers in the world.

The best known unknown band in the world, The Residents, which features an anonymous line up of musicians who perform wearing masks, will hold a concert on February 4th at the Močvara Club, where they will be promoting their latest studio album – “Shadowland”.

On May 8th, Arena Zagreb will be the venue for a performance by the global Latino star Enrique Iglesias. This is part of his “Sex and Love” tour with which he is promoting his latest, tenth studio album.