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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Dotrščina Memorial Park
A forested memorial park to the victims of fascism, with sculptures by Vojin Bakić.
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Photo: Plamen at Serbian Wikipedia / Public domain
Why it is worth your time
In a forest on the city's north-east lies the memorial ground where the Ustaše executed thousands during the Second World War. Vojin Bakić's abstract metal sculptures shimmer among the trees: an almost empty, meditative space of remembrance far from the tourists.
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Come for a quiet walk among the trees and sculptures: it is one of Zagreb's most contemplative corners.
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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