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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King Tomislav Monument
Equestrian statue of Croatia's first king, unveiled 1947, in front of the main station.
Sight
Photo: Invisigoth67 / CC BY-SA 3.0
Why it is worth your time
At the south end of the green horseshoe, facing the main station, rises the equestrian statue of King Tomislav, who united the Croatian lands and was crowned around 925. Sculpted by Robert Frangeš Mihanović and finally unveiled in 1947, the bronze king on his horse has become a classic meeting point and the symbolic gateway to the city for arriving travellers.
Croatia Atlas tip
Line up the king's horse with the Art Pavilion behind it: the classic Zagreb arrival photo.
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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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