Sketch for a Summer Portrait: When Life Goes Outdoors
Lifestyle, which earns added value from the interaction between tradition and modern dynamics, is the reason why tourist have special appreciation for the atmosphere in Zagreb.
appeal. This is when events are transferred to streets, squares and parks, interacting with a relaxed rhythm of the city. To many, the best invitation to visit are open-air concerts and festivals in the city’s recreational zones, open-air theatre stages while restaurants, bars and pastry shops are a special story. Their terraces create an excellent interaction of a relaxed life, ambience but also appealing tastes and scents.
Many are attracted by the atmosphere of Zagreb’s markets, the most attractive of which is certainly the Dolac Market. It is located right next to the city’s main square. It offers an abundance of local home-grown groceries which point to traditional values that are still kept despite many challenges.
Zagreb’s restaurants and eateries offering dishes from the region as well as from the Adriatic region nearby, contribute to the return to tradition. In addition to international and local cuisine of other countries, this very return to the traditional dishes from Zagreb and Croatia, to which Croatian chefs will add a modern touch, is a powerful invitation to taste them. Not only visitors but also citizens who live their life with their city and all of its events respond to it.
Therefore, it is no wonder that Zagreb was chosen by many foreigners as their permanent residence. This is where they found the right balance between business and relaxation, a lot of cultural activities, educational choices, excellent traffic connections and, the most importantly, safety.