Zagreb
Welcome to Zagreb, capital of the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb is an old Central
European city. It is located on the intersection of several important routes between
the Adriatic coast and Central Europe.
Zagreb is a business centre, university city and city of culture, art and
entertainment. Zagreb offer its guests the Baroque feel of the Upper Town,
picturesque open-air markets, various kinds of shops and a delicious local cuisine.
Although it is a city with a population of a million, it has nevertheless preserved its
individual beauty and a feeling for relaxation. Zagreb is a town of green parks and
promenades with many places to visit in the beautiful surroundings. The old and the
new, natural and urban, in a city on a human scale, in Zagreb.
Today's Zagreb came into being as the result of the amalgamation of two medieval
settlements, called Kaptol and Gradec. The first written mention of Zagreb derives
from 1094, when a see was established on Kaptol, while neighbouring Gradec was
proclaimed a free and royal city in 1242. Some remains of the ramparts that once
surrounded the city are still visible. The Baroque reconstructions that the city
underwent in the 17th and 18th century changed the shape of Gradec and Kaptol.
The city outgrew its medieval boundaries, the old houses were knocked down, and
luxurious palaces for the gentry monasteries, churches, the first parks and country
houses were built. Zagreb was established as the centre of government, the
economy and culture of the Croatia of the time. In 1890, the development of the
town was additionally accelerated by the administrative unification of Kaptol and
Gradec into the united city of Zagreb.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Zagreb grew and developed into a real Central
European city, enriched with superb architecture, numerous cultural institutions and
generations of citizens who made their own contributions to the linkage between
Zagreb and other European cultural centres. After the attainment of national
independence in 1991, Zagreb became the capital of the Republic of Croatia, its
political and governmental centre. Zagreb entered the 21st century as a
contemporary city with a population of a milion.
Zagreb has had a tradition of holding fairs ever since 1242. The first international
trade exhibition was held in 1864, following the trend of world expositions and fairs
set in motion by technological and economic progress. Zagreb fair is today the
leading fair and trade exhibition of South East Europe. Each year thousands of
exhibitors from the whole world take a part in some thirty specialised events.
The closeness and good connections with the other European capital cities, the
abundance of extremely well equipped rooms and halls of all sizes, the high-quality
hotels, hospitality, the richness of the culture and entertainment facilities, the
excellent cooking and the pleasant climate make Zagreb an ideal congress
destination. Zagreb's streets and squares are a constant stage for many for many
events. During the summer, there are the most varied things going on and making
the town still livelier and interesting. The most attractive open-air events include the
traditional Folklore Review, the Zagreb summer Festival, the Flora Art Flower Show,
the Balloon, Cake and Portugieser Wine festivals, and all sorts of other things.
Even the buskers have a festival of their own.
Zagreb is the cultural centre of Croatia. There are some fifteen theatres and a
dozen music stages at work in the city. As well as open-air festivals, Zagreb is the
host for a number of international festivals such as the New Theatre Festival or
Eurokaz, the Contemporary Dance Week, the Music Biennial, the Animated Film
Festival and, a relatively new addition, the Urban Festival, which caters for the
younger audience and deals with alternative theatre, dance and painting. Many are
the artists and performers who have been delighted by the Zagreb audience and
the feel of the city.
Zagreb is a city of creativity in the fine arts. Many Zagreb artists are famous names
on the world art scene. In the 1960s, Zagreb was home to the world-important
movement called the New Tendencies. In the many Zagreb galleries and exhibition
spaces you can see or buy works of the most varied forms of artistic expression,
always, however, of exceptional artistic value.
One of the great passions of Zagreb people is taking part in and following sports
and sporting events. Many Zagreb sports people and coaches enjoy world
reputations thanks to the many medals that have kept on being won at the Olympic
Games and various world championships. Zagreb often finds itself the host to great
sporting events and championships thanks to its high quality sporting infrastructure.
Zagreb abounds in parks and green areas. High above the city spreads the
forested Medvednica, the Zagreb mountain, a protected nature park and favourite
outing destination for Zagreb people. High class residential quarters surrounded by
parks have sprung up on the foothills of the mountain that drops down as far as
Ilica, the city principal's street. The business centre is graced by a series of eight
linked parks or gardens called the Lenuzzi or Green Horseshoe. Alongside Lake
Jarun stretches a recreational park with kilometres of pebble beaches that attract
Zagreb people during the summer months.
Zagreb Car Rental
WELT RENT A CAR offer you the newest vehicles at competitive prices.
Their prices include:
rental.
Their vehicles do not exceed 12 months of age, guaranteeing you a “new car
driving experience” every time. If you find a local competitor's Internet offer that is
lower, just let them know. WELT RENT A CAR will beat it.
Count on WELT RENT A CAR to deliver you the best prices with exceptional service.
Zagreb car rental office
Delivery included in the price
Tel. + 385 1 3680-996
Fax. + 385 1 3025-582
info@weltrentacar.hr
Working hours: Meet every reservation
Zagreb airport car rental office
Tel. + 385 1 3680-996
Fax. + 385 1 3025-582
info@weltrentacar.hr
Working hours: Meet every reservation
HR-10410 Velika Gorica, Pleso bb
Welcome to Zagreb, capital of the Republic of Croatia. Zagreb is an old Central
European city. It is located on the intersection of several important routes between
the Adriatic coast and Central Europe.
Zagreb is a business centre, university city and city of culture, art and
entertainment. Zagreb offer its guests the Baroque feel of the Upper Town,
picturesque open-air markets, various kinds of shops and a delicious local cuisine.
Although it is a city with a population of a million, it has nevertheless preserved its
individual beauty and a feeling for relaxation. Zagreb is a town of green parks and
promenades with many places to visit in the beautiful surroundings. The old and the
new, natural and urban, in a city on a human scale, in Zagreb.
Today's Zagreb came into being as the result of the amalgamation of two medieval
settlements, called Kaptol and Gradec. The first written mention of Zagreb derives
from 1094, when a see was established on Kaptol, while neighbouring Gradec was
proclaimed a free and royal city in 1242. Some remains of the ramparts that once
surrounded the city are still visible. The Baroque reconstructions that the city
underwent in the 17th and 18th century changed the shape of Gradec and Kaptol.
The city outgrew its medieval boundaries, the old houses were knocked down, and
luxurious palaces for the gentry monasteries, churches, the first parks and country
houses were built. Zagreb was established as the centre of government, the
economy and culture of the Croatia of the time. In 1890, the development of the
town was additionally accelerated by the administrative unification of Kaptol and
Gradec into the united city of Zagreb.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, Zagreb grew and developed into a real Central
European city, enriched with superb architecture, numerous cultural institutions and
generations of citizens who made their own contributions to the linkage between
Zagreb and other European cultural centres. After the attainment of national
independence in 1991, Zagreb became the capital of the Republic of Croatia, its
political and governmental centre. Zagreb entered the 21st century as a
contemporary city with a population of a milion.
Zagreb has had a tradition of holding fairs ever since 1242. The first international
trade exhibition was held in 1864, following the trend of world expositions and fairs
set in motion by technological and economic progress. Zagreb fair is today the
leading fair and trade exhibition of South East Europe. Each year thousands of
exhibitors from the whole world take a part in some thirty specialised events.
The closeness and good connections with the other European capital cities, the
abundance of extremely well equipped rooms and halls of all sizes, the high-quality
hotels, hospitality, the richness of the culture and entertainment facilities, the
excellent cooking and the pleasant climate make Zagreb an ideal congress
destination. Zagreb's streets and squares are a constant stage for many for many
events. During the summer, there are the most varied things going on and making
the town still livelier and interesting. The most attractive open-air events include the
traditional Folklore Review, the Zagreb summer Festival, the Flora Art Flower Show,
the Balloon, Cake and Portugieser Wine festivals, and all sorts of other things.
Even the buskers have a festival of their own.
Zagreb is the cultural centre of Croatia. There are some fifteen theatres and a
dozen music stages at work in the city. As well as open-air festivals, Zagreb is the
host for a number of international festivals such as the New Theatre Festival or
Eurokaz, the Contemporary Dance Week, the Music Biennial, the Animated Film
Festival and, a relatively new addition, the Urban Festival, which caters for the
younger audience and deals with alternative theatre, dance and painting. Many are
the artists and performers who have been delighted by the Zagreb audience and
the feel of the city.
Zagreb is a city of creativity in the fine arts. Many Zagreb artists are famous names
on the world art scene. In the 1960s, Zagreb was home to the world-important
movement called the New Tendencies. In the many Zagreb galleries and exhibition
spaces you can see or buy works of the most varied forms of artistic expression,
always, however, of exceptional artistic value.
One of the great passions of Zagreb people is taking part in and following sports
and sporting events. Many Zagreb sports people and coaches enjoy world
reputations thanks to the many medals that have kept on being won at the Olympic
Games and various world championships. Zagreb often finds itself the host to great
sporting events and championships thanks to its high quality sporting infrastructure.
Zagreb abounds in parks and green areas. High above the city spreads the
forested Medvednica, the Zagreb mountain, a protected nature park and favourite
outing destination for Zagreb people. High class residential quarters surrounded by
parks have sprung up on the foothills of the mountain that drops down as far as
Ilica, the city principal's street. The business centre is graced by a series of eight
linked parks or gardens called the Lenuzzi or Green Horseshoe. Alongside Lake
Jarun stretches a recreational park with kilometres of pebble beaches that attract
Zagreb people during the summer months.
Zagreb Car Rental
WELT RENT A CAR offer you the newest vehicles at competitive prices.
Their prices include:
- Unlimited km's
- Additional driver
- Airport surcharges
- Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
- Super Collision Damage Waiver (Super CDW)
- Theft Protection (TP)
- Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
- Tax (22%).
rental.
Their vehicles do not exceed 12 months of age, guaranteeing you a “new car
driving experience” every time. If you find a local competitor's Internet offer that is
lower, just let them know. WELT RENT A CAR will beat it.
Count on WELT RENT A CAR to deliver you the best prices with exceptional service.
Zagreb car rental office
Delivery included in the price
Tel. + 385 1 3680-996
Fax. + 385 1 3025-582
info@weltrentacar.hr
Working hours: Meet every reservation
Zagreb airport car rental office
Tel. + 385 1 3680-996
Fax. + 385 1 3025-582
info@weltrentacar.hr
Working hours: Meet every reservation
HR-10410 Velika Gorica, Pleso bb
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