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When the people of Zagreb want to escape from the everyday life of the city, they don’t have to go far. Zagreb leans against Medvednica, a mountain located north of the city.

Silvery and foamy, the Zagreb Sava flows silently. The cradle of Zagreb, its source of life, a place for fishing, a source of fertile arable land, a center of fun and socializing.

The people of Zagreb know how to enjoy a good company.

All these green havens in the middle of the city, from lakes to parks, are home to numerous plant and animal species.

Nature heals, nature calms, nature gives a new perspective.

Today, Medvednica watches over Zagreb and seems to remind all its residents of the importance of nature, as if it is inviting them to explore its beauty and let it calm them.

Many visitors are often surprised when they realize how much of Zagreb's surface is actually made up of water. The source of life on earth.

Hiking on Medvednica is a favorite activity of many people of Zagreb, as well as daring adventurers from all over Croatia and beyond.

The people of Zagreb have always loved nature, enjoyed its charms, and lived in accordance with its principles. It is therefore not surprising that they incorporated nature into the structure of this city and that its streets and squares are intertwined with real green oases.

When we hear the word “bees”, some of us will think of honey (and who doesn’t like this sweet wonder), others will think of flowers, and some people will experience fear of being stung. Whichever group we belong to, we mustn’t and shouldn’t neglect the importance of these tiny creatures in our everyday life and the ecosystem we all depend on.

In competition among 70 regions and cities of the European Union, the City of Zagreb has been awarded the gold prize for the European Capital of Inclusion and Diversity for 2024, in the category of cities with a population exceeding 50,000.

From numerous green areas, ecologically driven public transport to hotels and catering with sustainable practices, Zagreb offers everything necessary for a successful and ecologically conscious business event

The URIHO institution for professional rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities is one of the main pillars of those who live daily with impairment or loss of physical and psychological functions and abilities.

Take, produce, throw away. Whether it's food, clothing, shoes, cosmetics, household items or electronic devices, on a daily basis we accumulate waste that is suffocating our planet.

Sometimes we are not aware of the importance of green spaces in urban areas.

Croatian project to preserve drinking water sources, which is here to prove that an initiative from small Croatia can change the world.

A city that encourages entrepreneurship and supports entrepreneurs to turn their business ideas into competitive products – that’s Zagreb.

Citizens of Zagreb enjoy free access to wireless Internet in public spaces.

People with disabilities are the largest minority group of tourists in the world.

Sustainable lifestyle, ecology and nature have found their place in various elements of our lives: from the food we eat, and the products we buy to our daily habits and thoughts.

We live a fast-paced life and search for information online when we are sitting on the tram, when eating lunch or waiting for a friend to join us for coffee.

Since ancient times, Zagreb has been tightly connected to the hills and plains that surround it.

Perhaps one of the most important symbols of sustainability are new methods of transportation.

The capital of Croatia is also its technology hub - it is home to 80% of the domestic IT industry.

Art is no longer confined to institutions. Art goes out into the streets and becomes visible and accessible to everyone.