Croatian cities on foot

Famous streets in Zagreb

Enjoy a leisurely stroll and do some window shopping!

• 1Ilica
  Supposedly named after a stream of the same name that used to babbled here, Ilica together with Jelacic square is the vibrant centre of the Croatian capital. Beside the 16-storey Croatian skycraper called Neboder, Ilica leads west towards Britanski square. At Ilica 15 is the Choco Bar of the renowned Croatian chocolate factory, Kras. The next building is the Toso Dabac Archive, once the former studio of the famous Zagreb photographer.
  The lower station of the funicular is also in Ilica.
• 2Tkalciceva
  Tkalciceva street comes to life after dark. It runs from Jelacic square up the hill and lined with bars and comfy cafés, galleries and little shops. At 70 Ivica i Marica (the Croatian Hansel and Gretel) pastry shop awaits you with deleicious and healthy cakes, at 53 the atelier of the famous Zagreb jeweller, Lazer Lumezi can be found.

Famous streets throughout Croatia

• 1Dubrovnik - Stradun / Placa
  The beautiful pedestrian promenade of Dubrovnik, Stradun is the broadest street in the old town. Its other name, Placa comes from the Latin term "platea communis" indicating that the street is also the venue of all great public events. Stradun spans from Large Onofrio Fountain to Pred Luzom square which is dominated by the baroque St Blaise's Church.
• 2Split - Marmontova
  The large Dalmatian city, Split's most enjoyable pedestrian mall was named after Napoleon's Marshal Marmont. It runs from the palm-fringed seaside promenade, Riva towards the National Theatre and features elegant boutiques and hip cafés. Pirja, the funnel fountain and the fish market is also located here.
• 3Rijeka - Korzo
  Korzo runs east through Rijeka's centre from Jadranski square towards Rjecina River. The most remarkable building here is the City Tower - a gate topped with a clock tower. Korzo is also home to elegant period buildings such as Vukovic Palace and Wohinz Palace, trendy cafés and shops. Indulge yourself in Rijeka's Kras Choco Bar at Korzo 24a.
• 4Porec - Decumanus
  The main street of Porec's old town stretches between Marafor square and Slobode square. Beautifully preserved baroque and Gothic palaces e.g. Zucchato Palace stand here. Take a narrow side street towards north to reach Porec's main attraction, the 6th-century Euphrasian basilica.

The best places to hang around

• The sea organ in Zadar
  The permanent concert of the sea organ takes place on Zadar Riva, at the end of Obala Kralja Petra Kresimira IV. There are 35 pipes underneath the simple stone steps - the place where the audience "is seated". As the sea waves push air through these pipes, depending on their size ever-changing sounds are created. Sit on the steps and enjoy the view or the sunset together with the sea's music!

• Giardini in Pula
  Surrounded by nice buildings, Guardini is one of Pula's favourite meeting places. Here stands the Triumphal Arch of Sergius commemorating the Sergii, an influential family in the early Roman colony. Beyond the arch the street leads to Pula's old town. Giardini is also the home to Cafe Uliks. Look who is sitting at a table here; isn't it James Joyce? The Irish author once worked as an English teacher of the Berlitz school in Pula. Don't miss having a cup of coffee with him!

• A lovely park in Sibenik
  If you like resting in a shady park after a tasty lunch head Perivoj Roberta Visjanija. This terraced park on the south-east end of Sibenik's old town overlooks the sea and contains many flower beds, trees and benches. The prominent features are the fountains and the statue of King Kresimir IV. The imposing white building on the lower end is the Franciscan church and monastery.