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Euro 2008 England Qualifier - Croatia v England - Zagreb Travel and Tourist Information
England visit the Croatian capital of Zagreb for their 4th Euro 2008 qualifier. The game takes place on 11th October, 2006. If you’re travelling to Zagreb for this game get your flights booked as soon as possible. Direct flights to Zagreb are possible from London but many flights to Zagreb require one stop. Flight prices vary widely so do plenty of shopping around for the best flight rates. Zagreb Pleso airport is just over 10 miles from the city centre.
Zagreb offers many mid priced hotels and several hotel chains are represented here. Expect prices to be in-line with what you’d pay in the UK. Zagreb has a host of pubs, beer halls and cocktail bars to use as a meeting point. There are a dozen discos and nightclubs in Zagreb but unless you’re staying for the weekend, you’ll probably miss the best of Zagreb nightlife.
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When visiting Zagreb it’s worth buying the Zagreb card. You get unlimited travel on public transport as well as discounts in some shops and restaurants. If you have time for a little sightseeing while you’re here, the Zagreb card offers museum and visitor concessions. The card can be purchased online or at all of Zagreb’s Tourist Information centres - most large hotels can also provide you with the card. The Zagreb card costs around £8-£9 and lasts for 72 hours.
The game will take place at the 40,000 capacity Maksimir Stadion. A tram can be taken from Zagreb city centre to the ground.
Zagreb, Croatia essential info:
Croatian time is one hour ahead of UK time.
Croatia's unit of currency is the Kuna (Kn, HRK). You'll get about 10 kunas for your British Pound.