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  • 03
    August
    2011

    The greatest hits from contemporary theatre production

    The 9th Festival of World Theatre will take place in Zagreb between the 9th and the 27th of September. Some of the highlights include: one of the most radical interpretations of “Othello”; a Warhol-like performance of the play “Dorian Grey”; and “Gardenia” – currently one of the most successful plays from the stages of Paris, London and New York.

  • 03
    August
    2011

    Summer cinema under the stars

    Each day, beginning at 9 p.m., there are free projections of films under an open sky at the Gradec summer cinema, which attracts citizens of Zagreb and tourists alike. Why not join them?

  • 03
    August
    2011

    Summer at Stross

    Until September 4th, the popular Strossmayer promenade in the Upper Town will feature free daily performances by various bands as part of the “Summer at Stross” – the longest standing cultural and tourist event in Zagreb.

  • 03
    August
    2011

    Summer evenings of entertainment and film

    Visitors at Bundek Lake can now also enjoy films under the stars; every weekend until the end of August, three films will be projected on three different open-air screens. This event also features “silent” parties at a Silent Discotheque.

  • 04
    July
    2011

    The Art Deco Exhibition attracts great interest

    Due to great interest amongst visitors from all over Croatia as well as abroad, the exhibition “Art Deco and Art in Croatia Between the Two Wars” at the Museum of Arts and Crafts has been extended until the end of August.

  • 04
    July
    2011

    The most-watched slalom race in the world

    According to info from the International Ski Federation (FIS), the men’s slalom race on Sljeme was the most-watched ski race of the last season, seen live by 12.5 million viewers. The female slalom race on Sljeme also ranked high as the second most-watched female ski race.

  • 04
    July
    2011

    Kumice of Dolac

    In remembrance of thousands of kumice, women who over the centuries have been selling their fresh fruits and vegetables at Zagreb’s famous Dolac Market, the Zagreb Tourist Board and the City Office for Agriculture have launched a project “Kumice of Dolac”, which will be taking place until October 29th.

  • 04
    July
    2011

    A diverse programme of theatre and concerts

    This year the Amadeo Stage has once again prepared a diverse me of theatre and concerts, which will be taking place every day in the attractive atrium of the Croatian Natural History Museum in the Upper Town until September.

  • Celebrities about Zagreb

    50Cent

    50Cent

    I was very looking forward to coming to Zagreb, especially because my mother travelled with me. My people found out everything about it, so that we could see the main stuff in the city!

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    The Fratellis (Jon)

    The Fratellis (Jon)

    Thanks to everybody who came to see us at the INmusic Festival! We're delighted by the city and hope to see you again.

    Source: INmusic festival

    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

    Courtney Thorne Smith

    Courtney Thorne Smith

    Thank you for one of the best hotel experience ever. The rooms were extraordinary, the staff was great, and every moment was beautiful. And Zagreb... magical! All the best!

    Source: Esplanade Zagreb Hotel

    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

    Alex Kapranos

    Alex Kapranos

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

    Source: www.guardian.co.uk

    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

    Foals

    Foals

    We're excited about our first concert in Croatia and delighted that we had the opportunity to walk around the wonderful city of Zagreb.

    Source: INmusic festival

    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