News

  • 03
    February
    2016

    The Goldsmith’s Treasure - A book as an authentic souvenir

    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.

  • 08
    January
    2016

    A new art scene - Lapo Lapo – the first street art studio

    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.

  • 08
    January
    2016

    Zagreb - The best Christmas destination in Europe

    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.

  • 08
    January
    2016

    A new record - The first millionth guest

    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.

  • 08
    January
    2016

    Did you know? - Zagreb ice-skates since 1874

    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.

  • 08
    January
    2016

    An opera diva - Mezzo-soprano Elina Garanča at Lisinski

    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.

  • 08
    January
    2016

    The best known anonymous band - The Residents at Močvara

    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”.

  • 08
    January
    2016

    A global Latino star - Enrique Iglesias once again in Zagreb

    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.

  • Celebrities about Zagreb

    Alex Kapranos

    Alex Kapranos

    Alex Kapranos (Franz Ferdinand) wrote about Zagreb on his blog: http://bit.ly/nO3yin

    Source: www.guardian.co.uk

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg

    Jesse Eisenberg (actor) spent the autumn in Zagreb in 2007: Zagreb is an incredible town. I enjoyed sightseeing the old parts of the town, and at night I went to clubs. I was thrilled that it was near Austria and Italy, so I visited Venice, Milan, Ljubljana, Graz, Split... over the weekends.

    Source: www.vjesnik.com

    Flogging Molly

    Flogging Molly

    We're enjoying this Tuesday in Zagreb. We're heading onto the main stage of the INmusic Festival soon.

    Source: INmusic festival

    Baka DJ, Ruth Flowers

    Baka DJ, Ruth Flowers

    Zagreb is beautiful, but the people thrilled me the most. Everybody is so kind and outgoing. I could not wish for better hosts.

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    THE BLACK KEYS (Patrick)

    THE BLACK KEYS (Patrick)

    This is our first time in Zagreb. We're really having a great time. We won't be able to see the coast, but we'll get some rest and walk around the city...

    Source: INmusic festival

    Tommy Emmanuel

    Tommy Emmanuel

    I like Lisinski very much. It was very intense to perform there, because people came, listened carefully and felt the music in their hearts. Lisinski is a beautiful concert hall, and I am very honored to be performing there. I have wonderful memories of my first performance in Lisinski.

    Source: www.muzika.hr

    David Byrne

    David Byrne

    If we leave out the hills in one part of the town, Zagreb is a perfect town for cycling. vid Byrne (Talking Heads) on releasing his book Cycling Diaries

    Source: www.mvinfo.hr

    Chris Urbanowicz

    Chris Urbanowicz

    I remember our performance at INmusic festival. We can hardly wait to see our fans again. I expect it to be very exciting.

    Source: www.tportal.hr

    Eric Sardinas

    Eric Sardinas

    I am looking forward to Zagreb as a destination where I always feel good. It seems it has been too long since the last time I was here, although it was just a year or so. 

    Source: www.muzika.hr

    Juliette Gréco

    Juliette Gréco

    I remember Zagreb as a beautiful city, and the people I met were very nice and offered me a warm welcome. The audience was wonderful as well. Really, that concert has been like a lovely souvenir.

    Source: www.muzika.hr