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around it, and beyond that, a monument to the dead of World War I. In every direction, as
far as the eye can see, are the final resting places of great Croatians.
Cost and Hours:
Free, daily April-Sept 6:00-20:00, Oct-March 7:30-18:00.
Getting There:
Catch bus #106 from in front of the Cathedral (3/hour) and ride six
stops,orabout10minutes,tothestopcalledsimply“Mirogoj”(theone
after
thestopcalled
“Mirogoj Arkada”). The return bus leaves from across the street.
In addition to the art gallery at the Mimara Museum (described earlier), art lovers may want
tovisit atrioofotherZagreb artmuseums. Three different collections coverworksfromthe
20th century through today: The
Modern Gallery
features art from the early 20th century
Museum of Contemporary Art
focuses on mid-century art (south of the river and not as
convenient to visit, avenija Dubrovnik 17,
www.msu.hr
); and the innovative
Lauba,
with
For details on any of these, check their websites or ask at the TI.
As this is a convention and business town, rates at business-oriented hotels are highest on
weekdays mid-February through mid-July, then again from September through November.
At other times of year, and weekends year-round, you'll generally enjoy lower rates. I've
listed the average rates—they may be slightly higher or lower with demand. If I've listed
two sets of rates separated by slashes, the first is for high season and the second is for low
season.
$$$ Jägerhorn Hotel
is the top choice in Zagreb for affordable elegance in an excellent
location (one long block from Jela
č
i
ć
Square, along the busy Ilica boulevard but tucked
back on a quieter courtyard). Its 18 rooms are small but well-appointed, and a fine down-
town refuge (Sb-€95/€85, Db-€110/€100, higher price is for June-Sept, air-con, free guest
computer and Wi-Fi, free parking, Ilica 14, tel. 01/483-3877,
www.hotel-jagerhorn.hr
,
Sleep Code
(5 kn = about $1, €1 = about $1.30, country code: 385, area code: 01)
S
=Single,
D
=Double/Twin,
T
=Triple,
Q
=Quad,
b
=bathroom. Unless otherwise
noted, credit cards are accepted and breakfast is included, but the modest tourist tax
