Legendary
Sight
St Mark's Church
A medieval church crowned by a famous tiled roof bearing the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb.
Photo: Jorge Franganillo / CC BY 2.0
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Zagreb Cathedral
A neo-Gothic cathedral with twin spires, the tallest building in Croatia.
Sight
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0
Why it is worth your time
Two slender 105-metre towers pierce the sky above Kaptol and draw your eye to Croatia's highest point. Dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, the cathedral holds the tomb of Blessed Aloysius Stepinac. Before it rises a gilded column of the Virgin flanked by four angels.
Croatia Atlas tip
Step inside for the hush and find the Glagolitic inscription carved by the entrance.
More places in Zagreb
A small next-step selection from the same city.
Hidden gem
Sight
Meštrović Atelier
The home and studio of Croatia's greatest sculptor.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 4.0
Hidden gem
Activity
Grič Tunnel
A WWII shelter tunnel threading under the Upper Town.
Photo: Miroslav Vajdic from Zagreb, Croatia / CC BY-SA 2.0
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