Zagreb camp - lake Rakitje

Heart of Croatia – the ancientcity of Zagrebfirst mentioned in the late ELEVENTH century. The modern capitalCroatiais one of the Central parts of the machinery, textile, chemical, manufacturing and electrical engineering industry and has developed excellent printing and leather-Shoe enterprises. The legend associated with the origin of the name of the city, says that in the old days in these places, during military campaign, exhausted by thirst and fatigue, the soldiers found the water when their leader stuck in the ground sword, and in a moment from the ground huddled a saving source. Then the Governor shouted, "Rake!", then gain new forces soldiers were victorious in battle. Zagreb is the center of various events, celebrations and festivals. Thanks to its long history, the city has preserved many unique architectural monuments, betraying the streets of Zagreb a unique look. Most of the buildings belongs to the middle ages and Renaissance, and the imagination with its beauty and grandeur. Is the Gothic churches, an Episcopal Palace with its picturesque chapel, the Baroque buildings, Opera and Conservatoire, Academy of arts, as well as more than 40 museums of various subjects, 16 theatres, among which the pearl of the architecture of the state is the building of the national theatre, more than 3 dozen galleries, as well as an unimaginable number of other monuments and picturesque places. One of the features of the town is the large number of pedestrian streets, where there is a cozy open-air restaurants, decorated with flowers and greenery. Among the most popular attractions in Zagreb it should be noted the Church of St. Mark, St. Catherine Church, Cathedral of the assumption of the virgin Mary. It is also worth mentioning the natural attractions of the city is the promenade, decorated with parkland and the beach of the river Sava, which acquires a special charm in the evening, in the rays of the setting sun. Across the river thrown more than 10 bridges. Also here You can go by yacht or ferry, admiring the view of the lower part of Zagreb. The large-scale garden-Park attraction of the city is a gorgeous Park "Maksimir". Young travelers will surely come like the Zagreb zoo, whose area reaches more than 7 Hectares. The largest area of the capital is King Tomislav square, where there is an absolutely charming building of the pavilion of art and the Museum. Also the oldest building of the city are the Stone gate and defensive tower, the construction of which relates to the XIII century.