{"id":88125,"date":"2016-08-19T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T11:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/speed-sightseeing-zagreb\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T21:21:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T20:21:21","slug":"speed-sightseeing-zagreb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/en\/speed-sightseeing-zagreb\/","title":{"rendered":"Zagreb in a day: What to do in one day in Zagreb"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I’m off to Zagreb<\/strong>! Are looking for tips on what to do in one day? People always assume I have a lot of free time when travelling on duty. But no. Rather no. The days of day-long layovers on short-haul routes are probably over. Our stays are getting shorter, and workdays longer. But that doesn’t matter; because if I have to choose between sleeping, eating or sightseeing, I take the sightseeing tour in spite of everything. Sometimes I only have a few hours, but with new destinations the incentive is even greater to get to know perhaps not the entire city, but at least a touch of it within this short time and to take in a few sights. That actually works out quite well. So good that I am sometimes overwhelmed when I do have more time in one place!<\/p>\n

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The Cathedral in Zagreb<\/h2>\n\n

I’m heading up to the cathedral<\/strong>. The cathedral is one of the most impressive sight in Zagreb and it’s located in the middle of a hill in the old town. Not to be missed – who would have thought that Zagreb has such a huge cathedral?<\/p>\n

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The Dolac Market<\/h2>\n\n

Nearby, you’ll find a big farmers’ market<\/strong>. And it’s really an experience. If you are looking for an authentic experience, definitely head for the Dolac Market. I bought sacks of fruit and vegetables there, at prices that are almost outrageously cheap and as fresh<\/strong> as if the sun-ripened cherries had just been picked from the tree. A lot of the produce seems to come from the farmers themselves and everything really tastes like summer!<\/p>\n

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Where to eat in Zagreb<\/h2>\n\n

From the market square, Zagreb’s bar and restaurant mile<\/strong> is not far away, besides the usual places with a rustic Balkan ambience, there are also plenty of new cafes and bars – Zagreb is young, open-minded and just waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n

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Art in Zagreb<\/h2>\n\n

The Art Pavilion<\/strong> in Zagreb always hosts great exhibitions of contemporary art. A good option for bad weather days! And if you are in the mood for something extraordinary, you should visit the Museum of Broken Relationships<\/a>, an exhibition of remnants of past loves from all over the world.<\/p>\n

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More tips for Croatia<\/strong>:<\/p>\n