Zagreb is the capital of the Republic of Croatia with a population of about one million. It is Croatia's largest industrial, educational, cultural and traffic center.

In 1994, Zagreb celebrated its 900th anniversary. You will be able to see how those years shaped our city, and accordingly you can identify three different parts of Zagreb.

Gornji grad (The Upper Town) is a part dating from the medieval ages. It is situated on the slopes of the Medvednica mountain. It was the strategic guard of the plains stretching beneath. In the past, there were two cities: clerical Kaptol and civilian Gradec (Grič) whose relations weren't peaceful all the time (the name of street 'Krvavi most' - the Bloody Bridge is witness to this).

Donji grad (The Downtown) dates from the 19th and the first half of the 20th century. It has orthogonal streets, large park Maksimir and lake Jarun, beautiful palaces and commercial zones.

Novi Zagreb (New Zagreb) lying on both banks of the river Sava is a city built in the last 50 years. New Zagreb’s characteristics are large avenues, modern apartments and commercial buildings.

The University of Zagreb (Sveučilište) has a tradition since 1669 when it was established as the Jesuit Academy. Today it is made up of 22 faculties and 10 scientific institutes with about 50000 students and represents the base for the Croatia's future.

Do not be worried if you hear a bang at 12 o’clock. It is a real cannon announcing noon. It is also a part of Zagreb's tradition.

The heraldic symbol of Zagreb consists of a town on a hill with opened gates, symbolizing its traditional hospitality. You will be able to check it out yourself.