Mirna Marić

Zagreb

Spotter since 2017

About me

About me
I'm a freelance translator, journalist and photographer with a passion for travelling. I'm very much into arts and culture, and my very special passion is music.

I've been living in Zagreb since 2000 when I came here to study Comparative Literature and English Studies, and I fell in love with this city. From my own travels, I know how precious it is to meet locals and get insider tips from them; it's one of the most wonderful aspects of travelling. And so I equally enjoy being on the ''other side'', i.e. sharing the special places in my own city with other travellers.

I have hosted lots of people from all around the world at my place (via Couchsurfing and various student projects), showed them around and took them to my favourite places. For me, it's a great pleasure to contribute to travellers' impressions about my city.

Why Zagreb
I enjoy living in Zagreb because it has, in my opinion, a perfect ratio between the city size and its cultural offering. I love big cultural cities with tons of artistic events, but at the same time I love to walk and ride a bike (while I dislike spending hours in metro or other public transport), and in Zagreb, I enjoy the fact that I can easily go anywhere on foot or by bike.

I love it because it's culturally very lively, I love its music scene, arthouse cinemas, galleries, theatres. I love its parks and promenades, and open-air venues and summer festivals in the Upper town. I love its street art and small cafes with gourmet coffee. I love its mountain, Medvednica, with lots of hiking trails. I love Jarun lake, biking around it, watching the boats, or drinking endless coffees in one of the cafes on its shore.

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My spots (23)

Gulliver Mural

How Gulliver traveled to Zagreb

The "Gulliver Mural" in Zagreb's Opatovina park was created in November 2016. Gulliver and the Lilliputs always brighten my day...

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Art & culture

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Mirna

Marić

Dec 8, 2025

Dokukino

Indulge in an overdose of documentaries

Dokukino has been bringing joy to cinephiles since 2009 when it opened in the space of KIC (Cultural and Information Centre). The cinema has only 70 seats, so the atmosphere is really homey.

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Art & culture
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Cinema

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Mirna

Marić

Nov 27, 2025

Galerija Link

A paradise for design fans

"Galerija Link" in Zagreb is a design-oriented souvenir shop that has such great decorative and useful items, I often come here to shop for myself, too!

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Mirna

Marić

Nov 13, 2025

Botanical Garden

Meet the diverse Croatian flora

Botanical Garden in Zagreb may not sound like the most exciting proposition, but I love coming here for the events and the quiet from the city noise...

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Relaxing

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Mirna

Marić

Nov 4, 2025

Ribice i Tri Točkice

Tasty fish, joyful ambience

Ribice i Tri Točkice Zagreb makes some of the best value-for-money seafood in the city. It's my first choice to eat fish, and I love the joyous ambience.

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Art & culture
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Restaurants

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Mirna

Marić

Oct 29, 2025

Museum of Contemporary Art

Long-awaited showpiece

Zagreb's Museum of Contemporary Art took many years to be completed, but it's well worth it. I come here to rediscover classics or catch cultural events.

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Art & culture
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Cinema
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Music

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Mirna

Marić

Oct 25, 2025

Petras Atelier

Offbeat jewelry and other goodies

Petras Atelier in central Zagreb is based on the artworks by a creative mother-daughter duo. I come here for original gifts though, I like just browsing!

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Mirna

Marić

Oct 25, 2025

Kavana Lav

Soak in the charm of Upper town

Kavana Lav Zagreb is situated in a former palace and still has a gallery. Almost never crowded, together with its balcony it's peaceful & quiet...

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Art & culture
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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Mirna

Marić

Oct 25, 2025

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