Dolac Market

The Zagreb Festival of Lights and the Beštija restaurant

"A spectacular sight beneath red and white umbrellas, this market buzzes with the voices of stallholders and the aromas of fruit, cheeses, fish, meat, sweet treats, home‑made preserves, honey, spirits and magnificent bouquets; it also includes a basement and a covered space dedicated to the freshest fish. Fresh, local and affordably priced produce is the undoubted star here at the city’s main place of trade since the 1930s, it is at its busiest in the morning and is open 7am–3pm Monday to Saturday and 7am–1pm on Sunday." - Annalisa Leopolda Cavaleri

Colourful Zagreb – Dolac market and restaurants in the historic centre

"Perched at the top of Kamenita Street, the city’s oldest pharmacy is a fascinating relic said to have employed Niccolò Alighieri, great‑grandson of Dante." - Annalisa Leopolda Cavaleri

"A roam through this colorful farmers’ market, just up a set of stairs from Ban Jelačić Square, is a feast for the senses—in fact, Dolac is often referred to as “the belly of Zagreb” by locals. On the upper outdoor level, zigzag between the iconic red umbrellas, stalls overflowing with fresh fruit and vegetables, and head-scarfed village women peddling free-range eggs and handmade corn bread. Then, head downstairs to the covered market section, where you’ll find butcher stalls, dried fruit stands, and artisanal sheep cheeses from Pag."

MICHELIN Guide Croatia : Zagreb’s Mediterranean and market-inspired cuisine

"Thanks to its strategic location between the Upper and Lower Town, this bustling market has, since the 1930s, drawn locals, restaurant owners and food distributors from across Croatia for its top-quality produce. Street-level stalls sell meat and dairy specialities, the northern section offers honey and olive oil, and the first floor is piled with fruit and vegetables." - Le Guide MICHELIN