Zagreb, as the capital and the largest city of Croatia, it is the cultural, economic and governmental center of the Republic of Croatia.
City of Zagreb is situated between the southern slopes of the Medvednica Mountain and northern and southern bank of the Sava River; it is approximately 122 meters above sea level.
The population of Zagreb is approximately 1,106,000 inhabitants and it is the only Croatian city with population exceeds one million people.

The origin of the name Zagreb is unknown; there are few legend stories and theory but the first recorded appearance of the name Zagreb is from 1094, at that time the city exists as two different centers: smaller area, Kaptol, it was canonical settlement where the city Cathedral is, and larger area Gradec fortified settlement on the neighboring hill inhabited by mainly farmers and merchants. In 1242 Zagreb actually Gradec becomes a free royal town. Political and other conflict between the free town of Gradec and Zagreb diocese Kaptol came to end when Kaptol and Gradec were united in 1851 by ban Josip Jelacic, by whom today the name of the main city square is.

Zagreb is significant tourist center, mainly as important point for people travelling from Western and Central Europe to the Adriatic coast, but it is also interesting travel destination itself.
The historical part of Zagreb is situated north from Ban Jelacic main square, there you can find Kaptol and Upper Town with medieval buildings, churches, museums, palaces, government buildings and galleries. This historical area is popular by toursits and can be reached on foot from main square or by funicular from nearby Tomiceva Street.

In numerous Zagreb museums you can find history and art from Croatia but also this part of Europe. Here is a few notable museums:

Mimara Museum - situated in 19th century palace and opened to the public in 1987, the museum comprise more of 3,000 works of art of various techniques and materials, and different cultures and civilizations.

Archeological Museum - it comprise wide history collection
which include evidence of Croatian presence in the area.

Croatian Natural History Museum - holds collection of Neanderthal remains stone weapons and tools of prehistoric Krapin a man, found at one site.

Museum of Technology - here you can find numerous historic aircraft, cars, machinery and equipment.

Museum of the City of Zagreb - holds collection from the artistic, cultural, economic and political history of the Zagreb and surroundings from Roman finds to the modern days.

Notable souvenir in Zagreb is the tie or cravat which can be found in Ilica shopping street; nearby is also Tkalciceva Street lined with bars where you can hang out.
In Zagreb restaurants you can find local and international cuisine, notable local specialties
turkey with mlinci, is kind of pasta; strukli, cottage cheese strudel and kremsnite, custard slices in flaky pastry. Also delicious Zagreb style steak stuffed with ham and cheese.

 Video Clip City of Zagreb (Intro)