Zagreb

On the second floor of the 18th-century Raffay Palace, this collection is a solid introduction to Croatian Naive Art, mostly the work of self-taught peasant painters from the villages of the east. — Time Out

Its neo-Gothic twin towers, visible over the city, are as close as Zagreb gets to a visual identity worthy of calling-card status. — Time Out

Has generated a fascinating and complex collection. — Frommer's

Sljeme is an ideal place for picnicking, but you may wish to save your appetite for dinner at one of the excellent restaurants on the road home. — Fodor's

Well worth a visit for anyone interested in urban design, this museum traces the city's most important historical, economic, political, social, and cultural events from medieval times up to the present day. — Fodor's

It is fascinating to view the stuffed mammal collection as well as the endless cabinets filled with animal, vegetable, and mineral specimens. — Frommer's

Served as home and studio to Ivan Meštrović from 1922 until his emigration to the United States in 1942. — Fodor's

After landing in Croatia’s capital city, be sure to explore the old town including this beautifully tiled church. — Afar Magazine

The ostentatious temple to drama opened with lots of fanfare in 1890 when Emperor Franz Josef did the honors. — Frommer's

In 1731 a devastating fire consumed all the wooden elements of the gate, except for a painting of the Virgin and Child. — Fodor's

A ground-floor display of items brought home by Croatian explorers, including ritual masks from the Congo, Indian textiles, tree-bark paintings from Australia and Chinese ceremonial dresses. — Time Out

A charming, well-maintained pedestrian zone lined with 19th-century town houses. — Fodor's

Overlooking the lovely Strossmayer Promenade, with amazing views over the city rooftops, Lotršćak Tower dates from the 13th century. — Frommer's

Farmers from the surrounding countryside set up their stalls here daily, though the market is at its busiest on Friday and Saturday mornings. — Fodor's

Built from the aftermath of the Sava River’s epic flooding in 1964, Jarun Lake is now one of Zagreb’s most cherished recreational areas. — Afar Magazine