Should you find yourself in Zagreb on April 23rd, St. George’s Day, it will be a perfect opportunity to join a free tour of the city, dedicated to this very date and the saint who is the subject of several statues and customs in the Croatian capital and its surroundings.

The Institute for Development and International Relations, in cooperation with the UNESCO International Fund for Cultural Diversity, has launched a project called the Creative City. Results have been achieved already within the first few months, while the project continues with the ultimate goal being the overall development of the city.

Zagreb has just been proclaimed the second best destination in Europe in 2014. This is yet another in the series of splendid awards and recognitions which have contributed to the ever growing number of visitors. Those who come to Zagreb say: This city is love at first sight!

Over 150 exhibitors from 16 countries will present their offer to the visitors of the 3rd International Tourism Fair Place2go which will be held between March 14th and 16th in Boćarski dom. For the first time ever, there will be a fair about seasonal jobs, “Cro Summer Job 2014”, intended for students and all those who are looking for or are offering employment opportunities.

Make room in your agenda for a visit to the 2nd Food and Wine Festival which will take place between April 3rd and 5th in Arena Zagreb. A true adventure awaits you on a gastronomic journey through Croatia whose country partner at this year's festival will be Italy.

On June 10th the Zagreb Fair will be the venue for a concert by one of the most renowned contemporary rock bands – Queens of the Stone Age. They will make the perfect opening act for the INmusic Festival, the largest open-air festival in Croatia, taking place between June 23rd and 26th and featuring some of the biggest names from the global music scene.

Lord of the Dance will again be staged at the Dražen Petrović Basketball Centre on March 21st and 22nd. As part of their European tour, they will also perform in Varaždin and Rijeka.