Zagreb Cathedral (Kaptol 31, Zagreb) – this is the most monumental and the most impressive Gothic-style sacred structure southeast of the Alps. Its ground plan, with slender cross-ribbed arches within three polygonal apses with narrow windows, resembles French architectural patterns; the details of its subsequently added naves (of equal height) correspond to the building patterns […]
St. Mark’s Church (Trg Sv. Marka 5, Zagreb) — this is one of the oldest buildings in Zagreb. It was built in the 13th century; from that first, Romanesque period, only a window in the south wall and the bell-tower foundation are preserved. Gothic arches and the shrine were built in the second half of […]
St. Jacob’s Cathedral (Fausta Vrančića 18, 22000 Šibenik) — built between 1431 and 1535, St. Jacob’s Cathedral found itself in the middle of the development of monumental art between North Italy, Dalmatia and Tuscany in the 15th and 16th centuries. Three architects – Francesco di Giacomo, George of Dalmatia and Nicholas of Florence – developed […]
Mirogoj Cemetery (Aleja Hermanna Bollea 27,10000 Zagreb) – this is one of Zagreb’s free attractions: this unique cemetery which takes up a good chunk of local real estate. Due to its grand architecture, it’s considered one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Europe (its magnificent arcade was designed by German architect Herman Bolle). Besides being […]
YES Club (Skretova 1, New Town, Prague 2) – this is also a cellar club, only larger than the others (3 levels) — the cocktail lounge area, the main floor and the mezzanine which offers views over the dance floor and alcoves with comfy seating. Conveniently located just a few minutes from Wenceslas Square, Yes […]
Meštrović Atelijer (Mletačka ulica 8, 10000, Zagreb) — The Mestrovic Studio is part of the Ivan Mestrovic Museums together with the Mestrovic Gallery and Kastelet-Crkvine in Split, as well as the Church of the Sacred Redeemer in Otavice. It is part of the bequest of the greatest Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic. The collection is located in […]
U Bukanýra (Horejsi Nabrezi, under Palackeho Bridge – left side of the river, Prague) – this is a house boat music bar – making this one of the most unique nightspots in Prague. The club’s name means “At Buccaneer’s” in Czech, with local DJs on hand to play House and Drum n’ Bass, Trance and […]
Starsky & Hutch Bar & Club (Uhelny Trh 2, Old Town, Prague 1) – this is another of Prague’s cellar clubs. This venue is popular with the local college students, as well as foreign visitors intrigued by the fact that the club owners named their place after a 1970s American TV show. There is also […]
Maksimir Park (Maksimirski perivoj bb, 10000 Zagreb) – this park is located in the eastern part of Zagreb. It was open to public in 1794 and was the first public promenade in this part of the Europe. It was named after its founder, the Zagreb bishop Maksimilian Vrhovec (1752 – 1827) who, apart from the […]
Lotrscak Tower (Strossmayerovo šetalište 9, 10000 Zagreb) – this is a 13th century defense tower that was originally built to guard to southern gate of the Gradec city tower. The Gric cannon was added in the 19th century – which is shot from its top every day at Noon to mark the middle of the […]