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.
Church in Zagreb
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. The earthquake damage from 2020 is still being repaired, adding a layer of contemporary history.
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Before you go
- Address
- Kaptol 31, 10000 Zagreb
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
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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