- The city operates one of the oldest funicular railways in the world, which has been in continuous service since 1890 to connect the Lower and Upper Town.
- Zagreb maintains a unique 'coffee culture' where sitting in outdoor cafes is a primary social ritual that often lasts for hours regardless of the day of the week.
- The city is home to a dedicated Museum of Broken Relationships, a globally unique concept that started as a local art exhibition.
- The Zagreb Cathedral features spires that are among the most recognizable architectural landmarks in Croatia, having been significantly restored following damage from a major earthquake in 1880.
- The city’s street lighting system in the historic Upper Town still uses gas lamps, which are manually ignited by a city employee every evening at dusk.
About Zagreb
Zagreb serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of Croatia, uniquely divided into the medieval Gornji Grad and the 19th-century Donji Grad. The city is distinguished by its Austro-Hungarian architecture and an extensive network of green spaces, including the sprawling Park Maksimir and the historic Zrinjevac Park. Visitors often congregate around the Ban Josip Jelačić Statue, the central focal point of the city's social life. Beyond its historic core, the city features major cultural institutions like the Croatian National Theatre and the diverse collections housed within the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum.
Highlights of Zagreb
The places our editors single out — and why they're worth your time.
Parks
Explore one of the oldest public parks in Europe, featuring multiple lakes and a dense network of walking trails.
Places of interest
Visit the central meeting point of the city, dominated by the iconic 19th-century bronze monument of a Croatian military leader.
Temples
View the tallest building in Croatia, which houses significant religious artifacts and unique Neo-Gothic architecture.
Venues
Experience world-class opera and ballet performances within a stunning Neo-Baroque building inaugurated by Emperor Franz Joseph I.
Parks
Relax in the centerpiece of the city's 'Green Horseshoe,' a park known for its music pavilion and seasonal floral displays.
Museums
Interact with working historical models and displays documenting the life and inventions of the famous electrical engineer.
Museums
Engage with interactive exhibits that challenge sensory perception and offer unconventional photographic opportunities.
Zoos
Tour this educational facility that houses a wide variety of wildlife in environments designed to mimic natural habitats.
Top things to do in Zagreb
The 579 highest-rated places in Zagreb, ranked by travellers.
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Zoos
Zagreb Zoo is situated on an island within the Maksimir Park complex, representing the oldest zoo in Southeast Europe. E...
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Parks
Park Maksimir is Zagreb's oldest public park, commissioned in the late 18th century and designed in the English landscap...
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Places of interest
The Ban Josip Jelačić Statue stands as the centerpiece of Zagreb's main square, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića. It commemorate...
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Parks
Bundek City Park is an expansive recreational area situated on the southern bank of the Sava River in Zagreb. The park f...
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Temples
The Cathedral of Zagreb, formally the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the tallest building in...
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Venues
Koncertna dvorana Vatroslava Lisinskog serves as Zagreb's primary venue for classical music, opera, and large-scale cult...
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Venues
The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb is a neo-baroque opera house inaugurated in 1895 by Emperor Franz Joseph I. The...
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Parks
Zrinjevac Park is the first of eight squares and parks forming the Lenuci Horseshoe in central Zagreb. The park features...
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Parks
Trg Kralja Tomislava is the central park of the Lenuci Horseshoe, a U-shaped network of urban green spaces in downtown Z...
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Museums
The Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb preserves Croatia's industrial and scientific heritage through an expansive...
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Parks
The Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science is a 4.7-hectare landscape monument established in 1889 as part of the Un...
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Temples
Stone Gate (Kamenita vrata) is the last remaining medieval defensive gate of Zagreb's Upper Town, originally built in th...
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Museums
The Museum of Illusions in Zagreb is a sensory-focused space featuring over 70 exhibits centered on optical phenomena, h...
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Museums
The Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb is a unique institution featuring a crowd-sourced collection of personal ob...
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Zoos
Aquatika is the only freshwater aquarium in Croatia, specifically dedicated to the flora and fauna of the country's rive...
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Parks
Aquae Vivae is a large indoor water park located in Krapinske Toplice, utilizing natural thermal spring water sourced fr...
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Temples
St. Mark’s Church is a 13th-century parish church located in the heart of Zagreb's Gornji Grad district. It is defined b...
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Historical places
Lotrščak Tower is a 13th-century fortified structure situated at the southern gate of Zagreb's Gradec district. It is fa...
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Parks
Park Ribnjak is a romantic-style English garden situated directly behind Zagreb's Cathedral. Established in the 1830s by...
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Venues
Maksimir Stadium serves as the primary home ground for GNK Dinamo Zagreb and the Croatia national football team. The ven...
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Zoos
Žumberak-Samobor Nature Park is a protected mountainous region situated west of Zagreb, characterized by deep river cany...
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Parks
Ecopark Krašograd is an expansive recreational complex owned by the Croatian confectionery company Kraš, located in the...
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Museums
The Homeland War Museum in Turanj is an open-air and indoor memorial complex located at the former frontline of the Croa...
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Museums
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MSU) is the largest museum institution in Croatia, housed in a modern building designed...
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Temples
The Zagreb Central Mosque, known as the Islamic Center of Zagreb, is a notable example of modern Islamic architecture fe...
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Venues
Kerempuh Theater is a prominent venue in Zagreb specializing in satirical and comedic performances. Located in the heart...
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Museums
Klovićevi Dvori Gallery is housed within a former 17th-century Jesuit monastery located in the historic Upper Town of Za...
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Historical places
The Meteorological Post on Zrinjevac is a historic cast-iron weather station established in 1884. Located in the center...
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Temples
The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Marija Bistrica serves as the national shrine of Croatia and...
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Museums
The birthplace of Josip Broz Tito is a preserved traditional Zagorje-style house located in the village of Kumrovec, Cro...
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Plan your visit to Zagreb
May to June or September to October, when the mild weather is ideal for exploring the extensive outdoor parks and café terraces.
2-3 days, providing sufficient time to explore the historic upper town, major museums, and the surrounding green corridors.
The city features a highly efficient public tram network, though the central historic districts are most easily explored on foot.
Stay in Donji Grad for proximity to major museums and shopping, or choose Gornji Grad for immediate access to historic landmarks and cobblestone streets.
Mid-range; while more affordable than many Western European capitals, prices have risen following the transition to the Euro.
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