Gavella Drama Theatre (Frankopanksa 8-10 10000 Zagreb) – named after Croat theater pioneer Branko Gavella (1885-1962), this venue hosts various theatrical and opera productions, many of which are familiar: from “Amadeus”, to “Crime and Punishment”, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” “Three Sisters” and many others. See its website for upcoming shows and ticket info: www.gavella.hr
Ferdinand Budicki Automobile Museum (Kneza Ljudevita Posavskog 48, Zagreb) – located within a hangar-style building, this museum was opened in 2013 and has a collection of cars from different time periods (such as the post-World War II era). It is named after the Croatian who opened the first auto repair shop and dealership in the […]
Dvorista (Upper Town, Zagreb) – this festival, which takes place annually in mid-July for nine days at the historic district of Zagreb known as “Upper Town”, is the Croatian word for “courtyards”. With a motto “each courtyard has its story”, this event offers to visitors a chance to experience part of the town that is […]
Croatian National Theatre (Trg maršala Tita 15, Zagreb) – this venue is a relic from the days when Croatia was still part of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. Opened by Emperor Franz Josef in 1895, this theater house holds various local theatrical productions, operas, ballets, and other events. See its website for info on future events: www.hnk.hr
Botanical Gardens (Marulićev trg 9A, Zagreb) – located in the city center, these grounds, founded in 1889, consists of an Enlgish-style arboretum, rock gardens, ponds with lily-pads, French-inspired flowerbeds, and as many as 10 glasshouses. Of the 10,000 plant species that are here, most come from Croatia, while others come from elsewhere (as far as […]
Aquadome (Ellehammers Allé 3, Billund) – within Lalandia Billund (the same town where Legoland is located), this is Scandinavia’s largest Aquadome. Visitors can enjoy the tropical climate in the huge Aquadome with water activities in all kinds and lots of fun for young and old. Revel in the speed and excitement of the Tornado and […]
Bakken KBH (Flaesketorvet 19, Copenhagen) – the one thing that Copenhagen and New York have in common is that they both have a lively club-friendly area called the “Meatpacking District”. Copenhagen’s version of that neighborhood has, among other venues, “Bakken KBH”. That nightspot, which caters to the local 20-something college crowd, has “Brandy Thursdays” events […]
Volkswagen Marathon Weekend — The annual Volkswagen Prague Marathon, being awarded with the IAAF Road Race Gold Label, is considered to be one of the most beautiful and international marathons in the world. The start and finish of the race is on Old Town Square in the historic centre of the city. The course leads […]
Urbano Latino Festival (various locations within Prague)—this is an international Latin & Urban festival with quite a unique atmosphere. There are Salsa dance workshops, live performances, dance shows, international DJing sessions, animation. ruffles for special prices and much more. No doubt, members of Prague’s Latin immigrant communities come out in force to participate in this […]
United Islands — United Islands is Prague’s largest open-air music festival, which first started holding this event in 2003. The visitors can enjoy new discoveries on the European music scene, programming blocks, a couple of exotic musical destinations and, of course, the traditional Club Night that opens the festival. The festival usually takes place on […]