5 of the best · Zagreb, Croatia
New Developments in Zagreb
A capital rebuilding and renewing itself: a new city library in an old steam mill, a cable car to Sljeme, a landmark airport terminal, the restoration of the cathedral and new homes for rent. Described factually by status; we do not publish prices.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Our first three calls on this list, from editors who know Zagreb from Dolac to the Lower Town.
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City of Zagreb
Paromlin: the new City Library
An old steam mill becoming the new city library and cultural centre.
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Kincl, Neidhardt & Radić
Franjo Tuđman Airport terminal
The airport terminal of 2017, under a sweeping steel lattice roof.
The full list: New Developments, A–Z
New Developments
Culture and heritage 2
New libraries and restored landmarks.
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City of Zagreb
Paromlin: the new City Library
An old steam mill becoming the new city library and cultural centre.
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Archdiocese of Zagreb
Zagreb Cathedral: the restoration
The cathedral, strengthened and reopened, with exterior work continuing.
New Developments
Transport 2
New ways in and up.
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Kincl, Neidhardt & Radić
Franjo Tuđman Airport terminal
The airport terminal of 2017, under a sweeping steel lattice roof.
New Developments
New homes 1
City housing projects.
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City of Zagreb
Podbrežje: new city homes for rent
A city-funded block of nearly 300 affordable rental flats.
Projects are described factually by status. Check each project’s official website for the latest; we do not publish prices or investment advice.
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