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A TASTE OF ZAGREB

Teodora Antunovich of Croatia Times Travel enjoys the full flavours
of Europe’s new must-visit destination.

Croatia is one of the most talked-about destinations of 2017. This year, Zagreb (population 1.24 million) was recognised as the
The hype around the filming of scenes for Game of Thrones in number one must-visit destination in Europe by Lonely Planet. It was
Dubrovnik’s Old Town shows no signs of slowing down, and for also voted as hosting the best Christmas Markets in Europe for the
good reason. With its iconic fortified walls, the Old Town is a last two years running. No longer an off-the-radar location, Zagreb
spectacular historic sight and not to be missed. is now officially the ultimate city-break, offering culture, arts, food
and endless incredible coffee as the ingredients for a perfect trip.
The Dalmatian Islands are some of my favourites as well. Small-
ship cruising along the gorgeous Adriatic coastline, feeling In Zagreb, picturesque architecture surrounds you at every turn. A
sparkling sun on my skin, and jumping into impossibly blue water mix of tidy 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian buildings and
leaves me daydreaming all year! interesting old socialist buildings is complemented by lush parks,
lively squares and city markets.
Beyond those well-known destinations, another area of this
special country is now moving into the spotlight: Croatia’s As a landlocked city, you might think the locals leave for the
capital city of Zagreb. coast all summer, but summertime in Zagreb is one of the liveliest

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