7 Cool Independent Bookstores In Zagreb Croatia

Judging by the many statues of literary personalities that dot the city, Zagreb has always revered the written word. Today, although two major bookstores have closed down, Croatia’s capital is still home to a number of small-batch publishers that are also outlets. The city also specialises in antiquarian shops, where an entertaining browse should turn up a rare edition, map or curio.

1. Booksa

Cafe, Croatian

The most prominent of Zagreb’s contemporary literary establishments, Booksa is more a laid-back café and hangout than an out-and-out bookstore but it still hosts regular talks, workshops and discussions about the world of literature. English-language authors are regularly invited to give readings, international writers too.

2. Srce Ljubenice

Bookstore

It’s a completely eclectic selection at Srce Ljubenice, Zagreb’s most sympathetic second-hand bookstore. The kind of place where you can easily lose a couple of hours browsing, Srce Ljubenice also stocks plenty of CDs and DVDs, with international feature films and even English-language TV series available.

3. Bibliofil

Bookstore

Moving to Palmotićeva in September 2017, Bibliofil is both a prominent antiquarian and book publisher in its own right. Founded and run by Dražen Dabić–formerly head of bookstore chain Profil–Bibliofil stocks rare, special and first edition art and literature books. It also produces its own beautiful collections of photography and poetry. This is also where to come for periodicals on art, design and architecture.