Zagreb is comprised of three cities: Upper Town - with peace and tranquility of times past, Down Town - the bustle of European capitals and New Zagreb - an exhibition of modern architecture and urbanism.
In the upper town, the main attraction is the old crowd streets lighted by gas lamps. On these streets there are the most museums in the city, and one of the oldest churches in Croatia: St. Mark's Church. Here you can visit the Parliament building, St. Michael
Church and the Stone Gate, which dates from the thirteenth century.
Top Town is dedicated to the baroque architectural style, specific style of the nineteenth century. Here, tourists can stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets or stop at one of the many restaurants, bars and cafes.
In Lower Town are few tourist attractions, such as the National Theatre, St. Mimara Museum, Dolac outdoor market, Ban Jelacic Square.
New Town or New Zagreb city skyscrapers. Here, modernity has reached the highest points, and life has a hurried pace, specifically in large cities. In the New Zagreb is the most important commercial centers. Thus, the Croatians are proud of some malls accessible
to any pocket.
The tourist attractions are: the neo-Gothic cathedral formerly known as St. Stephen's Cathedral, now being dedicated to the Assumption.
Mirogoj Cemetery located in the north of Zagreb, is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Europe.
Mimara Museum, housed in a neo-Renaissance style building, contains one of the most valuable art collections in Europe.
Zagreb hosts many cultural events Animafest (international festival of animated film), avant-garde music festival, Floraart (famous flower exhibition), week of contemporary dance, Eurokaz (Contemporary Theatre Festival), pop music festival.
