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    Zagreb
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    Croatia

    Zagreb

    City

    Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and, with around 767,000 inhabitants, by far the largest city in the country.

    by Felix Gillen

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    Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and, with around 767,000 inhabitants, by far the largest city in the country. The historic Upper Town with its Cathedral, St. Mark's Church, and Lotrščak Tower, the squares and parks of the Lower Town, and numerous museums make it a unique destination away from the coast.The Upper Town originated from the settlements of Gradec and Kaptol, which were only unified in 1850. A short funicular connects it to the Lower Town.

    Sights in Zagreb

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    Markus Church
    Church

    1Markus Church

    St. Mark's Church in the Upper Town is known for its colorful tiled roof featuring the coats of arms of Zagreb and Croatia.
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    Lotrščak Tower
    Attraction

    2Lotrščak Tower

    The medieval fortified tower at the edge of the Upper Town offers panoramic views over Zagreb. Since 1877, the Grič Cannon fires here every day at noon.
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    Mirogoj Cemetery
    Point of Interest

    3Mirogoj Cemetery

    Opened in 1876, the Central Cemetery is known for its arcades designed by Hermann Bollé and feels like a park.
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    Dolac Market

    4Dolac Market

    The farmer's market with red umbrellas lies just below the Cathedral and is liveliest in the morning.
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    Museum of Broken Relationships
    Museum

    5Museum of Broken Relationships

    Opened in Zagreb in 2010, the museum displays everyday objects donated by people from around the world after a breakup, each with its story.
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    Cathedral of Zagreb
    Church

    6Cathedral of Zagreb

    The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, with its towers, defines the city's skyline. After the 2020 earthquake, it is being restored, and masses will resume from Christmas 2025.
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    City walks in Zagreb

    Curated walking tours through the city's highlights, handpicked by experienced travel journalists.

    Through Kaptol and the Upper Town

    The tour leads from the Cathedral, via the Dolac Market, up to the Upper Town Gradec. Kaptol and Gradec were separate settlements until they were united as Zagreb in 1850.

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    Restaurants in Zagreb

    1

    Noel

    Restaurant with a Michelin star (2026 Guide) and tasting menus.
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    Dubravkin put

    Restaurant with a Michelin star (Guide 2026).
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    Nuré

    Bistro with French technique, awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Guide Michelin 2026.
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    Food and Drink

    Zagreb cuisine is Central European and closely linked to Zagorje.

    Štrukli

    Štrukli: homemade dough pockets with cream cheese, cream & egg, cooked or baked. Protected as Croatia's intangible cultural heritage.

    Turkey with mlinci

    Turkey with Mlinci, thin dough sheets that soften in the roasting juices, is the traditional Zagreb Christmas meal.

    History and City Living

    Zagreb became an episcopal see in 1094, and Gradec received city rights with the Golden Bull in 1242. An earthquake in March 2020 damaged many buildings, including the Cathedral, where masses have resumed since Christmas 2025, with restoration ongoing. A cannon has fired daily at noon from the Lotrščak Tower since 1877. During the Advent season, the city center becomes a meeting point with markets spread across several squares.

    Nightlife

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    Tvornica Kulture

    A concert and club venue with regular live concerts.
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    Močvara

    Alternative club with concerts and club nights.
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    Travel and Getting Around

    The airport is southeast of the city, with an airport bus reaching the bus station in about 40 minutes. Trams run in the city, and the city center is best explored on foot. The Uspinjača funicular, just 66 meters long, has been operating since 1890 and will reopen in May 2026 after renovation.

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    Zagreb and Northern Croatia

    Zagreb and Northern Croatia

    Northern Croatia includes the capital Zagreb, the hilly Zagorje, and the baroque city of Varaždin. The region showcases the country's Central European face, with castles, vineyards, and coffee houses.
    Varaždin

    Varaždin

    Varaždin is a Baroque city in northern Croatia, north of Zagreb. Palaces, churches, and the medieval fortress Stari grad define the Old Town, which was the capital of Croatia from 1767 until a major fire in 1776.
    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Plitvice Lakes National Park

    Plitvice Lakes National Park in Lika is Croatia's most famous national park, located about two hours south of Zagreb. Sixteen lakes are connected by travertine barriers and waterfalls, with wooden walkways leading directly over the water.The park has been protected since 1949, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979, and welcomed nearly 1.5 million visitors in 2024.
    Lika

    Lika

    Lika is the karst highlands between Velebit and the Plješevica mountains in the hinterland of the northern Adriatic. It is best known for the Plitvice Lakes National Park, the most visited national park in the country.

    Rijeka is Croatia's third-largest city and most important port, at the northern end of Kvarner Bay. European Capital of Culture in 2020, it's more a working city than a holiday resort, with market halls, a promenade, and a lively pub scene.Above the city lie the Trsat Castle and Pilgrimage Church, to which a historic staircase ascends.

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