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We have left the farmland of Karnac and 6 hours later entering the capital city of Croatia Zagreb.

Zagreb is the capital and largest city of Croatia, known for its Austro-Hungarian architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and the historic Upper Town containing many landmarks.

The Donji Grad area is the center for trolley transportation to many parts of the city.

Zagreb's Lower Town, or Donji Grad, is the city's bustling modern center, characterized by Ban Jelačić Square, lively streets, shopping, restaurants, and major transport hubs.

Our group is meeting out local guide this morning in the central area of Donji Grad plaza. .

Zagreb, is one of Europe’s most exciting destinations. Far from being confined to museums and formal restaurants and galleries, life in Zagreb is lived on the streets of the city itself, with public art, street food, and majestic green parks delighting locals and tourists alike in all four seasons.

We take off on a walking tour of Zagreb, with out local guide, in the Lower Town, Donji Grad and the Upper Town. Here we observe a grid laid out in the 19th century of the town. A city of over 800,000 people today.

The finite work over the entrance of the Zagreb Cathedral. The beginnings of the construction of the Zagreb Cathedral date back to the 11th century when King Ladislav founded the Zagreb diocese. The cathedral was then built in the Romanesque-Gothic style, and after the great attack of the Tatars, it was rebuilt in the Gothic style.

The Zagreb Cathedral has been closed for almost five years following the earthquake in 2020. The restoration work is challenging and takes a long time.

The Dolac is the most visited and the best known farmer's market in Zagreb, well known for its combination of traditional open market with red umbrella stalls.

Locally grown fruits and vegetables

After walking up the steep hills we find the entrance to the upper town a Patron Saint. Our Lady of the Stone Gate, is considered the patron saint of Zagreb, honoring the Virgin Mary, whose icon miraculously survived a great fire in 1731 within the Stone Gate chapel. The event led to the icon becoming a revered object of devotion.

The area around the Stone Gate became a pilgrimage site where people light candles and offer prayers for blessings.

The entrance and Patron Saint in the distance.

City Hall. A news crew was waiting for some one important to depart or arrive at the building.

This was an interesting museum.. The Museum of Broken Relationships. I could have left a couple..

The view of the Lower City from the Upper city seeing all the new buildings going up.

Today we leave Zagreb and drive to Plitvice Lakes. Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, for its outstanding and picturesque series of lakes, caves, and connected waterfalls.

The protected area extends over 115 square miles land, hills, lakes and streams with multiple water falls throughout the area.

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