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
Tkalčićeva Street
The colourful pedestrian street below the Upper Town: terraces, cafés and the evening hum of all Zagreb.
Activity
Photo: stelios84 / CC BY 3.0
Why it is worth your time
A stream called Medveščak once ran here, turning mills and dividing Gradec from Kaptol; today it is people who flow down Tkalčićeva. The low colourful houses with wooden balconies hold a string of cafés, konobas and small shops, and the terraces fill from the first morning espresso until long past midnight. Steps lead up to Dolac and Bloody Bridge, the shortest way into Zagreb's everyday life.
Croatia Atlas tip
Duck into any gateway: the courtyards behind the facades hide the street's quietest terraces.
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
Discover it with CroVenture
Use the free map from home, then verify the discovery when you reach the place.
iOS appAvailable on the App Store
Android appGoogle Play approval pending