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Gornji grad - the Upper Town: Upper Town
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  • travelmad478
  • By travelmad478 on November 30, 2003
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  • Gornji grad - the Upper Town - Zagreb
    by travelmad478
    Zagreb's Upper Town, rising to the north of Ilica street, is where most of the city's medieval and other early landmarks are located. In the background of this photo, you can see the gaudily tiled roof of St. Mark's Church. This structure was orginally built in the 13th century, but various pieces date from every era right up through the 20th--the interior contains frescoes that come right out of 1950s Socialist Realism.

    The neighborhood around St. Mark's is also home to the Croatian Parliament, the President's Palace, and other state buildings. One that we found very interesting on a weekend afternoon was the town hall, where a whole raft of couples were lined up to get married, one after another. Everyone had brought their families, photographers, and in a few cases, musicians--all of whom waited outside in the street for their respective brides and grooms to emerge from the civil ceremonies.

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    Gornji grad - the Upper Town: the lotrscak tower
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  • willy_wonka
  • Updated By willy_wonka on September 4, 2007
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    tower
    by willy_wonka
    located in the upper town, the lotrscak tower was built in the mid 13th century for defensive purposes. today, in a tradition well over 100 years old, a cannon blasts at midday, and can be heard throughout the city. for a small entry fee you can also climb the tower, and get some of the best views of zagreb.

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  • Directions: if you take the funicular from ilica, you will get right at the base of the tower.
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    Gornji grad - the Upper Town: Stone Gate
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  • By travelmad478 on November 30, 2003
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  • Heading east from the St. Mark's neighborhood down toward the Kaptol district, a passageway leads to the Stone Gate. This gateway contains a 17th-century icon of the Madonna and Child, which (as the story goes) was the only item left undestroyed after a fire in 1731. This icon now draws crowds of worshipers. We passed by on a Sunday afternoon, when dozens of people were gathered there to pray before the painting.

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    Gornji grad - the Upper Town: the Bloody Bridge
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  • Updated By FRONA on November 28, 2003
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    the Bloody Bridge
    by FRONA
    Did you know that in the very heart of Zagreb, a mere 100m from Jela?i? square there used to stand a bridge. This was a bridge that as a result of the numerous conflicts that took place on its wooden beams, was given the horrific name ?Krvavi most? or, the Bloody bridge. Below is the whole story of the bridge that also presents a short history of Zagreb city....

    The story of the bridge
    http://www.fivestars.hr/did_you_know/MTAw/

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  • Address: Krvavi Most
  • Directions: Connecting Tkalciceva Street and Radiceva street
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    Gornji grad - the Upper Town: Jezuitski trg
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  • Updated By montezaro on December 21, 2003
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    Jezuitski trg
    by montezaro
    Jezuitski trg (the Jesuits Square) is situated next to the St. Catherine Church. It is rather small but very charming square with cute fountain unfortunatelly out of water. Opposite to the fountain there are Klovicevi Dvori, the Art Gallery for the contemporary arts exibitions.

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  • Address: Jezuitski trg
  • Directions: The Upper Town
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    Gornji grad - the Upper Town: Kamenita vrata - Kamenita Archway
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  • Updated By montezaro on December 21, 2003
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    Kamenita vrata
    by montezaro
    This archway was one of the four original entries into the walled Gornji Grad (The Upper Town) of the feudal period. In 1731 a terrible fire destroyed much of the town, and legend has it that a picture of the Virgin Mary remained undamaged in the burn ash that remained. It was reconstructed in 1760 and has become a kind of holy ground for people to come to say a short prayer and lights some candles before a picture of Mary.

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  • Address: Kamenita bb
  • Directions: The Upper Town
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    Gornji grad - the Upper Town: Uspinjaca - the funicular
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  • Updated By montezaro on December 21, 2003
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    Uspinjaca
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    Uspinjaca, the funicular, is one of the town landmarks. It was built at the turn of the 20th century. This 40m lift takes you to a small park area with a wealth of cafes and eating destinations.
    Although the Down Town or the Upper Town are on a foot distance, do not miss this attractive ride.

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  • Address: Tomiceva ulica bb
  • Phone: 4833912
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    Gornji grad - the Upper Town: Crkva sv. Marka
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  • Updated By montezaro on May 24, 2005
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    St. Mark's church
    by montezaro
    The spectrum of colours displayed on the roof actually makes you hungry for sherbet or taffy. It beautifully depict the Croatian, Dalmatian and Slavonian coats of arms and also the Zagreb city emblem. Due to various natural disasters it has recived a ton of reconstructions and not a whole lot remains of the original 14th century creation.

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  • Address: Trg Svetog Marka 5
  • Phone: 4851611
  • Directions: The Upper Town
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    Gornji grad - the Upper Town: Lotrščak
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  • Updated By Zo72 on June 14, 2003
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    Gornji grad
    by Zo72
    This is Gornji grad. You can see white Lotrščak tower at the back of this photo. It is place with a fine view of Zagreb.

    At noon there is a cannon firing at Lotrščak.

    There is beautiful promenade in front of Lotrščak. Try ice cream they are selling there (my favorite is Snjeguljica). Check numerous paths and stairs leading to the Lower city beneath.

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    Gornji grad - the Upper Town: St. Mark's Church
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  • By Ben-UK on August 24, 2004
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    St. Mark's Church, Zagreb
    by Ben-UK
    Sorry, this is a poor picture of a beautiful church -- too many cars around that day ...

    The original church dates back to the 13th century although it was reconstructed in later years. The two coats of arms depicted on the colured-tile roof represent the city of Zagreb and the Kingdom of Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia.

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  • Address: St. Mark's Square in the upper town
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