Ban Jelacic Square
Ban Jelacic Square is Zagreb's main square, a bustling open space where tram lines converge and the equestrian statue of the Croatian national hero Ban Josip Jelacic anchors the center. Free.
City in Croatia
Zagreb
13 things to see
Zagreb is often overlooked for the coast, but Croatia’s capital has free park walks, a lively market and street-food scene, and quirky museums at prices well below the Adriatic towns. The upper and lower town are connected by a short funicular that costs only a few coins, and wandering the upper-town lanes and Dolac market costs nothing. It sits on the rail line toward Ljubljana and makes a cheaper inland base than Split. Winter and shoulder months see the lowest room rates.
What to see
Things to do in Zagreb
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Dolac Market
Dolac Market is Zagreb's main open-air market, a colorful terrace of red umbrellas above Ban Jelacic Square. Free to browse.
Kamenita Vrata
The last surviving medieval gate into the Upper Town, now a small shrine housing a painting of the Virgin Mary that is said to have survived a fire in 1731. Free to walk through, locals stop to light candles and say prayers.
Lotrscak Tower
A medieval defense tower on the southern edge of the Upper Town that fires a cannon blast every day at noon. Climbing to the top costs a small fee and provides panoramic views across the lower city.
Maksimir Park
Maksimir Park is Zagreb's largest park, 316 hectares of forests, lakes, meadows, and walking paths east of the center. Free.
Mirogoj Cemetery
Mirogoj is Zagreb's main cemetery, a monumental green space with arcaded colonnades, domed cupolas, and ivy-covered walls designed by Hermann Bolle. Free.
Museum of Broken Relationships
The Museum of Broken Relationships is a crowdsourced collection of personal objects donated by people after their relationships ended, each with a story. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park is a UNESCO-listed system of 16 terraced lakes connected by waterfalls, set in a forested karst landscape in central Croatia. Entry is paid (prices vary by season, cheaper in winter).
St. Mark's Church Zagreb
Famous for its colorful tiled roof depicting the coats of arms of Zagreb and the Kingdom of Croatia, Slavonia, and Dalmatia. Free to admire from the outside (interior access is limited), the church sits on St.
Tkalciceva Street
Zagreb's liveliest pedestrian street, lined with cafes, bars, and restaurants in a valley between the Upper Town and Kaptol. Free to walk, the whole strip comes alive on weekend evenings and is where locals go for coffee culture.
Zagreb Cathedral
The tallest building in Croatia, with twin neo-Gothic spires visible from across the city. Free to enter, the cathedral sits at the eastern edge of Kaptol and is surrounded by the fortified walls of the old archbishop's compound.
Zagreb Funicular
One of the shortest public funiculars in the world, connecting Ilica street in the lower town with the Lotrscak Tower in the Upper Town. The ride takes about 55 seconds and costs less than a euro.
Zagreb Upper Town
The Upper Town (Gornji Grad) is Zagreb's historic core, a compact area of cobblestone streets, the St Mark's Church with its colored tile roof, the Croatian Parliament, and the Lotrscak Tower that fires a cannon at noon every day. Free to walk.
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