Sept. 30
Zagreb, a city of 800,000, is beautifully laid out by a grid system established in the 19th century. Starting out as two rival settlements in medieval times, divided by a brook, it later developed into a city of neighborhoods. Our guided city tour today began with a funicular ride up to view the medieval monuments of Upper Town, including St. Marks, with its tile roof and the twin-spired St. Stevens Cathedral. (Croatia is 88% Catholic) Dolac Market is a delightful open air food and flower market leading back down to the main square and transportation hub which is sporting new blue trams.There are many beautiful 18th and 19th century middle-European style buildings and peaceful parks here in this clean city.
Our trip leader, Ivana, is great fun and so willing to join us in her spare time, showing us the "good" places to eat. This afternoon she took a few of us "single" gals for coffee and exploring further in the city. Free time to buy a piece of folk art in the native art gallery. Our "dogs are tired", so back to our Best Western to rest up for tonight dinner on the town.
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