Travelling back – a stop in Zagreb – Zulchefil Aylin
After spending a wonderful week in Celje, Slovenia, with the students from , on our way back home, we stopped for a few hours in the capital of Croatia, Zagreb.
Zagreb is located in the country's northwestern part, near a stunning mountain range, along the Sava River. With a population of nearly 700 thousand people, the city is full of joy, colorful food markets, and outstanding architecture.
The first landmark that we got to see was the Cathedral of Zagreb. It was built in 1906 and is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and kings Saint Stephen and Saint Ladislaus. Right next to the cathedral is the Dolac Market, an indoor and outdoor market full of souvenirs, fruits, vegetables, and happiness. Along the market is the "Ban Josip Jelačić" town's central square, the most famous landmark in Zagreb. Initially, the square's name was "Harmica" but it was renamed, after Ban Josip Jelačić, a Croatian politician and military strategist.
The symbol of Zagreb might be considered the Funicular. It is the shortest funicular in the world, 66 meters long. Moreover, it was built in the 1890s, being the oldest way of transportation in the city. After a short walk from the funicular, there is the Museum of Broken Relationships. It was founded by two artists when their relationship came to an end. The items in the museum are objects left behind from people's break-ups. In the same area, St. Mark's Church can be visited. The church is one of the oldest in Zagreb dating from the 13th century.
All in all, I enjoyed spending my time in one of the most captivating capital cities in Europe and I recommend it to anyone due to its colorful places and how welcoming people are.
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