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Shopping in Zagreb

Zagreb is a good shopping city, with many international and local brands dotting the city centre; Ilica Street is the main shopping drag. Great Zagreb souvenirs are a ‘Croata’ tie (apparently ties originate in Croatia) or some homemade foods from Dolac Market.

Key areas: 

Croatian wines, rakija (grape brandy), olive oil and truffle products make perfect presents: purchase them in Bornstein, Kaptol 19, a charming vaulted brick cellar in Gornji Grad.

Fashion buffs can shop in the likes of Emporio Armani, Frane Petrića 5, Escada, Gundulićeva 15, and Mango, Ilica 20. Other big European high street names are also represented along Ilica and Vlaška, which run west and east respectively off Trg Bana Jelačića.

Markets: 

The highlight of shopping in Zagreb has to be a visit to Dolac, the market on the north side of Trg Bana Jelačića, open Monday to Friday 0700-1600 (Saturday and Sunday 0700-1200). Colourful stalls vending fruit, vegetables and flowers set up on the raised piazza outside, while an indoor area below displays meats and dairy products. Visitors looking for reasonably priced souvenirs and gifts should check out the craft stalls behind the fruit and vegetable section.

Shopping centres: 

The main and most traditional department store in Zagreb is Nama, Ilica 4; other popular shopping centres are Branimir Centar, Draškovićeva 51, and Centar Kaptol, Nova Ves 17.

Opening hours: 

Shops in Zagreb are generally open Monday to Friday 0900-1300 and 1700-2000 and Saturday 0900-1300.

Tax information: 

Tax can be reclaimed on all goods over 800HRK by filling out the PDV-P form (available in most shops); the form is processed by the customs office upon leaving the country.

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