ZIYP: Where is your favourite place to drink coffee or go out at night?
Romana: Zagreb is full of great places to enjoy sipping coffee. Although I usually drink my coffee at home in peace, if I do have an early morning in the city, I prefer to stop by the Croatian Design Superstore where you can also have a nibble or I get a coffee to go in Gavella on Frankopanska Street. Friendly atmosphere, beautiful interior and excellent coffee is what you need at the beginning of a working
day. Evening outings during Advent are reserved for drinking winter mulled wine at beautiful locations in the city centre, from Stross through to Tomislav Square. And when it is freezing outside, I prefer to
go to the Swanky Bar on Ilica Street 50.

ZIYP: Where is your favourite place to relax in Zagreb?
Romana: This is definitely either a walk in the Upper Town, Bundek or Maksimir Park. The magical Upper Town and its nature very quickly puts one back into normality especially when you're overloaded with obligations.

ZIYP: What is the best way to discover the city? Which activities do you recommend?
Romana: The best way to discover Zagreb is on foot. And when you get tired, you can jump on the tram and drive to the next destination. Whilst in Zagreb, one should certainly take a ride on the funicular railway and explore the Upper Town. It is a sight for sore eyes. If you are a fan of nature, you should visit Maksimir, a beautiful park where you can find the city Zoo, too. You can spend the whole day there, and close is the best pizza place in town named Duksa, located in Duknovićeva Street 4.

ZIYP: Where is the most ideal place to shop? What do you recommend as a souvenir from Zagreb?
Romana: Zagreb's centre offers a variety of shops and shopping is best done along the way, while sightseeing. You will most often bump into licitarsko srce (red shaped hearts) in souvenir shops in the city
centre, but if you are not the type that likes a classic souvenir from Zagreb and you prefer something more interesting and modern, be sure to visit some of the design shops in the city centre such as Take Me Home in Tomićeva Street and the Croatian Design Superstore in Martićeva Street, be sure to take home imaginative souvenirs made by Croatian designers.

ZIYP: Which of the local specialties do you recommend as a 'must-try' for visitors?
Romana: When in Zagreb, you must try štrukle. If you want to know what that is, visit La Štruk, a small restaurant specialising in this local treat. La Štruk is located in Skalinska Street 5. And for dessert and the finest cake in the beautiful surroundings, visit The Cookie Factory in Tkalčićeva Street or patisserie Amelie near the Zagreb Cathedral.