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)

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

Apr 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

Apr 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

Apr 25, 2025

Breadclub

Cruffins from heaven

Breadclub is an artisanal bakery in Zagreb. It sounds like an exaggeration, but believe me, everything is delicious here - it's always hard to choose...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Mirna

Marić

Apr 23, 2025

Program Bar

For coffee and design lovers

Program Bar in Zagreb has superb coffee and some offbeat decoration. This cafe has become one of my favorites for long, relaxing sessions with friends...

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Bars
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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Mirna

Marić

Apr 23, 2025

Hotel Jägerhorn's Cafe

A touch of elegance

Hotel Jägerhorn's Cafe in Zagreb is located in a small passage, near the main square. It has a beautiful terrace with great view & delicious coffee!

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Bars
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Coffee & tea

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Mirna

Marić

Apr 23, 2025

Pekarski obrt Trajković

Bakery from another time

"Pekarski obrt Trajković" stands out from all other bakeries in Zagreb. It's probably the oldest one still running, and the only one with a wood-fired oven

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Snacks

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Mirna

Marić

Apr 11, 2025

Rokov Perivoj

From cemetery to Croatian Parnassus

"Rokov Perivoj" in Zagreb has a long history of conversions. Nowadays, it's one of my favourite places to stroll and get immersed in a poetic atmosphere...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Mirna

Marić

Apr 11, 2025

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