Booksa

Zagreb


Bookworms and poets, writers and performers, oddballs and artists…basically anyone creative in Zagreb comes here to chat and drink coffee, browse the library, surf with free wi-fi and hear readings at this lovely, book-themed cafe. There are English-language readings here, too. Closes for a month from mid-July. Note that you'll need to pay a one-time membership fee of 10KN.


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