Belgrade, Serbia

Zagreb, the Western metropolis – Croatia

Published: September 19, 2008

Zagreb is undoubtedly the “Western” city in the former Yugoslavia.
Shopping streets with all kind of boutiques you may think of remind
rather Western Europe than the Western Balkans. There are some
monuments to see, situated around the cathedral hill. Don’t miss the
old town where not only parliament and government buildings, but as
well many museums stand. And to go out, the most fancy coffees are
situated around the small lake outside town where you will find – like
anywhere in the Balkans – expensive cars and mini skirts. And hills in
the east of town, reachable by tramway, are worth a walk. Zagreb
is nice to visit and moreover easy to reach (6 hours by train from
Belgrade, several day trains and one night train), but don’t plan too
many days, as more interesting places like Sarajevo or Mostar are very
near.
Even if the official Youth hostel is situated very close to the train
station, travellers that appreciate comfort, cleanness and friendly
service should absolutely avoid it (other Youth hostels where we have
been on the Balkans were all very recommendable). Tourists reported
that there is an other private hostel outside centre that is very nice
and not expensive.



photo by sebas

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