Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor

Introduction

If you are going to use Zagreb’s main train station, there are six things to know:

(1) The electronic departure screen is confusing because the track/station information will consist of two sets of numbers. The number on the left is the station number and the number on the right is the rail number. These numbers are different at the Croatian station.

When you try to find your train from the main building, first find out the train station based on the station number, then you can use the track number to find your train, don't worry, the station is not very big, it is easy to find.

Only stations 2 and 3 have separate tracks, and the track information is similar to stations in other countries, distinguished by 'a' or 'b'.

(ii) The printed station number on the paper-printed ticket may be different from the station number on the electronic departure board. If this is the case, the number on the electronic board is more correct.

(iii) You may see some old departure posters around the station showing the departure time and platform information for international trains. If they look old, ignore them because they are out of date.

(iv) When you arrive at the platform from the departure hall, you will step into the platform number 1 from the departure hall. Turn right and follow station 1 to enter platform 4 and platform 5. Turn left and walk along Track 1 to enter Station 6. Therefore, stations 1, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed free of charge from the street. You need to go down the stairs and use the subway to get into stations 2 and 3, which have no escalators or elevator access.

(v) The facilities at the station are relatively limited. In addition to the value-added snack bars in the main lobby, there are no luggage storage services and information stations, and only a few food and beverage outlets, so that they are very popular.

(vi) For all of the above reasons, please set aside more trains than you think you need.

Going to the city center

If you don't have a heavy suitcase, etc., you can easily walk 12-15 minutes to the main city square in the centre of Zagreb. Just leave the station, then go straight and walk along the right hand side of the garden.

Venice

Zagreb (; Croatian pronunciation: [zǎːɡreb] ) is the capital and the largest city of Croatia. It is located in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately 122 m (400 ft) above sea level. The estimated population of the city in 2018 was 820,678. The population of the Zagreb urban agglomeration is about 1.1 million, approximately a quarter of the total population of Croatia. Zagreb is a city with a rich history dating from the Roman times to the present day. The oldest settlement located in the vicinity of the city was the Roman Andautonia, in today's Ščitarjevo. The name "Zagreb" is recorded in 1134, in reference to the foundation of the settlement at Kaptol in 1094. Zagreb became a free royal town in 1242. In 1851 Zagreb had its first mayor, Janko Kamauf. Zagreb has special status as a Croatian administrative division and is a consolidated city-county (but separated from Zagreb County), and is administratively subdivided into 17 city districts. Most of them are at a low elevation along the river Sava valley, whereas northern and northeastern city districts, such as Podsljeme and Sesvete districts are situated in the foothills of the Medvednica mountain, making the city's geographical image rather diverse. The city extends over 30 kilometres (19 miles) east-west and around 20 kilometres (12 miles) north-south.The transport connections, concentration of industry, scientific, and research institutions and industrial tradition underlie its leading economic position in Croatia. Zagreb is the seat of the central government, administrative bodies, and almost all government ministries. Almost all of the largest Croatian companies, media, and scientific institutions have their headquarters in the city. Zagreb is the most important transport hub in Croatia where Central Europe, the Mediterranean and Southeast Europe meet, making the Zagreb area the centre of the road, rail and air networks of Croatia. It is a city known for its diverse economy, high quality of living, museums, sporting, and entertainment events. Its main branches of economy are high-tech industries and the service sector.

Venice Venice

City Overview

Venice, one of the great towns of the Renaissance, a city built on the water. It consists of 118 small islands and is connected by 177 waterways and 401 bridges. Venice is known as the “water city”, “Hundred Island City” and “Bridge City”. There is one of the most beautiful squares in the world, "St. Mark's Square", with a beautiful Grand Canal, a resurrected Phoenix Opera House, a sad bridge of sorrows by Xu Zhimo, a breathtaking cloister, here is a Venetian painting. The birthplace of the party is still the location of many movie clips.

Due to the numerous river courses, the whole of Venice is car-free, replaced by a unique water bus and the traditional transport tool Gondola.

Must Visit Attractions

St. Mark's Square Piazza San Marco

St. Mark's Square is the central square of Venice, Italy. In Venice, St. Mark's Square is the only square known as “Piazza”, and the other squares are called “Campi”. St. Mark's Square is unique in the squares of European cities. It is located in the heart of the city, but it is not as noisy as other squares, thanks to the tranquil waterways of Venice. As a landmark in Venice, St. Mark's Square is particularly popular with tourists, photographers and pigeons. In the 19th century, the French emperor Napoleon once praised it as "the most beautiful living room in Europe."

Transportation: Walk along the Piazza San Marco sign and take the water bus to Piazza San Marco/San Zaccaria/Vallaresso.

Venice Grand Canal

Venice's Grand Canal is a must-see for tourists. It is also a landmark of Venice. There are many boats on the canal. The black and beautiful boats, which are made by uniformed boatmen, are the sights that many tourists like to take. ferry.

Colored Island Burano

Burano Island, also known as the Color Island, is about 7 km from Venice. It is famous for its lace textiles and colorful houses on the island. It is regarded as one of the “most colorful places in the world” by many international magazines in the world. It is a paradise for color and a breeding ground for artists Baldassarre Galuppi and Remigio Barbaro. Here, the traveler can see the reflection of the colored houses in the surrounding river. It is recommended to watch the sunset on the island in the evening, and the sunset over the houses is beautiful.

Transportation: Take the ACTV 12 water bus at the Fondamenta Nove water bus stop for about 42 minutes; take the ACTV 12 water bus at the Faro station in Murano for about 33 minutes.

Venice Bridge of Sighs Ponte dei Sospiri

The Bridge of Sighs is behind the Governor's Office. It used to be the bridge that the prisoner passed through the Governor's Office to the back prison. Because the prisoner often repented and sighed after passing the bridge. There is also an interesting legend. A death row prisoner saw the former lover in the other side of the bridge and was intimate with the new love, and could not help but sigh deeply. The Bridge of Sighs has since become a place where lovers can witness love. It is said that lovers can kiss each other for the rest of their lives under the bridge. The film "A Little Romance" is here to capture the scene. Standing on the Bridge of Sighs, you should be able to truly understand that one step ahead is hell, and one step back is heaven.

Address: Piazza San Marco, 1, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy

Gourmet & Shopping & Accommodation

• ##### Gourmet

In Venice, you can't eat Italian food. Venice also has some of its own characteristics. The biggest feature of Venetian cuisine is the ingenious combination of seafood and land. As the origin of delicious wines, the red and white wines are very famous. When you arrive in Venice, don't miss it.

• ##### Accommodation

Hotel prices in Venice are generally high, especially at the highest prices in the city centre. St. Mark's Square is the heart of Venice and is close to many attractions. It is very convenient to travel here. Restaurants, souvenir shops, sights and places to go to Gondola are all here, but this is also the highest price in Venice. If you have budgetary considerations, but you want to go deep into Venice and want to live in Venice Island, the Venetian Island near the Venezia Santa Lucia train station is more suitable for budget travellers.

• ##### Shopping

Lace, glass frit, leather goods, pulp and so on are the special handicrafts of Venice. The famous production site for lace is Burano Island. The production center for glass frits since 1291 is Murano, where unique decorative pieces and precious pearls used in the garment industry have been produced. There is still a leather and pulp processing industry in Venice, mainly for masks and tourist souvenirs for the Carnival. The personalized stationery produced and sold in the craft shop is also very beautiful. The streets of Venice are full of souvenir shops, and the exit from the train station follows the signs of Piazza San Marco. You will find that the dense shops sell souvenirs.

Although Venice is not as good as the big cities such as Milan, Rome and Florence, it can be found in various flagship stores around St. Mark's Square.

Traffic in the city

The tourist boat built for tourists only stops at the famous stop, and the speed is also faster. Only two routes make Venice traffic easy. Cheaper fares, simple rides, and relatively fast are the biggest advantages, but the shortest hours of operation and the intensive shifts are the biggest drawbacks.

The ACTV water bus is the most important means of transportation in the city of Venice. The one-way ticket is very expensive and the water bus PASS is usually purchased using VENEZIA UNICA. The water bus looks like the route is complicated, but each boat has its own dedicated dock, which is better to identify.

Gondola must be tried in Venice. Each boat can make up to 6 people. The general charge is about 80 Euros for 40 minutes during the day and 100 Euros for 40 minutes after 7pm.

Note: This price does not include singing and ordering. If you need these services, you must first ask for the price!

The boat is the only means of transportation in Venice, but there are buses to the various suburbs near the train station.