The City of Zagreb, the capital of the Republic of Croatia is situated on the geographical, cultural, historical and political crossroads of Europe’s east and west, connects the continental and the Mediterranean spirits. It is also the cultural, scientific, economic, political and administrative centre of the Republic of Croatia with a quarter of the total population of the Republic of Croatia in Zagreb. It is a safe, welcoming metropolis with a turbulent history and an abundance of intriguing notable citizens, a city which wholeheartedly invites guests to explore it. (photo by: M. Gašparović)