According to the article written by Richard Green "the crowds haven"t invaded Croatia"s quirky capital yet - but it can only be a matter of time."
"Why should I go? Because it"s a terrific little capital, with quirky sights, good food and a great outoorsy vibe. It feels like Budapest or Cracow did after they"d been spruced up, but before they were overrun by western brands and mass tourism. The crowds will surely come soon - direct flights have made it temptingly accessible - but go this year and you"ll have it to yourself.
"Still got your doubts? Let"s quash two now. No, it"s not a war zone: except for one direct hit on the parliament in 1991 (you can see what"s left of the prime-ministerial settee in the city museum), the Balkan conflict left Zagreb unscathed. And yes, the Croatian language is fiendishly difficult, but you won"t need to speak a word of it. Everyone speaks English - with a smile," the article adds, among other things.