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Brestovac Sanatorium

Built in 1909, the Sanatorium has been one of the best tuberculosis care centres of its time in the whole of Europe. The ruins of this sanatorium now hide amid the woods of Zagreb. Located in the quaint surroundings of mountains, the Brestovac Sanatorium was built as one of the leading TB care facilities with its location giving the perfect healing surrounding to the patients. But behind the formation is a beautiful love story of a doctor who built the Sanatorium in the memory of his tuberculosis ailing lady love whom he lost due to the deadly disease. The hospital is also said to have rendered its services during the time of the World War II post which it fell into ruins and was abandoned. The site is open for travellers who want to see the remains of the hospital, be a part of the painful love story behind it and also by paintballers who indiscriminately use the space for their unsuspecting targets. This one is a must see place! Read More

A perfect retreat for families and friends, the Maksimir Zoo is sure to leave you revitalised. The park calls for a unison with nature with picturesque views accompanying you for your vacation. Ideal for half a day outing, the Maksimir Park and city Zoo make for the perfect retreat into the bounties of nature. Opened to public in 1794, the park is a great escape into the wild with no intervention from any manmade menace. Spread in a humungous area of 18 hectares, the Maksimir Park houses the Zoological Garden of Zagreb within it. The zoo is home to rare species such as sea lions, grey seals, tapis, lemurs etc. Read More

A testimony to Croatian artists Olinka Vistina and Drazen Grubisic and their sentimental breakup, this museum is sure to strike a chord somewhere. The place houses reminders of people's heartbreaks, things that were of sentimental value before two people parted ways after being together. With a footfall of over 1000 people a week, the Museum of Broken relationships is one of a kind and should definitely be on your list of things to see while in Zagreb. When Croatian artists Olinka Vistina and Drazen Grubisic separated, they were holding themselves back from parting away with the gifts, memories that they had shared over the years. The unwillingness to give them away led to the creation of Museum of Broken Relationships which became testimony to their memories in form of physical things over the years. As the idea gained prominence, donations from parting couples found their way to the museum, expanding its collection. From a woman's tears in a bottle to flowers and teddy bears, you are sure to find some unusual reminders of things people do when in love. The museum gained so much popularity that a second one was opened in Los Angeles in 2016. Read More

Situated in the "Green Horseshoe” in Donji Grad, the Croatian National Theatre is an attractive landmark in the Lower Town. It is built in neo-baroque and rococo styles of architecture and has three domes. Watching an opera, drama, or ballet performance, here is a lifetime experience. The theatre dates back to 1895 when it was built by Viennese architects Hermann Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner. A marvel in yellow, the Croatian National Theatre was officially opened for tourists in 1894. The interiors of the buildings are replete with artworks from celebrated artists such as Vlaho Bukovac and Ivan Mestrovic, making it a delight to the visual senses. The five level seating arrangements along with great sound and stage makes the experience all the more worthwhile. Read More

Upper Town is known as Zagreb's historical district, looking down over the Lower Town and housing all medieval settlements. A stroll through the Upper Town will give you a piece of the glorious history that the town beholds. The Funicular here is the shortest passenger cable railway in the world. Gornji Grad is the most historical part of Zagreb. Known to house several historic sites and tourist attractions, the Upper Town forms the backbone to the beautiful city of Zagreb. A walking tour of the Upper Town will take you through Ilica Street, which was once the longest street in Zagreb. The area is home to the city's Cathedral, St. Mark's Church and Croatian Parliament. Off late, several cafes have opened up making it an amalgamation of history and contemporary development. You will also see several other repositories of the old world charm i.e Funicular (shortest passenger cable railway in the world), Zagreb Cathedral and the likes. Must visit for all explorers! Read More

Villa Rebar is a former estate of a high-ranking fascist dictator which is now nothing but a haunting ruin. Its location at the edge of a Croatian forest along with a mysterious history makes it one of the most riveting sight-seeing experience.¾ If you have a soft point for scary things, head straight to the Villa Rebar situated on the Medvednica mountain. Built by a former fascist dictator Ante Pavelic in 1932, the villa was initially used to build secret tunnels so as to connect the place to military bunkers. The villa also served as the abode of Ante Pavelic in the World War II. He used the place mostly for his military escapades. Pavelic fled the place after the War and the place was eventually refashioned into a resort for recreational purposes. Its haunting origin aside, a fire in 1979 ripped the villa of all its beauty reducing it to its stone foundations--the basic structures on which it was built. Since the incident, the property has remained deserted, adding to the mysterious charm that it beholds. Read More