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
Back to ZagrebZagreb
Maksimir Park
The oldest public park in southeastern Europe, with lakes, woods and a zoo.
Activity
Photo: Sara Mazarekić / CC BY-SA 4.0
Why it is worth your time
You turn from the city's bustle into the green avenues of an English-style park opened back in 1794. Families stroll the paths around five lakes while birdsong drifts from the canopy, and Croatia's oldest zoo lies within. Climb the Belvedere pavilion and rest beneath century-old oaks.
Croatia Atlas tip
Locals picnic by the lakes on weekends: the oak woods feel a world away from the city.
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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