News

  • 03
    December
    2009

    The best skiers once again in Zagreb

    As with every year, in early January Zagreb will once again host the slalom races of the Alpine Ski World Cup for both men and women. The women’s slalom race, the VIP Snow Queen Trophy, will take place on January 3rd while the best male slalom skiers will compete on January 6th, when Sljeme will feature an attractive night race.

  • 03
    December
    2009

    Experience the retro atmosphere!

    Coffee served on a small side table, long-forgotten tunes playing quietly on a wooden radio, the smell of the good old times… Such an escape to the past is nowadays enabled by an increasing number of Zagreb’s restaurateurs and café owners, who provide their guests with an original atmosphere for ritual coffee drinking in a “new” retro style.

  • 03
    December
    2009

    The 7th Human Rights Film Festival

    The focus of this year’s 7th Human Rights Film Festival, which will take place between the 7th and the 13th of December at Zagreb’s Europa cinema, will be the struggle for social rights, which is the theme of most films included in the program.

  • 23
    November
    2009

    Professor Baltazar Ready for a Trip around the World

    The most famous character of the Zagreb School of Animated Film, professor Baltazar, is once again ready to conquer the global market. All 59 animated episodes, created between 1967 and 1971, have been digitalized, while a range of merchandising - educational toys and gift-items for children, as well as parents, is also in the pipeline.

  • 23
    November
    2009

    The Oldest Gallery in Zagreb Celebrates 100 years

    The oldest gallery in Zagreb will celebrate its 100th birthday with an interesting exhibition of works by Croatian artists, named “Walking in Diversity”.

  • 23
    November
    2009

    Disney’s Legends on Ice

    Between the 11th and the 13th of December, the Zagreb Arena will be the venue for a spectacular musical show on ice, “Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey”, featuring characters from Disney’s cartoons.

  • 23
    November
    2009

    Soon to Move to a New Complex

    The new building of the Museum of Contemporary Art will be opened in mid-December. The museum has a representative collection of some 14,000 works in its holdings by Croatian and foreign contemporary artists, which were created in the period between the 1950’s and today.

  • 23
    November
    2009

    From Klović and Rembrandt, to Warhol and Picelj

    Continuing the tradition of organizing large exhibitions, starting in early December and continuing into next year, the Museum of Arts and Crafts will host the exhibition “From Klović and Rembrandt, to Warhol and Picelj”. The exhibition will feature more than a thousand works by Croatian and foreign artists, which are part of the rich graphics collection of the National University Library.

  • 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

    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

    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

    Snoop Dog

    Snoop Dog

    Everything is great here, the girls are beautifull, the service is exceptional. What more can I ask from the town?

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    Pixies

    Pixies

    Big thanks on behalf of the PIXIES for another wonderful day in Zagreb! This is a great festival and a wonderful audience (less rain next time, please!). See you.

    Source: INmusic festival

    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

    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

    Melanie Fiona

    Melanie Fiona

    I am sorry that I have not had the opportunity to stay longer and see a little more, but the Jarun Lake and clubs impressed me, has all the elements of good entertainment.

    Source: Hotel Antunović Zagreb

    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

    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