Gornji grad - the Upper Town, Zagreb

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St. Mark's Church (Crkva sv. Marka) is well known for its multicouloured coats of arms on the roof. They represent Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia.

The 14th century church had to be reconstructed several times, so that not much is left from the original building.

Directions:
St. Mark's Church stands in the middle of St. Mark's Square (Markov trg) in the Upper Town.

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The oldest pub in Zagreb - enough to visit.

This place is located at the very center of the old city core (Basaričekova 9) ,100m form 5 museums(natural history museum,city of Zagreb museum,national history museum,museum of the broken relationships).

Furthermore You get a free drink with any of the museum tickets :)

The pub is here since 1830 and has been a favorite place for many Croatian artists,poets and bohemians.

During the day they offer very fine local beers and a great list of wines. food is available ,but only cheese and cold cuts.

In evening it is a place to be if You like Jazz and Blues (as have been told only the best jazz artist perform here).

Hope You enjoy this place to!

This is the description of the tour:

-past and the present of Zagreb by passing through the streets of the Lower and Upper Town
- visit the famous arcades and sculptures of Mirogoj Park Cemetery
- enter inside the Zagreb Cathedral
- everyday lively atmosphere of Dolac Market.

You will be accompanied by celebrated personalities from Zagreb's past ý August ýenoa, a novelist, and Marija Juriý Zagorka, a novelist and the first Croatian lady-journalist.

- walk through the streets of the Upper Town
- to St. Mark's Church, a symbol of Zagreb
- to the best view of Zagreb from under the Lotrýýak Tower and
- to the Stone Gate where you light a candle.


Zagreb has Maksimir, the oldest public cultivated park in Europe and Archaeological Museum is proud to present the mummy with with the longest Etruscan epitaph, ...

The journey through Zagreb's heritage and tradition will be enriched by the unigue taste of pepper biscuits and a visit to the bidermayer interior of the old Upper Town Zagreb Cafý.

CONTACT THE TOURING AGENCY AND SEE DETAILS HERE - CLICK

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Take the funicular railway up and save yourself a steep walk.
It's a different and quieter world up here, admire the cathedral and St Marks Church and square as you make your way down owards Tkalèiæeva, a street lined with bars and restaurants - great for watching the world go by.

Strossmartre is the longest "street" festival in Zagreb, held on the Strossmayer promenade on the Upper town, it lasts from 01.-30. 06. It's a festival that consists of free concerts, movies and some unusual treats (like choosing the best mongrel dog!!!). Also, this is the place to celebrate Half New Year Day. The atmosphere is great; sitting on the benches, listening to some good music or watching an oldie-but-goldie movie projected on the Lotrscak Tower and having a good glass of gemisht (white wine mixed with water) is really good fun in the Zagreb's summer time.

This church is on the main square of upper Zagreb town, Square of St. Mark, where is Croatian parliamanet and government situated.
The spectrum of colors displayed on the roof shows you old coat of arms of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia on one side, and old Zagreb emblem beside.
Original building was built in 14th century, but due to earthquakes and various of other natural disasters it had to be restaurated for many times. Todays famous coloured roof was made in 1880. and now is one of the simbol of Croatia.

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I found the 'standard' Upper Town. My second photo reveals an 'Upper Viewing Platform' of a different kind...

As shown in the first photo, you get far-reaching views, with mainly charming, historic, heritage buildings and rooflines appearing in view.

This was taken from a wide viewing platform at the top of a flight of stairs.

To get back down you have two options - the stairs, or the rapidly sloping and winding road.

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You can climb this prominent tower dating back to the 13th century for a fee and enjoy the view from up there. Inside the tower there is also a souvenir shop. Every day at 12 noon a small cannon is fired so that the Zagrebians know what time it is. I haven't seen it fired but I heard it.