Zagreb is a capital of Croatia, an independent state of ex Yugoslavia, since 1991. Since that time, many things are different more-less because of the political system that aims joining Croatia to European Community, rather then staying in the community of a little Balkan ex Yugoslavian countries. Some ex Zagreb or ex Yugoslavian population are rather sarcastic while talking about Zagreb today, referring to Zagreb population as a "poor little Vienna's provincials". However, many ex Yugoslavs …showed first 75 words of 874 total…

…showed last 75 words of 874 total…way. Surrounding region of Zagreb has its natural beauties, churches and local parish fairs, which is pretty attractive for tourists of Western countries. Traditional architecture of rural area of the County is the best represented by the water mills. There are many stories and legends related to an old towns and citadels, many things were guessed about their construction, owners and they all have untold secrets they hide (and not all have the political propaganda).