Zagreb Things to Do

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  • 1. Gornji grad - the Upper Town

    The medieval Lotrscak Tower (Kula Lotrscak)was built in the 13th century to protect the city gates. Every day at 12:00 h a canon is fired from the tower, giving the citizens of Zagreb the chance to...   more
  • 2. Gradski trgovi - the City Squares

    After walking straight ahead from the train station, through the park, I found myself at Zagreb's main square: Ban Jelačić Square. Named after a former governor, this square features an...   more
  • 3. Jarun

    Jarun is Zagreb's sporting and recreational centre. Here you can rollerblade, cycle and walk along the tracks that surround around the lakes. You can also swim, row, sail, cable ski or even go fishing...   more
  • 4. The Cathedral

    Zagreb's main landmark is the Cathedral of the Assumption. The original church was badly damaged by sieges of the Tartars and by an earthquake. The two impressive bell towers (104 and105 m) were...   more
  • 5. Parkovi - the Parks

    Just a hop, skip and jump away from the train station you can find Zagreb's Botanical Gardens, which have been open to the public for more than one hundred years. Admission is free, and once inside...   more
  • 6. Kaptol

    The Prislin Tower is one of the best preserved parts of the defensive fortifications, which were built in the 15th and 16th century. Its purpose was to protect Zagreb's Cathedral and the bishop's...   more
  • 7. Other

    What an experience! This was my first time on one of these machines but I will certainly do it again. The tour includes all the sights of the upper and lower town but the highlight is the Segway...   more
  • 8. Donji grad - the Lower Town

    To be honest, I don't know much about the Evangelists and have never entered into this church, although have passed by so many times. It is situated in the center of the city, very close to Croatian...   more
  • 9. Museums

    What a treat to come across this on my day in Zagreb - this museum-cum-art installation was mentioned in an in-flight magazine I read once and it had obviously become lodged somewhere in my...   more
  • 10. Lenucijeva potkova - the Lenuci Horseshoe

    This square is located close to the main train station (to the left as you exit) As you walk through this square and pass the fountain you will come to the beautiful front facade of the Regent...   more
  • 11. HNK - the Croatian National Theatre

    The Croatian National Theatre (Hrvatsko Naradno Kazaliste) was finished in 1895 according to the design of two Viennese architects (Hellmer and Fellner). The Neo-Baroque building is surrounded by...   more
  • 12. Dolac

    Don't miss to take a stroll over Croatia's famous farmer market Dolac. The farmers from the surrounding villages offer a wide selection of high quality products. All kinds of fruits and vegetables...   more
  • 13. Mirogoj

    This was the place that surprised me the most in Zagreb. The cemetery was created in 1876 and it has a beautiful architecture (on the inside and outside) and gardens. The arcades are the most...   more
  • 14. The monuments

    If you visit Zagreb, it is almost inevitable that you will fond yourself sooner or later in Ban Jelacic square. It seems to me to be the centre of the whole city. It is just below the Market area,...   more
  • 15. A great little cafe / bar.

    There are undoubtedly many excellent cafes and bars in Zagreb, and it seems almost churlish to pick out some individual ones, but I really liked this place.It...   more
  • 16. Walking Tour of Zagreb

    All of the tips that follow represent my half-day itinerary and are presented in the order in which I saw each sight. I explored Zagreb exclusively by foot...   more
  • 17. Ivan Tkalčić Street

    This street is where Zagreb’s night life is concentrated. During the first hours of the day (until 10 am more or less) everything is calm (at least at Saturday)...   more
  • 18. A beautiful statue.

    I must admit, I am no expert on sculpture, but I saw this piece and absolutely loved it. A little research showed it to have been created by Ivan Mestrovic , a...   more
  • 19. Get the Card.

    One piece of advice I would give to the short term visitor to Zagreb is to get the Zagreb Card. It is a combined travel and attraction pass, and i think it is...   more
  • 20. Cup of coffee

    Sipping a coffee, chocolate or whatever you want in one of the city bars is a must when you're in Zagreb. The variety of nice places is such that you won't be...   more
  • 21. Ban Jelacic Square

    Zagreb's central square is perfectly located to make an excellent navigational point. It sits at the top end of Lower Zagreb, at the foot of upper Zagreb, and...   more
  • 22. Botanical Garden

    As usual, one of my 1st targets when I visit a new city is the Botanical Garden; the Zagreb one is placed few minutes walk from Westin hotel and some 20 minutes...   more
  • 23. A walk from the railway station into town

    Only takes 15 or so minutes, Start at the statue of King Tomislav and passes through a couple of pleasant parks for a lazy few minutes, past the statue of...   more
  • 24. Maximir Park

    A sunny and bright Autumnal morning, perfect time for a walk in the park. Leaves falling and trees looking pretty kept us entertained for a couple of hours. The...   more
  • 25. In your pocket

    Look out for this free magazine, loads of info about Zagreb and a decent map in it as well. They are usualy given away in hotels and restaurants, we found it...   more
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