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.
Natural reserve in Zagreb
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). The boardwalks over the turquoise water and the boat across the largest lake are included. Budget travelers visit in the shoulder season (cheaper tickets, fewer crowds), take the early bus from Zagreb or Zadar, and spend a full day walking the lower and upper lake circuits.
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- Plitvice Lakes National Park, Lika-Senj County
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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.
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