Zagreb is a city of one million inhabitants and is really the political, cultural and scientific centre of Croatia. As a part of central Europe, Zagreb can certainly be called the Croatian Metropolis. The first written record of Zagreb dates back to 1094, and in 1994 it celebrated its 900th anniversary.

There are many important years in its history such as 1242 when King Bela IV issued his " Golden Bull " granting Gradec the status of Free Royal City. In 1557 Zagreb became the capital of Croatia. Other important dates include 1606, the founding year of the first Grammar School (Gymnasium), and 1667 - the establishment of the first University.

By 1862, Zagreb was connected by rail to the rest of the Austro - Hungarian Empire; by 1866, Zagreb had its own Academy of Arts and Sciences, and in 1910, the first international trade exposition was held under the title of " The Zagreb Gathering ". The same exhibition is today held under the title The Zagreb Fair.

Zagreb is the host of many events: the International Folk Festival, the International Flower Show, World Festival of Animated Cartoons organised by the well known Zagreb School of animated Film, as well as many other events.

There is also a very ancient musical tradition in this city. Paganini and Liszt performed here and many well known musicians were born in Zagreb. It is also the city of the famous Zagreb Soloists, the Zagreb Quartet, which has hosted numerous international musical festivals and competitions.

Hotel, catering and tourist facilities are taking care of guests in order to satisfy them during their stay in our town and to enable them to see more and have a better time.

Zagreb has hosted many major international sports events, such as World and European Championships, UNIVERSIADE '89, World Students Racing Championship '98 and 2^nd World Military Games.

The hotel capacity is more than 4000 beds and the hotels and catering facilities offer 8000 seats indoors and 4000 seats outdoors.

Zagreb is a significant fashion and market centre, which offers goods from all over the world. In Zagreb the charm of Old Europe can be felt; in its architecture, its parks, its cafes, its restaurants and ... in its citizens

The major European air companies fly to Zagreb Airport. Bus transport is a half hour drive from the airport to the accommodation in Zagreb (17 km).

Zagreb is situated on the main road connecting Europe with Eastern Europe and the Middle East.