Seniors Enjoy a Trip to Zagreb

Zagreb has suddenly become a hotspot for tourism in Croatia.  And why not?  Senior visitors are fond of immersing themselves into the crystal clear Croatian Adriatic and visiting this fascinating country for the first time.

Zagreb is the capital of the Republic of Croatia with around 800,000 strong making it a vibrant city.  Senior visitors will discover that it is a political, diplomatic, cultural, economic, mercantile, transport & communication and major sports center. Wikitravel points out many amenities of Croatia.

Medieval City Attracts Senior Visitors

Zagreb boasts a charming medieval ‘old city’ with architecture and cobbled streets reminiscent of Vienna, Budapest, Prague and other Central-European capitals. Ask me about those three cities that I took in last October. Each is a wonder and full of monuments and sites that thrill millions all year long. Prague and Budapest are said to be the most popular cities in Central Europe for foreign visitors. But Zagreb is also a dazzling place.

The shape of Croatia is highly unusual as you will note on this map. These days, Zagreb is the heart of contemporary Croatia’s culture, art, sports, and academics, but its history is not forgotten. The unique blend of medieval towers, 19th century palaces, open-air markets, and ancient cathedrals, make Zagreb the perfect city for seniors to explore. Here is a map of Zagreb to help you get around.

Culturally, it is a very old and traditional European city, with its numerous historical monuments and a long cultural history reminding of the times gone by . Having been involved in travel for over 35 years, I am well acquainted with the major travel providers such as TripAdvisor, Lonely Planet, Fodor’s, Frommer’s, Wikitravel and a host of others.  I have not yet seen inyourpocket.com.  Here’s their version on Zagreb. This video by the same firm provides a nice overview of the city.

An inexpensive means of viewing the city is to take the Zagreb Tram (Mini Tourist Train). TripAdvisor wants you to consider these 57 attractions along with 14 museums, 12 landmarks, 14 cultural events and much more.

Zagreb’s Major Attractions

Most of Zagreb’s major attractions are in the city center, which consists of two main sections, Gornji Grad (Upper Town) and Donji Grad (Lower Town). Gornji Grad is on a high plateau above Donji Grad and home to Zagreb’s Cathedral and parliament building. Donji Grad is a more modern area known for museums and the Croatian National Theatre.

The Michelin Travel Guide finds 22 major sites to see and suggests that seniors look into these 6 hotels. I leave you with 20 things to do in Zagreb, so have fun choosing which ones you want to take in and check out this nice  hotel while you’re at it.

Enjoy Zagreb.  jeb