The city of Zagreb has a long tradition of open-air markets where the locals sell their homegrown products. There is a food market in almost every district, but certainly the one that makes up one of the most popular attractions of the city is the Dolac Market. This colourful market was established in the 1920s on the site of a former medieval village called Dolac and is the largest market in the city. Sometimes it is difficult to make your way through the crowds of people doing their morning shopping and talking to each other, as many people visit this place simply to socialize.
In the upper open-air terrace protected from the sun by cute red umbrellas, you will find the local elderly ladies selling paprika, flowers, fruits and veggies, figs, olive oil, prunes and other goods. Also, in the very back of the terrace there is a large fish market with local fresh fish and seafood. It is not difficult to find it, you just follow your sense of smell.
When you walk through the market, in the front part, towards Jelačić Square, walk downstairs along the statue of a local "baka" (old lady) carrying a basket on top of her head. The lower roofed floor of the market offers various dainties, fresh and dried meat and sausages, pickled food and traditional cheeses.
Despite frequent misconceptions, bargaining for the price with the sellers is not a local habit.
In the upper open-air terrace protected from the sun by cute red umbrellas, you will find the local elderly ladies selling paprika, flowers, fruits and veggies, figs, olive oil, prunes and other goods. Also, in the very back of the terrace there is a large fish market with local fresh fish and seafood. It is not difficult to find it, you just follow your sense of smell.
When you walk through the market, in the front part, towards Jelačić Square, walk downstairs along the statue of a local "baka" (old lady) carrying a basket on top of her head. The lower roofed floor of the market offers various dainties, fresh and dried meat and sausages, pickled food and traditional cheeses.
Despite frequent misconceptions, bargaining for the price with the sellers is not a local habit.
