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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Museum of Torture
A dark museum on the history of torture and justice through the centuries.
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Photo: August Dominus / CC BY-SA 4.0
Why it is worth your time
For the stronger-stomached, the Museum of Torture displays devices and stories of punishment through history, paired with explanations of justice and human rights. A grim but instructive look at the dark side of the past.
Croatia Atlas tip
Not for young children or the squeamish; the captions are surprisingly thoughtful, though.
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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